Courses & Units
Advanced Design Research KDA718
Introduction
Advanced Design Research provides you with the opportunity to undertake in-depth research in design with a focus on areas of research strength in Architecture & Design including environment and sustainability, regional urbanism, advanced materials design (including timber), design for health, digital design and fabrication, heritage and conservation, participatory design and design philosophy and criticism, as well as interdisciplinary projects emphasising emergent research opportunities in the School of Technology, Environments and Design. Drawing on knowledge and skills developed in the Design Research: Methods in the first year of the Master of Architecture and application within a focused context, you will develop competency in undertaking design research, critical for future practice in a rapidly changing global environment.
A series of selectives will be offered each year based on staff research interests and current projects encompassing a diverse range of methods and outputs. Additionally, students with a minimum distinction-level pass across both Design Research Methods units are eligible to undertake a self-directed research inquiry, subject to the availability of appropriate supervisors. Selective streams will operate independently, but are centrally coordinated, integrating key content and providing a forum for sharing design research approaches and outputs across the various streams.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Design Research |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KDA718 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design |
| Discipline | Architecture & Design |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor David Beynon |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 20/2/2023 | 21/3/2023 | 10/4/2023 | 28/5/2023 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Formulate design research projects that extend knowledge gaps within a field of architectural inquiry.
- Use design research methodologies to conduct research in a particular field of architectural inquiry.
- Compile research outcomes that extends understanding and/or practices for the field of architectural inquiry.
- Communicate research outcomes to inform a targeted audience about a specific field of architectural inquiry
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 040101 | $2,075.00 | $2,075.00 | not applicable | $5,044.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
KDA714 - Urban Futures Studio AND KDA715 - Global Studio AND KDA716 - Advanced Technologies AND KDA408 - Design Research - Methods AND KDA409 - Design Research - CommunicationTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly 3 hour workshop/ |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1 Research Proposal (20%)|AT2 Process: Visual seminar presentation (20%)|AT3 Research Project (60%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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