Courses & Units
Advanced Design Research KDA718
Launceston
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 | Doctor Helen Norrie |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Formulate design research questions and appropriate methods of inquiry that extend from clearly articulated knowledge gaps within a contemporary field of architectural inquiry.
- Conduct design research demonstrating independence, rigour, criticality, transparency and appropriate ethical conduct.
- Generate research outcomes that extend understanding and/or practices for an identified field of architectural inquiry.
- Communicate research questions, methods and findings emphasising engagement with targeted audiences.
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 | $1,987.00 | $1,987.00 | not applicable | $4,804.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
KDA714 - Urban Futures Studio AND KDA715 - Global Studio AND KDA716 - Advanced Technologies AND KDA408 - Design Research - Methods AND KDA409 - Design Research - CommunicationTeaching
| Assessment | Research approach: Written proposal (20%)|Outputs: Various depending on selective (60%)|Process: Visual seminar presentation (20%) |
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| 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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