Advanced Design Studio A unit (KDA430)

Launceston

Introduction

In this unit students develop a line of speculative, self-directed research in the field of contemporary design, forming the basis of their Honours thesis. They identify a research theme, specify research questions, and develop preliminary design work for their thesis. They also have regular meetings with a supervisor to monitor the progress of their research. The work is to be developed throughout the semester, taking into account feedback from critiques.

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Design Studio A
Unit code	KDA430
Credit points	25
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design
Discipline	Architecture & Design
Coordinator	Doctor Vanessa Ward
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Develop a composite proposition through self directed critical analysis that clearly directs the formation of a design outcome, demonstrating iterative critical and reflective thinking.
• Evaluate, discern and synthesise complex information to inform LO1 demonstrating the use of innovative methodologies/multidisciplinary resources to best undertake this analysis.
• Interpret the contextual requirements as appropriate to the research inquiry (e.g. client, user, environment, society, economy) in the development of the composite proposition.
• Communicate professionally through visual, object, written and verbal media the formation of a composite proposition for a design outcome.

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
040199	$2,384.00	$2,384.00	not applicable	$5,838.00

• 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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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Nominated sessions and scheduled meetings with supervisor(s)
Assessment	Proposition Overview - Preliminary Research & Structure (30%)|Final Proposition (70%)
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.

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