Advanced Design Studio B unit (KDA431)

Launceston

Introduction

In this studio unit students develop the proposition from KDA430 Advanced Design Studio A into a resolved design outcome through iterative prototyping and testing with stakeholders. Students evaluate their work against regenerative criteria drawn from their own research, they may take part in an undergraduate intensive as a studio lead or participant to build facilitation and collaborative practice. The unit culminates in a public showcase and, for partnered projects, a handover to the partner.

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Design Studio B
Unit code	KDA431
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 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	05/07/2027	27/07/2027	30/08/2027	24/10/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Resolve a design outcome to a professional standard through iterative prototyping and testing.
• Evaluate a design outcome against regenerative criteria drawn from your own research.
• Apply facilitation and relational skills in collaborative design activity.
• Articulate the value, risks and next steps of a design outcome for a partner or community.

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	$2,470.00	$2,470.00	not applicable

• 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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Requisites

Prerequisites

KDA430

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Nominated sessions and scheduled meetings with supervisor(s)
Assessment	AT2 Collaborative Practice Reflection (15%)|AT1 Prototype and Test Portfolio (35%)|AT3 Final Outcome, Showcase and Handover (50%)
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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