Proposition Studio unit (KDA726)

Launceston

Introduction

Studios in the Master of Architecture develop capacities essential to the discipline and practice of architecture. With Integration Studio, Proposition Studio is one of two final-year Studio units that provide keystones to architectural learning at university. Proposition Studio culminates the design–research stream within the Master of Architecture degree, and requires students to apply synthesised design, technology, and theory knowledge learned at undergraduate level and in the first year of the course. It is the unit in which students formulate their own relation to the discipline of architecture in an applied Architecture proposition.

Proposition Studio sees students work under Studio Leaders to address a key Lead ranging from the practical (e.g., a specific site or typology) to the theoretical (e.g., a provocative text or contentious concept). Following their Leader’s methodological program, students individually develop a clear and justified position relative to the field of Architecture, and a coherent and intentional Architecture proposition. Proposition Studio culminates with each student presenting their Architecture and defending their position and proposition.

Summary

Unit name	Proposition Studio
Unit code	KDA726
Credit points	25
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design
Discipline	Architecture & Design
Coordinator	Doctor Andrew Steen
Delivered By
Level	Postgraduate

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	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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

• Defend positions and propositions of Architecture by framing them within discursive contexts.
• Use intentional processes and methods to develop coherent and compelling Architecture.
• Design Architecture that is conceptually and materially meaningful.
• Convince domain experts of the validity of a proposition using verbal and visual presentation techniques.

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	$2,384.00	$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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Requisites

Prerequisites

KDA408|KDA714|KDA715

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Studio sessions will run twice per week, at three hours each. The duration of Presentations to be determined by student and assessment panel numbers. The time required to complete the Presentations will exceed usual class time on the chosen day, and may stretch over two days.
Assessment	AT1: Architecture Concept (20%)|AT2: Exposition (20%)|AT3: Developed Architecture (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.

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