ARCH71-127: Design Thesis Research and Development

Description

This subject focuses on each student’s forthcoming Master of Architecture Design Thesis as its subject matter relates to design research, also called evidence-based design. The goal is to introduce methodological, representational, and intellectual means of innovative and critical thinking in order to inspire design excellence. Students are assessed based on investigatory assignments which involve developing theoretical framework and design concepts relevant to one’s Master of Architecture Design Thesis through reading, reflecting, writing and visual representation. This includes explorations of such issues as conceptual ideas, initial design hypotheses and options, site selection and analysis, programming, brief development, and other pertinent tasks in the evolving thesis proposal. The outcome is presented to a review panel at the end of the Design Thesis Research + Development subject for evaluation and approval, as a foundation for the design solutions in the subsequent stages. The aim of the coursework is also to produce most of the written part of the Master of Architecture thesis prior to the thesis semester.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: ARCH71-127
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • May 2023 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2023 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2022: $5,010.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,140.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,250.00
  • Commencing in 2022: $5,400.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,540.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,880.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Acquire, evaluate, and critically reflect upon different design discipline research methodologies.
  2. Define a theoretical framework based on existing knowledge demonstrated through literature review including correct referencing.
  3. Situate a conceptual position for a design thesis within communities of practice.
  4. Provide quantitative and/or qualitative evidence for design thinking and considerations.
  5. Create a design report using written and visual techniques to critically convey preliminary design thesis information including site, brief, stakeholders, sociocultural and environmental analyses as a coherent and comprehensive thesis statement.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 19/03/2023
    Semester start: 15/05/2023
    Subject start: 15/05/2023
    Cancellation 1: 29/05/2023
    Cancellation 2: 05/06/2023
    Last enrolment: 28/05/2023
    Withdraw - Financial: 10/06/2023
    Withdraw - Academic: 01/07/2023
    Teaching census: 09/06/2023
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 16/07/2023
    Semester start: 11/09/2023
    Subject start: 11/09/2023
    Cancellation 1: 25/09/2023
    Cancellation 2: 02/10/2023
    Last enrolment: 24/09/2023
    Withdraw - Financial: 07/10/2023
    Withdraw - Academic: 28/10/2023
    Teaching census: 06/10/2023
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 19/03/2023
Semester start: 15/05/2023
Subject start: 15/05/2023
Cancellation 1: 29/05/2023
Cancellation 2: 05/06/2023
Last enrolment: 28/05/2023
Withdraw - Financial: 10/06/2023
Withdraw - Academic: 01/07/2023
Teaching census: 09/06/2023