School Of Built EnvironmentUrban Transformation Thesis Studio 1Western Sydney University Unit Code: 301241.1
Discipline: ARCHITECTURE
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 20
Prerequisite
301237 Practice Research Studio 1 AND 301238 Practice Research Studio 2 AND 800166 Research Design 1: Theories of Enquiry AND 800169 Research Design 2: Practices of Research
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 3761 Master of Architecture (Urban Transformation)
About this Unit
Urban Transformation Thesis Studio 1 (UTTS1) is the third in the sequence of postgraduate architecture and urban transformations design studios. UTTS1 is the first stage of the 2-semester thesis investigation that is required of all Master of Architecture (Urban Transformation) students. The thesis consists of a comprehensive design project which will represent the synthesis and mastery of professional competencies, disciplinary knowledge, independent thinking, and critical reasoning skills through the development of an architectural proposition. Additionally, students will write an approximate 12500 word reflective exegesis.
During UTTS1, students will work closely with academic staff and a professional/industry mentor to refine their thesis topic, develop a comprehensive literature review, identify precedents and communities of practice, create a project brief, conduct site analysis and pre-design evaluation through written and graphic representation. Students will spend an intensive block of time placed in a professional office setting as they develop their preliminary research. The work of UTTS1 will support completion of the thesis in their final semester of study, which shall culminate in an urban building proposal, or relevant research enquiry of demonstrated equivalence, that is developed to a significant degree of resolution in terms of spatial and experiential quality, contextual, cultural, social and environmental considerations, technical proficiency, and conceptual rigour.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
Construction Site Induction Safety “White Card” – must obtain in Semester 1 of course.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Laptop with required software, per course 3761 requirements.
Students are required to purchase consumables such as paper, card, plastic, plywood, adhesives, blades, and other essential materials for assessment tasks. Students will also need to pay for their own plotting and printing costs.