School Of Engineering, Design And Built EnvironmentUrban Transformation Studio GlobalWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301400.1
Discipline: ARCHITECTURE
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 20
Equivalent Units
30124 2 Urban Transformation Thesis Studio 2
Prerequisite
301382 Practice Research Studio Civic
and
301383 Practice Research Studio Housing
and
800166 Research Design 1
Or
800218 Researcher Development 1: Reading, Writing, and the Business of Research
and
800169 Research Design 2
Or
800220 Researcher Development 2: Proposing and Justifying Research
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Must be enrolled in 3761 Master of Architecture (Urban Transformation)
About this Unit
In this high-level, project unit, students apply theory and practice to their urban transformation project relating to Greater Western Sydney region while being mentored in developing ethical and aesthetic judgement, creative imagination, independent and critical reasoning skills. Students learn to present a project design that is well resolved integrating spatial and experiential quality, contextual, cultural, social and environmental considerations, technical proficiency, and conceptual rigour. The design contributes to the students’ portfolio of work demonstrating concept, resolution and presentation design skills leading towards ethical architectural practice as well as showcasing a civic project for Australia’s greatest megatropolis.
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.
Courses| 3761.2 | Master of Architecture (Urban Transformation) | CURRENT |