Science, Engineering and Technology

KDA311

2012  KDA311  Design Studio 5

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KDA311 L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 L On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 *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 (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
Develops students' ability to understand the notion of 'context' in the broadest cultural sense through the exploration of an adaptive reuse project, developing an appreciation for both built fabric and the cultural meaning of places. The unit also focuses on the social content of architectural programs, supported by related social and perceptual theory explored in KDA312 History and Theory in Design 5. In addition, it provides a vehicle for exploration of Building Technology `key themes` in relation to medium scale buildings, in KDA313 Building Technology in Design 5.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Sketch design (25%), class exercises (15%), design development (50%) and class participation and portfolio (10%).

TEACHING PATTERN: One hour lecture per week (13 weeks).
Three hours studio per week (13 weeks).
One site visit.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

KDA221

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

STAFF: Ms Helen Norrie

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