Special Studies in Design and Architecture PG (12125.1)

This unit allows students to pursue advanced an individual or group study program to further develop their skills and knowledge in an area not covered by their existing course or one in which they wish to extend their knowledge. The unit is delivered through a program of supervised study.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate critical understanding of the design and/or research issues associated with the program of study;
2. Critically review the literature relevant to the topic;
3. Demonstrate an advanced level of self-direction and motivation; and
4. Demonstrate advanced communication skills and conceptual knowledge relevant to the chosen study program.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.