Special Studies in Design and Architecture PG (12125.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Design & Built Environment | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
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 effectively1. 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
Skills development
Skills Development
As students of the University of Canberra, you will develop your critical thinking skills, your ability to solve
complex problems, your ability to work with others, your confidence to learn independently, your written
communication skills, your spoken communications skills, and a number of work-related knowledge skills.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Ms Ann Cleary |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | On-campus | Ms Ann Cleary |
Required texts
Refer to Canvas UC Library readings / texts listing
Submission of assessment items
Artificial intelligence
Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
- the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
- the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
- the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for StudentsLinks to an external site. Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
Attendance at scheduled classes and contribution over the semester is expected.
Presentation and discussion of your work in progress is essential for the development of your skills
in meeting the learning outcomes of the subject and for your architectural education.
Participation in learning sessions ( on campus ) and pin-up reviews provides important
opportunities for feedback and demonstrates that the submitted work is your own.
Students should bring their work in progress to learning sessions, reviews and juries as detailed in the unit
outline.
Please advise the Unit Convener if you are unable to attend a particular class or session.
Professional Behaviours:
This relates to the level of collaborative and professional behaviours exhibited including engaged participation and contribution.
On-campus participation in scheduled sessions is an essential part of the learning process. Engaging in academic discourse with other students and with the tutor/unit convener will provide a greater connection to learning, garner a range of opinions and knowledge in addition to providing the opportunity
for greater clarity and assistance in achieving unit outcomes. It is expected that students maintain a minimum overall studio /on-campus/ participation level of 80% or above, assessed as professional behaviour. It is the student's responsibility to contact the unit convener and tutor prior to class to let them know they are not coming to class and why. It is the student's responsibility to make up all missed information and learning from the class time.
Students are expected to attend on-campus and participate in all Reviews/Critiques or Juries. External work duties, assignments for other units and holidays do not constitute relevant reasons for
missing class or Reviews/Critiques or Juries.
Studio Clean Up/ Shared Use
Studios are to be cleared of work at the end of each class. Students are responsible for removing their
materials, equipment, progress models and drawings as needed to ensure clear teaching spaces for
subsequent studios.
Required IT skills
As necessary to facilitate architectural submission and presentation, and use of the unit learn on line site.
In-unit costs
Materials and equipment needed to undertake the unit learning and costs associated with any site visits, are generally the responsibility of each individual student.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
