Special Studies in Design and Architecture PG (8419.5)

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Special Studies in Design and Architecture PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Built Environment And Design Post Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
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 - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
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


Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None

Equivalent units

None

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

Refer to a listing of required readings for the project focus provided by the project supervisor

 

For Unit readings and resources in the University of Canberra Library 

Link to search page for Unit Readings (print materials)

Link to search page for eReserve (electronic materials)

Inclusion and engagement

Students who need assistance in undertaking the unit because of disability or other circumstances should inform their Unit Convener or UC AccessAbility as soon as possible so the necessary arrangements can be made.

Participation requirements

Whilst the unit is delivered in FLEXIBLE mode, it is expected that students will attend a scheduled meeting on submission dates to verbally explain the submissions.

Required IT skills

Students are expected to have sufficient IT skills to complete the required assessment items. Refer project focus in 3a above and in the unit project handout.

In-unit costs

Materials and equipment needed to prepare required assessment items. Refer project focus in 3a above and in the unit project handout.

Work placement, internships or practicums

Not relevant to this Unit