Overseas Study in Design & Architecture UG (9770.3)

This unit provides an opportunity for students of design or architecture to undertake an overseas study program. The type of study program chosen will vary but examples may include a university-led structured tour or an invitation for a work placement or internship at an internationally recognised design or architecture practice. Alternatively, the Unit Convener may approve a private study tour. Assessment may include an individual or joint design submission before a jury panel, a formal submission of a previously agreed written or graphic portfolio, and/or a presentation to studio. Entry is subject to approval by the Study Abroad office and the Course Convener. Students may be eligible to apply for financial assistance through OS-Help loans (assuming they have obtained at least 24 credit points toward their degree) and Government grants where applicable e.g. the Colombo Plan.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a broad international perspective on elements of their design discipline;
2. Utilise learning opportunities in a distinctive cultural setting;
3. Analytically evaluate their experience; and
4. Work individually or in groups to communicate their overseas experience with confidence and clarity.

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 - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
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 - 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 - think globally about issues in their profession
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

Permission of Course Convener or Head of Discipline. Obtained at least 24 credit points toward a degree.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None

Equivalent units

None

Assumed knowledge

None.