Design and Architecture Research Methods PG (9772.3)
| 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
Students who successfully complete the unit will be able to:1. Describe, analyze and appraise research methods employed in a range of design research projects;
2. Select and express appropriate methods for various design research problems; and
3. Collect, review, and critically evaluate and present information to build design knowledge and understanding.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
Students not enrolled in the Master of Architecture must gain permission of the Unit Convenor or Head of Discipline.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
8313 Design Research MethodsEquivalent units
8313 Design Research MethodsAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Dr Milica Muminovic |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | On-campus | Dr Milica Muminovic |
Required texts
Suggested readings
Eloy, Sara. Formal Methods in Architecture: Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Formal Methods in Architecture (5FMA), Lisbon 2020. Ed. Sara Eloy. 1st ed. 2021. Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 2021. Web.
Creagh, Robyn, and Sarah McGann. Visual Spatial Enquiry: Diagrams and Metaphors for Architects and Spatial Thinkers. Ed. Robyn Creagh and Sarah McGann. Boca Raton, FL: Routledge, 2018. Print.
Groat, Linda N, and David Wang. Architectural Research Methods. 2. Aufl. Somerset: Wiley, 2013. Print.
Gray, Carole, and Julian Malins. Visualizing Research: a Guide to the Research Process in Art and Design. London, UK: Routledge, 2016. Print.
Lucas, Ray. Research Methods for Architecture. London: Laurence King Publishing, 2016. Print.
Mitrovic B, Branko M. Philosophy for Architects. Princeton Architectural Press; 2011.
Rodgers, Paul A., and Joyce Yee. The Routledge Companion to Design Research. London: Routledge, 2015. Print.
Vander Stoep SW. Research Methods for Everyday Life: Blending Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. 1st ed. (Johnston DD, ed.). Jossey-Bass; 2009.
Travers M. Qualitative Research through Case Studies . Sage; 2001
Yin, Robert K. Case Study Research and Applications¿: Design and Methods . Edited by Donald T. Campbell. Sixth edition. Los Angeles:: SAGE. 2018.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial intelligence
Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions 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.
Submission requirements and protocols:
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the correct version of any given assignment is submitted by the due date and time as indicated in the unit's Canvas site and unit outline.
CD/DVD/USB/emailed assignment submissions will not be accepted. Submissions that do not meet the specified content, format or other requirements may be penalised through a reduction in marks.
Where students are required to submit models, drawings, posters or other physical artefacts that cannot be submitted electronically, students must create an electronic record (PDF) of the artefact and submit this in the appropriate assignment dropbox as evidence of their completed and on-time submission.
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
Students are expected to have read the assigned weekly materials and attend the scheduled classes. Please advise the Unit Convener if you are unable to attend a particular class.
Required IT skills
This unit involves the use of the units' Canvas Site.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
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