arch6006 architectural thesis project semester 2, 2021

Unit study package code: ARCH6006

Mode of study: Internal

Tuition pattern summary: Note: For any specific variations to this tuition pattern and for precise information refer to the Learning Activities section.

Individual Study: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly Seminar: 3 x 4 Hours Semester

This unit contains a fieldwork component. Find out more about fieldwork on the work integrated learning (WIL) website at https://students.curtin.edu.au/experience/employment/wil/fieldwork-preparation/, which also contains a link to the Fieldwork Policy and Fieldwork Manual.

Credit Value: 75.0

Pre-requisite units: ARCH5024 (v.0) Urban Design Research Studio or any previous version AND ARCH5025 (v.0) Urban Design Research Methods or any previous version AND ARCH5026 (v.0) Complex Buildings Research Studio or any previous version AND ARCH5027 (v.0) Complex Buildings Research Methods or any previous version AND ARCH6008 (v.0) Architectural Thesis Preparation or any previous version AND ARCH6012 (v.0) Integrated Buildings Research Methods or any previous version AND ARCH6014 (v.0) Integrated Buildings Research Studio or any previous version AND ARCH5006 (v.0) Architecture and Culture Research Topics and Methods or any previous version AND ARCH5007 (v.0) Architectural Systems and Research Methods or any previous version

Co-requisite units: Nil

Anti-requisite units: Nil

Result type: Grade/Mark

Approved incidental fees: Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our website. Visit fees.curtin.edu.au/incidental_fees.cfm for details.

Unit Outline

ARCH6006 Architectural Thesis Project Semester 2, 2021

Faculty of Humanities School of Design and the Built Environment

ARCH6006 Architectural Thesis Project Bentley Campus 20 Jul 2021 School of Design and the Built Environment, Faculty of Humanities

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The only authoritative version of this Unit Outline is to be found online in OASIS

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https://clt.curtin.edu.au/wil/local/docs/Fieldwork_Manual_March2019_FINAL.pdf

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Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and present. The Centre for Aboriginal Studies aspires to contribute to positive social change for Indigenous Australians through higher education and research.

Syllabus Students will choose a research project, which has been defined by the student as part of Architectural Thesis Methods and Preparation, where students will continue to develop and demonstrate independent research skills. There will be a fieldwork component, the nature of which is dependent upon the focus of the research.

Unit coordinator:

Title: ProfessorName: Reena TiwariPhone: 08 9266 4730Email: [email protected]: Building: 201 - Room: 621

Teaching Staff:

Administrative contact: Name: DBE Teaching SupportPhone: please contact by emailEmail: [email protected]: Building: 201 - Room: 320

Learning Management System: Blackboard (lms.curtin.edu.au)





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Introduction Welcome to the Architectural Thesis Project unit. This is an important moment of the student’s education towards a Master in Architecture. It is onerous as well as exciting to become a Master in a subject, in this case Architecture. This Master of Architecture unit at Curtin University constitutes 75% of the semester's full credit loading. In this unit, each student would have developed an individual thesis proposal focused on a particular area of architectural discipline, be it related to cultural and critical inquiry, new knowledge environment, sustainability, and/or future practices, which are the School of Built Environment Research Priority areas, in the ARCH6008 Architectural Thesis Methods and Preparation unit or equivalent. And the student would have decided if the Thesis Project is a Design Thesis (informed by research), a Research Thesis (exemplified through design) or a Research Only Thesis:

1. DESIGN THESIS: A fully resolved and documented ‘research though Design’ project with a written supporting exegesis of 5,000-7,000 words. Focusing upon one aspect of the project topic in depth as identified in your proposal (problem, objectives). The design dissertation can have a praxis focus or a theoretical/exploratory focus. Both the design exploration and the exegesis should answer the research question/objectives. The exegesis should include the context of the project, methodology, research design, outcomes, significance and references. Grading: Design component 70%, written report 30%). 2. RESEARCH THESIS EXEMPLIFIED BY DESIGN: A predominantly written project between 12,000 and 14,000 words leading towards a specific design outcome. The design outcome represents a sufficiently defined resolution of the hypothesis or problem explored and analysed in the written component of the thesis. Both the design exploration and the writing should answer the research question/objectives. The exegesis should include the context of the project, research/design process, outcomes, significance and references (Grading: Written component 70%, design outcome 30%). 3. RESEARCH ONLY THESIS: A fully written and researched project of up to 17,000-20,000 words that seeks to analyse and critically address a particular problem and research question. Should be able to demonstrate the way in which the extended theory is applied. The writing should answer the research question/objectives. The exegesis should include the context of the project, research process, outcomes, significance and references (Grading: Written research thesis 100%).

Unit Learning Outcomes All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of six Graduate Capabilities during their course of study. These inform an employer that, through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range of other skills and capabilities which employers would value in a professional setting. Each unit in your course addresses the Graduate Capabilities through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital part in the process referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes notify you of what you are expected to know, understand or be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for this unit is carefully designed to test your knowledge of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On successfully completing all of the assessments you will have achieved all of these learning outcomes.

Your course has been designed so that on graduating you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate Capabilities through the assurance of learning processes in each unit.

On successful completion of this unit students can:Graduate

Capabilities addressed

1 Analyse evaluate and synthesize information pertinent to the development of the focus area

2 Reflect upon and refine prior knowledge and skills and integrate into the development and realisation of the final thesis, while considering international and cultural perspectives

3 Create knowledge, new ideas and propositions through research that demonstrates the relationship between theory and practice in the architectural discipline

4 Communicate the project using oral, visual and written skills to a professional standard





Curtin's Graduate Capabilities

Learning Activities Supervisor and Sessions While there are no formal lectures or studio sessions in this unit, four meetings between the unit coordinator and students are scheduled at critical points of the semester:

l Orientation Week – unit expectation debriefing, l Week 3 – 1st Interim Review debriefing, Q+A. l Week 8 – 2nd Interim Review debriefing, Q+A. l Week 13 – thesis submission debriefing, Q+A.

It is intended that students work independently, meeting with their supervisors for up to one hour per week. There are no formal lectures or studio sessions however the timing and nature of supervisor/student meetings should be discussed at the beginning of the semester. Supervisors and students may agree on a variety of meeting types from individual discussion, meetings with other students or studio-structured sessions with various supervisors to encourage cross learning. Essential to student success in the dissertation project is the development of skills in self-critique. Significant progress should be made between weekly meetings with supervisors in order for projects to progress. Students are expected to keep a log of their meetings and send it to the supervisor for approval after each meeting. This approved log book should be submitted via Turnitin along with the final report by the student. Logbook should consist of 1. Meeting Summary 2. Action Items for next week.

The Thesis Project is a series of Synthesis-Evaluating Iterative process, using the set of Design Criteria, set up in the thesis preparation of the Final Thesis Proposal, for judging the success of design solutions. Supplement and updates of this Design Criteria set are allowed with minor adjustments and additions with more literature to back up the new criteria may be necessary, with a discussion with the Supervisor, and this must be done within Week 1. Beyond that, there is really not much time except to do the design research process using the set of Design Criteria, with minimum adjustments.

Approval of Project Proposal

The approval of topic is generally completed via the Architectural Thesis Method and Preparation unit in order that each student begins the Architectural Thesis Project unit with this approved thesis proposal. The research proposal and your progress on the project will form the basis for discussion at the scheduled panel reviews. Please refer to the Unit Calendar and Assessment Rubrics as the study guideline (Assessment Rubrics will be available in the Blackboard). Interim Submissions and Presentations

There is only one assessment (100% marks) at the end of the semester in Weeks 15 and 16. All works in earlier weeks are draft reports and interim presentations that are submitted and presented as progress works for seminar feedback sessions. There are two formal interim presentations in the semester: Students are required to submit a draft presentation to the panel members at both interim reviews through the Blackboard BEFORE the presentation. Students are also required to submit a draft of the written exegesis at the Interim Presentation Week 10. The oral presentation allows 15 minutes for the student's presentation and 15 minutes for questions by each Architectural Thesis Project review panel. This will be followed with a discussion among student and reviewers about areas of improvements needed.

Requirements to complete the unit

Apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts

Innovative, creative and entrepreneurial

Effective communicators with digital competency

Globally engaged and responsive

Culturally competent to engage respectfully with local First Peoples and other diverse cultures

Industry connected and career capable

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Even though there are no marks percentages for the Interim submissions and presentations, it is highly recommneded that you give full commitment towards the interim items for the unit. The respective Supervisor of each work will be at each interim review and will make comments of the work at presentation and in the report to help the student progress; (the supervisor however will not be at the Final presentation. The feedback for the interim on the Assessment Rubric will be indicative of satisfactory or not-satisfactory’ feedbacks for each criterion at that stage, with some comments and suggestions to help the student. If any criterion at interim stage is satisfactory, it does not mean it will automatically be a Pass in the Final Submission because substantially a lot more work is expected in later stages, like more than half of the semester work would be done towards the end. At interim review panel sessions, there will be different reviewers (and may or may not include external invited experts) with diversity in perspectives and suggestions of possible directions, and not necessarily with one resolved direction. This is to enrich the learning process, and the onus is on the student to discuss with the supervisor and for the student to critically analyse and decide on a most suitable direction. Also, doing well and getting good comments at the interim stage is no guarantee that the same work presented at the final submission is sufficient for a pass or good grade because at the final submission, a lot more work and resolution is expected beyond the interim work.

1st INTERIM Review panel– Week 4 1st Interim Submission offers students an opportunity to receive feedback on their progress.:

l Abstract l Context of the project (background research and analysis) l Research/design process l Significance l Reference List l Appendices (where applicable) l Process work

2nd INTERIM Review panel– Week 10 2nd Interim Submission offers students an opportunity to present their work to date to a panel of reviewers for feedback on their progress.

a) DESIGN THESIS (informed by research) l Updated written report draft (30% component) consisting of developed l Abstract l Introduction to the project l Context of the project (background research and analysis) l Research/design process analysis and discussion of proposed and tested solutions (reporting on the design decisions made, how the design was approached and tested, what was explored further/discarded, etc.) l Significance l Reference List l Appendices (where applicable) Presentation

Overview of the background research and how it feeds into the design.

Advanced Schematic Design considering pragmatic and aspirational requirements, which include: location/site analysis, plans, sections and elevations at suitable and agreed scales to explain the proposal, 3- dimensional representations using drawn and/or modelling techniques, sufficient construction/detailing information to indicate adequate knowledge of construction, structural and servicing systems for the proposed building if applicable, process work used to arrive at the proposed design, etc. It is expected that by this stage, you will have a reasonably resolved schematic design, tested against design criteria and improved using the iterative process. The final few weeks of the semester following the 2nd Interim Review should be used to fine-tune your design and edit your report, not to start designing or writing.

b) RESEARCH THESIS (exemplified through design) and RESEARCH ONLY THESIS





Updated written report draft (70% and 100% component), structured into a logical framework of chapters and/or sections and consisting of developed

l Abstract l Introduction to the project and significance l Context of the project (background research and analysis) l Critical analysis of the particular topic or problem explored l Findings (the final chapter/section of a 70% written thesis will be devoted to particular relations that underpin and support the design outcome component of the thesis - how is design demonstrating particular findings/conclusions researcherd etc. l Conclusion l Reference List/Bibliography l Appendices (where applicable) Presentation l Overview of the background research, analysis and discussion of findings. l Design (30% component) should include at least the following: location/site analysis, conceptual design communicated through plans, sections and elevations at suitable and agreed scales to explain the proposal, 3-dimensional representations using drawn and/or modelling techniques if required. It is expected that you will have a reasonably resolved concept design that clearly communicates your research findings by this stage. The final few weeks of the semester following the 2nd Interim Review should be used to edit your report, fine-tune your design, and not start writing or designing. The unit coordinator will confirm the panel composition and communicate it to students at the end of week 9. Students need to be available on any day during week 10 to attend their Interim Review session. Please refer to the Unit Calendar and Assessment Rubrics for further information. Assessment Rubrics outline expectations and criteria against which your projects will be assessed in week 16, so please familiarise yourself with these and use them as guides. Assessment Rubrics will be available on Blackboard. PLEASE ATTEND MEETINGS WITH THE UC AS PER THE SCHEDULE TO CHECK ON 'EXPECTATIONS AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF PRESENTATION/SUBMISSION'. Please discuss your project deliverables with your supervisor following the 2nd Interim Review.

Final Submission:

The Collaboration Hub (Resource Centre) custodian is responsible for the coordination of the FINAL thesis submission, the security of the work and the receipt of the thesis project. At submission the Collaboration Hub staff members will have each item checked and recorded. A declaration to the effect that the work submitted is the student's own work must be signed by each student at registration. Besides this, there is also a submission requirement of the full report via the Turnitin procedure, and the report shall contain all process and final works, including reporting the study setup brief/plan, process of design study, decisions and final solution/conclusion. All images of process and final drawings, models and any other media shall be included in the report, and the presentation shall only use drawings and models reported in the submission report (with no additional items beyond those reported and submitted). When the student submits the final thesis project, one external marker and one internal marker will read and assess the work in the Final report and Final presentation. It is important that all the written reports are read by the Examiners prior to the Thesis presentation.

Architectural Thesis Panels and Thesis Final Presentation: Each student will make an oral presentation at the Thesis Final Presentation session, to explain the thesis to the panel of markers. The marking panel is distinct from the interim review panels. It is intended to examine the work presented in visual, written and verbal form, and to ask questions and receive answers from the student about arising aspects in the report or presentation. The presentation session is not a criticism or feedback session (and written feedback comments will be provided to the student via the Blackboard after the marking moderation process). Each panel will consist of pairs of one internal marker and one external marker, and each specific pair will examine the assigned work. The supervisor cannot be the marker of the work supervised, and cannot interfere with the assessment. Only the material submitted as part of the final submission can be used in making the presentation. The oral presentation allows 15





minutes for the student's presentation to the Architectural Thesis Project marking panel and 15 minutes for questions and answers. After the whole panel session, a closed discussion by the pairs of external and internal markers will follow without student presence.

Detailed assessment rubric with criteria as a learning and preparatory guideline will be uploaded on to the Blackboard. PLEASE ATTEND MEETINGS WITH THE UC AS PER THE SCHEDULE TO CHECK ON ‘EXPECTATIONS AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF PRESENTATION/SUBMISSION’

Written Reports, Drawing Panels and References to Past Reports: When writing a report, the student is allowed to reference any published materials, and this includes completed final submissions of various units, including the Architectural Thesis Methods and Preparation unit, etc. This will be referenced in the same way one references any other published works, be it books, dissertations, etc. Also, since the student is also the same author and owner ofthe Architectural Thesis Methods and Preparation unit final submission proposal, it is obvious that no permission is needed if the student wants to insert the entire final proposal into Chapter 1 – Introduction of the Thesis Report and with some editing to suit the thesis report. Instead of making a reference for every sentence used before by the same student (who would have given herself or himself permission to use all materials), one can choose in the start of each section of a writing to state something along this line; “The following concepts in this section are adopted from Author (Year)” or “The following 5 paragraphs, are adopted from Author (Year)”. All figures and tables, in written reports or drawing panels for presentation, must be referenced individually to the source, including works published or completed previously by the student/author or other authors. The drawings, photographs of models, all form part of the work submitted. The referenced works must be properly listed in the Reference List in the report, using the appropriate Chicago Style and format. For this unit, the interim reports and drawing panels are work-in-progress (not yet completed or published), and there is no need to reference a previous work-inprogress in the subsequent work because it is the same piece of work in this unit.

Learning Resources Other resources

Essential texts The required textbook(s) for this unit are: Evans, David et al. 2014. How to write a better thesis, Cham: Springer International Publishing: Imprint: Springer ISBN/ISSN: ISBN: 9783319042862 (digital version available) A good reference eBook for interesting layout for report writing is: Lewis, Karen. 2015. Graphic Design for Architects, London: Routledge. (http://link.library.curtin.edu.au/primo/course? ARCH6006) (ISBN/ISSN: 9783319042862)

Other resources It is highly recommended you consult some, if not all, of the references listed below. These texts will increase your understanding and prove useful to your studies. These texts will increase your understanding and prove useful to your studies. Booth, W. C., J. M. Williams, & G. G. Colombo. 1995. The Craft of Research, 1st edn. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Borden, I. & K. Ruëdi. 2000. The Dissertation: An architecture student’s handbook. Oxford: Architectural Press. Bouma, G. D. 2000. Selecting a problem In the Research Process. 4th ed. South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press. 24-29.

White, Barry. 2011. Mapping your Thesis: The comprehensive manual of theory and techniques for masters and doctoral research. ACER Press: Australia.

Book for Supervisors Paltridge, Brian, and Starfield, Sue. 2007. Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language: A Handbook for Supervisors. Routledge: London and New York.

Completed Dissertations: It is useful to read completed dissertations; such as Curtin undergraduate dissertations (and proposals from 2005 onwards), held in the Resource Centre and postgraduate dissertations in the main library.

Journals: AA files, Assemblage, Transitions, El Croquis, Architectural Theory Review, The Architect (WA), Lotus, Architectural Review, Journal of Interior Design, Inside: Interior Review, ISH, Design Issues, Design Studies, Design Management, Space and Culture, Visible Language, etc.





Good Citation or Bibliographic Databases for Architecture: ARCH (Australian and New Zealand Architecture, covering literature from 1980+). This suite of databases indexes English language articles. Art Abstracts (1984+) An American database which covers the literature on Art, Architecture, Mass Communications and Design. Reproductions of art works are also included. It covers 290 periodicals, and indexes articles in English, Western European languages and Japanese. Australian Heritage Bibliography Covers information on Australia's natural and cultural environment, including national parks, endangered species, wilderness areas, important historical and archaeological sites, historic buildings, structures and towns and is produced by the Australian Heritage Commission. 1987 - present. International Interior Design Association Knowledge Centre Includes journal articles, reports and internet information about all aspects of interior design. DAAI (Design and Applied Arts Index) (1973+) An international index containing up to 440 craft and design journals. There are 100,000 annotated records, which include data on over 37,500 designers, craftspeople, studios, workshops and firms. It indexes English language articles. Cacioppe, Ron. 1992. Mind maps: an effective method to improve recall of information & ideas, study & learn better, help you plan, trigger creativity, present information with impact. Perth, W.A. : Integra. Gray, C. & J. Malins. 2004. Visualizing Research: A guide to the research process in art and design. England: Ashgate. Groat, L. & D. Wang. 2013. Architectural Research Methods. 2 ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons. Laurel, B., ed. 2003. Design research: methods and perspectives. Cambridge Mass.: MIT Press. Lawson, B. 2004. What designers know. Oxford: Architectural Press. Runeson, G. & M. Skitmore. 1999. Writing Research Reports: a practical guide for students of the built environment. Geelong, Vic: Deakin University Press. Zeisel, J. 1984. Inquiry by Design: Tools for Environment-Behaviour Research. USA: Cambridge University Press. Borden, Iain and Ruedi, Katerina. The Dissertation: An Architecture Student’s Handbook. Architectural Press: Oxford Evans, David, and Gruba, Paul. 2002. How to Write a Better Thesis. Melbourne University Press: Melbourne Evans, David, Gruba, Paul, and Zobel, Justin. 2011. How to Write a Better Thesis. Melbourne University Press: Melbourne Evans, David. 1995. How to Write a Better Thesis or Report. Melbourne University Press: Melbourne

Assessment Assessment policy exemptions

l There are no exemptions to the assessment policy

Assessment schedule

*Please refer to the Late Assessment and the Assessment Extension sections below for specific details and conditions.

Detailed information on assessment tasks

1. Final Submissions and Presentations: 1. Final Thesis Project Report Submit by 26th October 15.00 hr Via Turnitin 2. Final panels, models to be submitted via Collaboration Hub on 3rd November between 13.00 and 15.00

Task Value % Date Due

Unit Learning

Outcome(s) Assessed

Late Assessments Accepted?*

Assessment Extensions

Considered?*

1

Project presentation and document submission

100% Week: 14, 15, 16 Day: 26th October. 3, 8, 9, 10 November Time: TBA

1,2,3,4 No No





hrs 3. Final Thesis Project Presentation 8, 9, 10 November (AM or PM panel TBA) Final Thesis Project Report (in Turnitin via Blackboard) must contain: Design thesis (informed by research) – A fully articulated design thesis (conceptually and programmatically developed, tested and communicated design by using conventional architectural representation). Accompanying your design project will be a written report between 5,000 and 7,000 words clearly explaining/describing theoretical research used to inform your design (from research question to objectives, methodologies and theoretical background). It must be informed by research. Outcome: Fully articulated design project (worth 70%) and written report (worth 30%) Or Research thesis (exemplified through design) – A predominantly written thesis between 12,000 and 14,000 words with a conceptual design component demonstrating the research outcomes/theoretical underpinning. Outcome: Written thesis (worth 70%) and Conceptual design (worth 30%) OR Research thesis – A fully written thesis between 17,000-20,000 words that seeks to analyse and critically address a particular problem/research question. Outcome: Written thesis (worth 100%). Summary and all parts, including the final findings and discussion in conclusion, reference list and appendices (in whichever order, sections and sub-titles, but containing all the essentials from the drafts). Please refer to Assessment Rubrics and Criteria to be loaded on Blackboard. Please note that the word-count is inclusive of all references, bibliography, tables and figures. Each figure equates to 170 words, two column figures equate to 340 words. You can include any relevant process documents as Appendix and refer to the main in the main text. Thesis Project Report Format Final Thesis Project reports are to be submitted to Turnitin and Blackboard, preferably in A3 or A4 Landscape format. A3 Landscape format is more versatile for laying out the report, as is A4 Landscape format. All other formats are acceptable as long as they support the clarity of the work submitted. Students ought to make sure that their submission in Turnitin is complete and readable as a Word doc by Turnitin for authentication purposes. Since the submissions containing large images, locked text, or non-standard settings cause issues in Turnitin, only submit a report containing text and process work to Turnitin. A complete report containing text, process work and final drawings is to be submitted to Blackboard. The Blackboard file will be sent to examiners, so the submission of hard copies of the reports is not required. It is important that students consult the DBE-TSO and Technicians for help and check the Blackboard to be sure that each submission is complete. Should there be technical difficulties, contact [email protected]. The font style should be readable such as Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri or Segoe UI, Helvetica, and the font size for the main text must be no less than 11pt, and all annotations and captions no less than 9pt. Only titles, short captions, annotations and names can be in CAPITAL. While students are encouraged to be creative in presentation layout, this should not interfere with academic writing objectives in terms of legibility, clarity and consistency. A good reference eBook for interesting and professional layout for report writing is Lewis, Karen. 2015. Graphic Design for Architects, Routledge: London. The report shall contain edited process work and all final drawings (Blackboard copy only), including reporting the study setup brief/plan, the process of design study, decisions and final outcome/conclusion. Diagrams are useful to summarise key design strategies or problems. You are encouraged to search, read, draw, mind map, concept map, talk, analyse and look at built and unbuilt examples in the area you are interested in, and illustrate your thinking and explore the relationship between the relevant literature and your research question. All images of process work, final drawings, photographs of models (if applicable) and any other media shall be included in the report. THE PROJECT PRESENTATION SLIDES SHALL ONLY CONSIST OF MATERIAL (DRAWINGS, TEXT, DIAGRAMS, PHOTOGRAPHS OF MODELS (IF APPLICABLE) AND ANY OTHER MEDIA) INCLUDED IN THE REPORT. All written reports will be sent to examiners one week prior to the Project Presentation to allow for reading time. Architectural Thesis Project Presentation and Thesis Marking Panel





Ech student will present and defend their project at the Thesis Project Presentation session in front of a marking panel. The marking panel is distinct from the interim review panels. The marking panel will mark the work presented in visual, written, and verbal form, and will ask questions about arising aspects in the report or presentation. Written feedback comments will be provided to students via Blackboard after the marking moderation process is completed. Examination procedure: l All students will exhibit their work on the blue carpet ( pin-up to be done before presentation day). l The oral presentation allows each student to present for 15 minutes to the Architectural Thesis Project marking panel and 15 minutes for questions and answers. l Open presentation. The public cannot ask questions. A supervisor can not interact with examiners. l Each panel will have 6 examiners: 3 internals and 3 externals. l Each panel will have around 12 students (depending on the number of students enrolled), with each examiner marking only 3 students but attending all presentation in his/her session. The supervisor cannot be the marker of the work supervised. l Each student will receive feedback from one internal and one external marker. l Moderation session with the panel will be held immediately after conclusion of morning and afternoon sessions. Editing Report After the marking and moderation processes are completed and feedback is issued, students will be expected to edit their thesis reports, address questions and comments provided during the presentation,nd correct any grammatical and referencing errors. The edited version must be submitted in screen resolution PDF format to the Collaboration Hub no later than the 15th of November 2021 as a completed thesis project for archiving and as a resource for future students' continuing education. Students can also email their edited thesis report to [email protected]. Submission of completed Thesis Project reports (including all design work as part of the report) to Collaboration Hub is a requirement and will delay graduation if not done before this date. Note: Graphics to be in screen resolution 150dpi occasionally 300dpi for some images. Academic Writing Standard and Word Count Academic writing standard requires clarity and consistency in writing (grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, logical flow of information and clarity of communication), illustrating and formatting a report. Students should allow ample time to edit their work. Nominated word count applies to the main text only and does not include the reference list or appendices. Cover Page Each assignment report must have a Cover Page showing the following information: l A thesis report submitted to meet in part the requirements of Architectural Thesis Project ARCH6006 l Final Thesis Project Report l Student Family Name: FAMILY NAME l Student Other Names l Student ID Number l Thesis Title: A preliminary title is needed: A short one is good l Thesis Type: Design Thesis / Research Thesis (exemplified through design) / Research Thesis l Word Count: l Supervisor: l Unit Coordinator: Dr Francesca Perugia l Date of Submission: l Declaration of work is required. Graphics are allowed on the cover page, like a book or report cover, without compromising clarity and legibility. A good reference eBook for interesting layout for report writing is Lewis, Karen. 2015. Graphic Design for Architects, London: Routledge.) Please refer to the Unit Calendar and Assessment Rubrics for further information. Assessment Rubrics outline expectations and criteria against which your projects will be assessed, so please familiarise yourself with these and use them as guides. Assessment Rubrics will be available on the Blackboard.





A Note on Web Pages: Web pages are often not accepted as reputable research sources. Journal articles and print media such as books, exhibition catalogues, etc., including online journal articles, are acceptable academic sources. We recommend that you do not cite web pages. Web pages are a proper source for images provided Copyright is adhered to.

Pass requirements

In order to pass this unit, students are required to achieve an overall unit mark of 50 or higher, and meet all unit learning outcomes.

Assessment Moderation Fair assessment through moderation

Moderation describes a quality assurance process to ensure that assessments are appropriate to the learning outcomes, and that students work is evaluated consistently by assessors. Minimum standards for the moderation of assessments are described in the Assessment and Student Progression Manual, available from policies.curtin.edu.au/findapolicy/

Pre-marking moderation

Pre-marking moderation Leading up to semester start, the Unit Coordinator met with the co-assessor to conduct pre-marking moderation. Unit Outline, thesis submission expectations and assessment rubrics were discussed and agreed with the co-assessor. The Unit Coordinator will share these documents with staff assessing student work prior to thesis submission and presentation and will be available to provide clarification and/or guidance if required during the marking process.

Intra-marking / Post-marking moderation

Moderation activities will be carried out to ensure and maintain marker consensus, consistency and to evaluate the effectiveness and fairness of the marking process. Moderation activities will include review of work at significant thresholds (Pass/Fail, Credit, Distinction and High Distinction), of work deemed to be border line, and of all failed assessments. Moderation activities will be carried out in the period from when the raw or initial marks have been assigned until the marks have been released to students.

Late assessment

Where the submission of a late assessment is permitted, late penalties will be consistently applied in this unit.

Where a late assessment is permitted for an assessment item or the entirety of the unit (refer to the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline) and the student does not have an approved assessment extension:

1. For assessment items submitted within the first 24 hours after the due date/time, students will be penalised by a deduction of 5% of the total marks allocated for the assessment task;

2. For each additional 24 hour period commenced an additional penalty of 10% of the total marks allocated for the assessment item will be deducted; and

3. Assessment items submitted more than 168 hours late (7 calendar days) will receive a mark of zero.

Where late assessment is NOT permitted for an assessment item or the entirety of the unit (refer to the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline) and the student does not have an approved assessment extension:

1. All assessment items submitted after the due date/time will receive a mark of zero.





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Assessment extension

Where an application for an assessment extension is permitted for an assessment item(s) within this unit (refer to the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline):

1. A student who is unable to complete an assessment item by/on the due date/time as a result of exceptional circumstances beyond the student’s control, may apply for an assessment extension on the Assessment Extension Application Form as prescribed by the Academic Registrar. The form is available on the Forms page at https://students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/forms-documents/forms/ and also within the student's OASIS (My Studies tab – Quick Forms) account.

2. The student will be expected to submit their application for an Assessment Extension with supporting documentation via the online form.

3. Timely submission of this information supports the assessment process. For applications that are declined, delayed submission may have significant ramifications on the possible marks awarded.

4. An application may be accepted up to five working days after the due date/time of the assessment item where the student is able to provide a verifiable explanation as to why they were not able to submit the application prior to the assessment due date/time

Where an application for an assessment extension is NOT permitted for an assessment item(s) within this unit (refer to the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline):

1. All assessment items submitted after the due date/time will be subject to late penalties or receive a mark of zero depending on the unit permitting late assessment submissions.

Deferred assessments

Further assessment

Further assessment is not available in this unit.

Reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities/health circumstances likely to impact on studies

A Curtin Access Plan (CAP) is a document that outlines the type and level of support required by a student with a disability or health condition to have equitable access to their studies at Curtin. Carers for people with disability may also be eligible for support. This support can include alternative exam or test arrangements, study materials in accessible formats, access to Curtin's facilities and services or other support as discussed with an advisor from AccessAbility Services.

Documentation is required from your treating Health Professional to confirm your health circumstances or carer responsibilities.

If you think you may be eligible for a CAP, please contact AccessAbility Services. If you already have a CAP please provide it to the Unit Coordinator in week 1 of each study period.

Referencing style

The referencing style for this unit is Chicago 17th B.

More information can be found on this style from the Library web site: https://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/uniskills/referencing/chicago17.

If your results show that you have been granted a deferred assessment you should immediately check OASIS for details.





https://students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/forms-documents/forms/

https://students.connect.curtin.edu.au/app/assessment_extension

http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/CAP.htm

http://bit.ly/accessability-curtin

https://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/uniskills/referencing/chicago17

Privacy As part of a learning or assessment activity, or class participation, your image or voice may be recorded or transmitted by equipment and systems operated by Curtin University. Transmission may be to other venues on campus or to others both in Australia and overseas.

Your image or voice may also be recorded by students on personal equipment for individual or group study or assessment purposes. Such recordings may not be reproduced or uploaded to a publicly accessible web environment. If you wish to make such recordings for study purposes as a courtesy you should always seek the permission of those who are impacted by the recording.

Recording of classes or course materials may not be exchanged or distributed for commercial purposes, for compensation, or for any other purpose other than personal study for the enrolled students in the unit. Breach of this may subject a student to disciplinary action under Statute No 10 – Student Disciplinary Statute.

If you wish to discuss this please talk to your Unit Coordinator.

Copyright The course material for this unit is provided to you for your own research and study only. It is subject to copyright. It is a copyright infringement to make this material available on third party websites.

Academic Integrity (including plagiarism and cheating) Academic Integrity

Curtin's Student Charter, Academic Integrity Program (AIP), and core Values guide expectations regarding student behaviour and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on the Student Essentials Website or the Academic Integrity tab in Blackboard.

Academic Integrity Warnings

An Academic Integrity Warning may be issued to a New-to-Curtin student if they have inadequately acknowledged sources or collaborated inappropriately. The Management of Academic Integrity Warnings for New to Curtin Students Procedures provide further information and explain who is considered to be New-to-Curtin.

Academic Misconduct

Students with an academic breach that do not meet the New-to-Curtin criteria will be managed through the misconduct process. Academic Misconduct means conduct by a student that is dishonest or unfair in connection with any academic work. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, falsification or fabrication of data or other content, and Academic Misconduct Other, such as falsifying medical certificates for extension. More details can be found on the Student Essentials Website or on the Academic Integrity Website.

Staff members are required to report suspected misconduct and an inquiry may take place. If misconduct is determined it will result in penalties, which may include a warning, a reduced or nil grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, an annulled grade (ANN) or termination from the course. Some penalties may impact on future enrolment.

Academic work under inquiry will not be graded until the process has concluded. If your work is the subject of an inquiry you will be notified by email and Official Communication with an opportunity to respond. Appropriate support will be provided. For more information refer to Statute No.10 Student Discipline and Academic Misconduct Rules.





https://students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/rights/student-charter/

https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/students/

http://www2.curtin.edu.au/strengthening-our-culture/values/index.cfm

https://students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/

https://policies.curtin.edu.au/

https://policies.curtin.edu.au/

https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/overview/AcademicMisconduct_whatis.cfm

https://students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/

https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/students/Policy_students.cfm

http://policies.curtin.edu.au/legislation/statutes_rules.cfm

http://policies.curtin.edu.au/legislation/statutes_rules.cfm

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Expectations Curtin students are expected to have reliable internet access in order to connect to OASIS email and learning systems such as Blackboard and Library Services.

You may also require a computer or mobile device for preparing and submitting your work.

For general ICT assistance, in the first instance please contact OASIS Student Support: oasisapps.curtin.edu.au/help/general/support.cfm

For specific assistance with any of the items listed below, please contact The Learning Centre: life.curtin.edu.au/learning-support/learning_centre.htm

l Using Blackboard, the I Drive and Back-Up files l Introduction to PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Additional information Enrolment

It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.

Student Rights and Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include:

l the Student Charter l Values and Signature Behaviours l the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity l copyright principles and responsibilities l the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities

Information on all of the above is available through the University's "Student Rights and Responsibilities" website at: students.curtin.edu.au/rights.

Student Equity There are a number of factors that might disadvantage some students from participating in their studies or assessments to the best of their ability, under standard conditions. These factors may include a disability or medical condition (e.g. mental illness, chronic illness, physical or sensory disability, learning disability), significant caring responsibilities, pregnancy, religious practices, living in a remote location,or another reason. If you believe you may be unfairly disadvantaged on these or other grounds please contact the appropriate service below. It is important to note that the staff of the University may not be able to meet your needs if they are not informed of your individual circumstances, so please get in touch with the appropriate service if you require assistance.

To discuss your needs in relation to:

l Disability or medical conditions, contact AccessAbility Services: https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/disability/

l Elite athletes, contact Elite Athlete Coordinator: https://stadium.curtin.edu.au/sport/academy/elite-athlete-program/

l All other grounds, contact the Student Wellbeing Advisory Service: https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/counselling-guidance/wellbeing/





https://oasisapps.curtin.edu.au/help/general/support.cfm

http://life.curtin.edu.au/learning-support/learning_centre.htm

http://students.curtin.edu.au/rights/

https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/disability/

https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/disability/

https://stadium.curtin.edu.au/sport/academy/elite-athlete-program/

https://stadium.curtin.edu.au/sport/academy/elite-athlete-program/

https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/counselling-guidance/wellbeing/

https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/counselling-guidance/wellbeing/

Recent unit changes Students are encouraged to provide unit feedback through eVALUate, Curtin's online student feedback system. For more information about eVALUate, please refer to evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/.

Recent changes to this unit include:

Interim 1 Review will be a formal presentation.

Maximum word count to Written Report applies. Any other process documents can be added as Appendix and referenced within the main report.

To view previous student feedback about this unit, search for the Unit Summary Report at https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm. See https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm to find out when you can eVALUate this unit.





http://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/index.cfm

https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm

https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm

Program calendar Week Begin

Date Student Meetings Student

Presentations Key dates for submissions

Key dates for Supervisors/ Examiners

O Week

19 July Meet with the UC Supervisor finalisation & overview of the unit

20th July

Meet with the UC and students

20th July

1. 26 July Meet with supervisor (as per the agreed time)

2. 2 August Meet with supervisor (as per the agreed time)

3. 9 August Meet with the UC

12th August

Via Collaborate

Meet with supervisor (as per the agreed time)

Submit draft report by Turnitin by 13th August 15.00 hr


12th August

(Collaborate)


Interim Review Panel

18th and 19th August

A copy of the presentation to be submitted for record on the same day through Turnitin


18th and 19th August

Feedback sheet uploaded on BB by 23rd August



7. 6 September

Tuition Free Week

8. 13 September

Meet with the UC

16th September via Collaborate



16th September

(Collaborate)

9. 20 September


10. 27 September



29th and 30th September

A copy of the presentation to be submitted for record on the same day through Turnitin


29th and 30th September

Feedback sheet uploaded on BB by 4th October.





‘Concerning cases’ to be reported same day to aid in withdrawal from the unit by October 1st.

11. 4 October Meet with supervisor (as per the agreed time)

12. 11 October Meet with supervisor (as per the agreed time)

13. 18 October Meet with the UC

21st October via Collaborate Meet with supervisor (as per the agreed time)


21st October (Collaborate)

14. 25 October Final Thesis Project Report

Submit by 26th October 15.00 hr Via Turnitin

15. 1 November

Final panels, models to be submitted at the Collaboration Hub on 3rd November between 13.00 and 15.00 hrs

16. 8 November

Final Thesis Project Presentations 8, 9, 10 November (AM or PM panel TBA)

Panel presentations

17 15 November

Final marks sent to the UC





arch6006 architectural thesis project semester 2, 2021

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