Architecture and Built Environment Student Handbook 2017 ________________________________________________________________________________

The University of Adelaide

Architecture and Built Environment

Student Handbook 2017 Welcome to the School of Architecture and Built

Environment

This student handbook is essential reading for students undertaking courses in the School. Students are assumed to have read the handbook and to be aware of the Policies and Procedures it describes. Students are advised to read carefully the conditions for entry to the Master of Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Architecture/Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Planning, Master of Planning (Urban Design), Master of Property and Master of Planning (Urban Design)/Master of Landscape Architecture programs - this information is important. Any alterations or additions to the Handbook during the year will be updated on the School’s website www.architecture.adelaide.edu.au

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Contents Section

1 The environment, safety and facilities

2 Where to find information

3 How the School works

4 Architectural Design Students’ Association

5 The School’s Degrees

6 Attendance, submissions, additional assessments, grading...

7 Leave of Absence Policy and Exclusion Procedures

8 Health, Safety and Wellbeing

9 Academic honesty

10 Student e-mail

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Studio and computing facilities, after-hours access...

12 What students need

13 Language Protocols for working with Aboriginal Peoples and Organisations

14 Staff in SABE

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The School Office on Level 4 of the Horace Lamb Building opens:

Monday to Friday: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Head of School Prof George Zillante (Room 473)

Available by appointment through Ms Stella Ho Academic Support Officer Ms Stella Ho (Room 474) School Manager Mrs Velice Wennan (Room 475) Program Adviser Mr Clement Low (Room 478) M. Planning/M. Planning (Urban Prof Jon Kellett (Room 456b) Design) / M.Property Program Co-ordinator M.Arch. Program Coordinator A/P Julian Worrall (Room 464) M.L.Arch. Program Coordinator Ms Tanya Court (Room 468) B.ArchDes Program Coordinator Dr Katharine Bartsch (Room 456a) Postgraduate Research Coordinator A/P Jian Zuo (Room 472) All Program Directors are available for appointment through the School Office. The Program Advisor is available during the following drop-in times on level 3 of Hub Central (next to the Ask Adelaide desk):

• Tuesday and Wednesday 2 – 4pm • Thursday and Friday 10am – 12 noon

Enquiries: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework Students Mr Clement Low (Program Adviser) Postgraduate Research Students Ms Stella Ho (Academic Support Officer, Room 474) Abbreviations: BArchDes: Bachelor of Architectural Design MArch: Master of Architecture MLArch: Master of Landscape Architecture MArch/MLArch: Master of Architecture/Master of Landscape Architecture MPlan Master of Planning MPUD Master of Planning (Urban Design) MPMLA Master of Planning (Urban Design)/Master of Landscape Architecture MProp Master of Property ____________________________________________________ The University of Adelaide School of Architecture and Built Environment North Terrace ADELAIDE SA 5005 AUSTRALIA Telephone + 61 (8) 8313 5836 Fax + 61 (8) 8313 4377 Internet www.architecture.adelaide.edu.au Email architecture.enquiries@adelaide.edu.au

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1 The environment and ... As people with a particular concern for design and quality in their surroundings, and a high

degree of awareness of the natural and built environments, students and staff try to keep our building and our equipment in good condition. Please help us to do so. If graffiti appears we have it removed as soon as possible (repainting is expensive and uses the School’s very limited funds that would otherwise be spent on teaching and facilities). If you accidentally damage something, or if you notice damage or graffiti by others, please advise Ms Melissa Wilson or Alison Bosnakis in the School Office through the double sliding doors on Level 4.

mobile phones Mobile phones must be turned off at all times during lectures, tutorials, and studio sessions.

laptops Use of laptops to access on-line chatrooms, etc during lectures, tutorials and studio sessions is prohibited.

safety

All staff and students have a duty of care to ensure a safe and healthy environment. The University of Adelaide is committed to safeguarding the health and safety of its employees and students. Rules established by the Manager of the University Health and Safety Unit must be obeyed. In particular the rules prohibit painting using flammable material, extension of electrical circuits with double adaptors or non-approved power boards, and the restriction of passageways to fire exits. Power tools or similar devices are banned from the school. If you are in an area when there is a fire alarm or evacuation warning you must leave the building immediately.

The School has installed a hot water boiling unit and donated a microwave oven in the student kitchen on Level 5 of the Barr Smith South Building. Electric jugs, kettles, and water heaters, toasters, griller-ovens, etc. are NOT to be used. Any such appliances will be immediately confiscated. Any questions regarding electrical work and appliances should be directed to the Health and Safety Officer, Mr Ian Florance.

Security Office

The office of the University’s security staff is located on the southern side of the Wills Building. The office is open 24 hours a day for emergencies. The general telephone number is (831) 35990. The number for emergencies only (security, fire, medical, chemical) is (831) 35444.

after-hours security

The University’s Security Service provides both walking escorts and shuttle buses to nearby residences, public transportation or parking facilities during the evening hours. Escort boundaries generally fall within 2.5 km from the Campus, however escorts beyond these limits may be provided in special circumstances at the discretion of either the senior “on duty” Security Officer or by prior arrangement with the Manager, Security Services. Further information is available on website http://www.adelaide.edu.au/security/students/escort.html or phone 8313 5990

Facilities

the Staff Room The Staff Room is located on Level 4, staff have precedence over its use, but it is available also to students. It is generally not to be used for teaching purposes.

printing The School has a printer and plotter in the Student Work Room near the CAAD Studio on Level 5, Barr Smith South Building. Students are not to use the printer in the Photocopy Room of the School Office on Level 4.

The Plotter Printer

The School has a plotter which is essentially an A0 inkjet printer. The School's plotter is selected in the printer list as "ArchPLOT-BarSmithSouth-Lv5-HP-DesignJet790PS". It is used for large format printing (ie NOT A4 or A3 paper sizes). Although several standard sizes

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are listed, any non- standard size from a postage stamp to an AO with its margins altered will cost the same and is charged at the maximum amount.

Notice the “Follow-You” printer. If you do not register your student card for Follow You Printing you will not be able to print anywhere on campus. Printing via follow you allows you to login to a student multifunction printer either in the school or in the Hub Central. You can have Follow-You printing installed on your own personal laptops. This is done via the Hub Central Staff in the level 3 of Hub central.

Please refer to http://www.adelaide.edu.au/cats/printing/charge-use/ for printing costs. The plotter cannot process rolls or banners. Large jobs can take several hours and prevent others from using the plotter. Students may ring the IT Service desk on extension 33000 and request that large jobs be deleted. In Photoshop, print flattened images (images with only a background layer) as the difference in time to print is extensive. For example standard jobs can take 20 minutes to process and more complex ones may take 2 hours or more.

The School has two Laser Cutters available for students to use as part of their programme of study. Access to the equipment will be controlled by Ian Florance who can advise you about the procedures involved. Information about the rules applying to the use of Laser Cutters and the technical information is available on the Unified portal at https://unified.adelaide.edu.au/group/professons-student-architecture/current-student. Laser Cutter {addition} The laser cutter software {UCP} is on each student pc. Its similar in function to a pdf creator. This can be used to trial your laser cuts and get an idea of the time it will take to cut.

3D printer The department has one Fortus 250 3d printer and one ProJet 3500 3D printer. Most full sized models cost approximately $300 and can take several days to print. Only STL files are accepted. The rules and technical information are also detailed in the unified portal link.

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2 Where to find information

the Head of School

To meet with the Head of School, Prof George Zillante, appointments must be made by contacting Ms Stella Ho (Room 474).

Program Adviser The Program Adviser, Mr Clement Low, is located on level 3 of Hub Central during drop-in times. Questions which might need ‘legal’ answers (those determined by General and Academic Program Rules) or which entail enrolment or changes of enrolment, ‘status’ (credit for studies completed previously), program changes and pre-requisites are characteristic questions to take to the Program Adviser. In certain cases involving academic matters, students will be referred by the Program Adviser to an Academic staff member for additional advice.

Course Co-ordinator

Questions about particular courses should always be addressed to the Course Co-ordinator. In courses where several Lecturers are involved, queries should be directed first to the Course Co-ordinator.

the Equal Opportunity

Officer & Sexual

Harassment Contact Officer

The University has a commitment to equal opportunity and to maintaining a teaching and working environment free of any form of discrimination (on the basis of race, age, gender, disability etc.), or any form of sexual harassment. The School Manager, Mrs Velice Wennan, will provide information about the correct reporting procedure to ensure that your concerns and complaints are dealt with appropriately. Any discussions and investigations relating to discrimination or sexual harassment will be treated confidentially.

world wide web

Information about the School, courses, etc., including this Handbook may be found on the School's web-site www.architecture.adelaide.edu.au

e-mail and internet access

All students will be given an e-mail address (see also Section 10: e-mail and internet access). It is your responsibility to check your e-mail regularly to receive important notices from the School such as changes to teaching arrangements, timetables, student information sessions, availability of computing facilities, enrolments, exhibitions, etc.

the student notice boards

Notice boards on Level 5 of the Barr Smith South Building are used for student notices.

course ‘handouts’

In each course, ‘handouts’ supplement the Course Outline which provides course descriptions, giving more detailed information about assessment, lecture, tutorial and seminar content, practical classes (laboratory, workshop, studio, fieldwork), reference lists etc. In most cases this information will be accessible on the Course Outlines website at www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines and on the MyUni course site (see below). It is your responsibility to read all relevant handouts; if you miss information handed out in a lecture or tutorial, borrow a copy from another student and make your own copy. For each student handout that is distributed during class, only the appropriate number of copies will be made.

on-line learning through MyUni

MyUni is the entry point to online learning at the University of Adelaide and provides students and staff with access to course materials, discussion forums, announcements, online assessment and many other features to help manage your study. All detailed information and documentation regarding this service are at https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/webapps/login/

Access Adelaide www.access.adelaide.edu.au

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Access Adelaide is the name of the web-based on-line service that allows you to access, and in some cases, amend your records. You can log on to Access Adelaide from the University computer pools or from your home computer and:

• search the course catalogue • find out information about specific classes • complete or amend your enrolment • view your unofficial academic transcript, including your final assessment results • • view information about fees and charges on your student account • update your address and telephone details • apply to graduate • change your password

University

Calendar of programs and

courses

The University Calendar for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs contains the General Program Rules and Academic Program Rules are available through this link: http://calendar.adelaide.edu.au.

Course Planner The University Course Planner, available at https://cp.adelaide.edu.au/courses/search.asp, provides a description of individual courses, syllabus information and details about fees and timetables. The Course Planner is a useful tool for students when planning an individual timetable prior to enrolment.

transition to University: –

support programs

Apart from the University Calendar and School Handbook it is recommended that students who are enrolling for the first time refer to the website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/orientation/ which provides information to help First Year students have an easier and more enjoyable transition to University life.

Ask Adelaide Ask Adelaide, located on Level 3 of Hub Central, has a website at www.adelaide.edu.au/student/current/ which provides helpful information relating to student services such as the University’s on-campus Health Provider and the Student Life Counselling Support, and other general information including the procedures for appeals and complaints. The University also has a Student Life Disability support office, located on the ground floor of the Horace Lamb Building and provides a range of services to students with temporary or ongoing disabilities or medical conditions. Disability Services can be contacted on 8313 5962.

Architectural Design Students

Association (ADSA)

The School is fortunate to have an active Architectural Design Students Association (ADSA) (see Section 4).

the School Office

If you have questions which are not addressed on the School’s web pages please speak to the School staff, Ms Melissa Wilson or Ms Alison Bosnakis in the School Office on Level 4 who will be able to assist you or provide you with the contact details of the most appropriate staff member who can help with your enquiry.

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3 How the School works the School The School of Architecture and Built Environment is part of an Administrative Division known

as the Faculty of the Professions comprising the Law School, School of Architecture and Built Environment, Business School and the School of Economics. The Executive Dean of the Faculty is Professor Christopher Findlay.

The Head of School represents the School within the Faculty of the Professions and on the higher policy-making committees of the University, and is responsible for the disbursement of funds allocated to the School. The Head of School of Architecture and Built Environment is Professor George Zillante.

the School Board

The School Board provides a forum for the Head of School to consult staff on matters of relevance to the School, Faculty and the University. It meets about four times per year and comprises all teaching staff in the School, some administrative staff, one student representative from each of the undergraduate degree, the Masters by coursework programs and the Postgraduate by Research programs.

the School’s Professional

Advisory Board

The School’s Professional Advisory Board acts as an advisory committee to the Head of School and/or the School Board on matters of policy and strategic planning and comprises the Executive Dean of the Faculty of the Professions, Head of School, School Manager, Academic staff of the School and external members representing related professions, industries or institutions.

the Executive Committee

The School Executive Committee provides strategic advice to the Head of School and the School as a whole and to act as a conduit to the School’s Research Committee and Learning Committee. It meets at least once a month and the membership comprises of the Head of School, Program Coordinators, Academic Research and Learning representatives, School Manager and Program Adviser.

the Program Coordinators

The Program Directors for 2017 are: Architectural Design: Dr Katharine Bartsch Architecture: A/P Julian Worrall Landscape Architecture : Ms Tanya Court Planning/Planning (Urban Design) / Property: Prof Jon Kellett

fair treatment The University’s policy on fair treatment applies to all members of the student body, and the academic and administrative staff (including casual or visiting Lecturers and Tutors). The policy covers such matters as discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, ethnic background, language, age and sexual harassment.

Complaints of any breach of the Fair Treatment Policy by or against a student or students are made in the first instance in accord with the Student Grievance Resolution Process. Details of the Student Grievance Resolution Process are available at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/grievance/

student conduct The University’s “Student Misconduct Rules are on the website http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/33. Students studying on-campus and participating in site visits and field trips are expected to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner that provides a safe and supportive environment.

mentor schemes

The School promotes the Australian Institute of Architects Mentor Scheme 'project ARCH' as well as the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Mentor Scheme where students are linked up with practicing architects and landscape architects. More information about these schemes will be available early in Semester 1. All students are encouraged to participate in these worthwhile activities.

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4 Architectural Design Students Association (ADSA) the ADSA The School is fortunate to have an active Architectural Design Students Association (ADSA).

The ADSA actively pursues the interests of the students of the School and forms the basis of the student social organisation.

what it is

The Architectural Design Students Association (ADSA) of the University of Adelaide is a student-operated and managed organisation that assists the interests of students within the School, through the provision of many critical student-centred amenities and services that supplement those offered by the School. The focus of ADSA is to be flexible to the aspirations of students, to respond to concerns or hopes of the student body and to foster active student participation throughout the School, from both a study perspective and to further form a complete university experience.

who it is Under its Constitution ADSA is managed by an executive committee comprised of a number of students that manage the associations financial system, architecture library, product library and ITS and promotional work, assisted by year-level representatives.

where it is ADSA office is located on Level 5 of the Barr Smith South Building, room 523.

what it does ADSA fosters greater social involvement within the School through organised student events

throughout the year.

ADSA library ADSA manages its own architectural source and reference library (with items available for loan). Opening times are to be confirmed (TBC). Architecturally relevant Australian standards can also be found in hard-copy version to supplement the electronic resource provided by the Barr Smith Library.

lockers ADSA manages the distribution and allocation of lockers each year, ensuring the fairest possible results for all students. The cost of locker hire is $30 for the smaller lockers per year, $35 for the larger lockers and these are distributed in Semester 1.

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5 The School’s Degrees the School:

its philosophy and teaching

The School of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Adelaide is the combination of the people who work under its title, both staff and students (undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research). When you enrol in one of the School’s degrees you become a part of the School and can participate in its activities and decision-making. The aims and content of the School’s activities reflect our broad definition of Architecture and Built Environment as disciplines encompassing the natural and built environment and their relationship to people (individuals and groups), material and non-material culture, systems and processes, and the bio-physical (‘natural’) environment. The University of Adelaide has a published statement of its mission (available at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/about/mission/). Within the University's mission, the aim of the School of Architecture and Built Environment is to critically and creatively engage the theory and practice of Architecture and Built Environment as modes of intellectual activity in their own right, as vehicles for the interpretation and evaluation of the meanings and effects of the natural and built environment, and as both education in and preparation for their ethical design, realisation and management. Our purpose is to address the craft, technologies, theory, profession and ethics of Architecture and Built Environment as defined in the wide sense implied above. In doing this we aim to improve the knowledge and understanding of those who experience Architecture and Built Environment, as well as those who create and manage it. By informing present and future designers, critics, clients, users, developers, regulators, politicians and others, we aim to improve the quality of Architecture and Built Environment. But the way we approach the task - by combining critical and creative skills – is as important as our field of work. Our second purpose is to develop a mode of intellectual activity that has value not only in Architecture and Built Environment, but also in many other fields.

The education offered here is distinctive and challenging. Its central characteristics are that it:

• strongly couples critical thought and creative action; • addresses a wide student body; and • provides professional training on a student’s pre-existing capabilities and maturity in the

coupling of critical thought with creative action.

The first characteristic is the most important. The most notable quality of our graduates is their capacity to link critical analysis, interpretation and understanding with the making of creative decisions and proposals for action, a combination of skills that distinguishes those who take leading positions not only in Architecture and Built Environment but also in other professions and the business world. Much of the School’s teaching involves project-oriented assignments requiring a significant level of student initiative, and integrating the content and approach of a number of disciplines or fields in a holistic fashion simulating the ‘real world’ of design.

The second characteristic reflects several concerns:

• the need for a specialist yet broad education for those who will work in the field of the natural and built environment;

• the need for issues in the natural and built environment to be better understood by society;

coursework degrees

Our aim is reflected in our teaching, research and professional consulting, and particularly in the design and structure of the School’s Bachelor’s degree: the Bachelor of Architectural Design [BArchDes], a first degree, and the Master of Architecture [MArch], Master of Landscape Architecture [MLArch.], Master of Planning, Master of Planning (Urban Design), Master of Property and Master of Architecture/Master of Landscape Architecture

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[MArch/MLArch] double-degree, along with the double degree of Master of Planning (Urban Design)/Master of Landscape Architecture. The School also offers students enrolled in the Master of Architecture and the Master of Landscape Architecture programs the opportunity to undertake a research-rich pathway in the second year of these programs. Master of Architecture students can now apply for the Master of Planning or Master of Planning (Urban Urban) with advanced standing (up to 12 units – 6 months year) if they complete the two-year Master of Architecture first with a grade point average of 5.0/7.0. Master of Landscape Architecture students can now apply for the the Master of Planning with advanced standing (up to 24 units – 1 year) if they complete the two-year Master of Landscape Architecture first with a grade point average of 5.0/7.0. Students invited into this research pathway may then have the choice of progressing into a Postgraduate by Research program on successful completion of the Masters coursework program.

research degrees The School offers postgraduate research degrees in design studies, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and building science at Master and Doctoral levels. A wide range of scholarships is available to suitably qualified applicants wishing to undertake higher degrees. Interested students should see the Academic Support Officer, Ms Stella Ho for full details.

admission to MArch,

MLArch, MPlan, MPUD, MProp

and MArch/MLArch double-degree

Many students in the School complete the Bachelor of Architectural Design and then proceed to the professional architecture program and become architects, or to the professional Landscape Architecture program and become landscape architects or to the Architecture/Landscape Architecture double-degree. The professional programs are at the Master’s level and students who successfully complete the BArchDes program with a grade point average of 4.2/7.0, are eligible for entry to either the MArch or MLArch program respectively. Students who successfully complete the BArchDes program with a grade point average of 5.0/7.0 can apply for entry to the Master of Architecture (Coursework)/Master of Landscape Architecture double-degree program. Selection for the double-degree is on academic merit and quota restrictions will apply. A small number of places in the MArch or MLArch degrees may be available to selected graduates of degrees other than BArchDes.

A candidate who has passed undergraduate, or equivalent, level courses from other faculties of the University or in other educational institutions, may, on written application, and submission of a portfolio demonstrating manual-graphic skills and ability through freehand drawing and sketches as well as familiarity using CAD software, be granted UP TO 36 units of Advanced Standing (credit transfer) to count towards the Bachelor of Architectural Design.

Such candidates have to complete a minimum of at least 24 units (at Level 3) from the program in order to graduate with the Bachelor of Architectural Design. From this pathway, students can apply for the Masters program.

All assessments are on a case-by-case basis and the Program Adviser and Program Director will advise the candidate the number of units of Advanced Standing (credit transfer) that will be granted and the courses required to complete the Bachelor of Architectural Design.

Master of Planning (Urban

Design)/Master of Landscape

Architecture

The School also offers a 3-year double degree Master of Planning (Urban Design)/Master of Landscape Architecture which is available to suitably qualified graduates of the Bachelor of Architectural Design or equivalent. It is designed to provide professionally recognised qualifications in both planning and landscape architecture. Many students, (including some of the most successful graduates) choose after graduating

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alternatives in the BArchDes to pursue career options, other than architecture and landscape architecture, which better complement their individual interests and expertise. The two-degree Masters structure allows students the flexibility to graduate after five years with a respected academic qualification. It also enables those students who find that they lack the necessary aptitude or motivation for practising architecture or landscape architecture to graduate successfully. The structure works well for all students.

cross-institutional enrolments

Due to matters of load management and the project-based nature of teaching in the professional architecture and landscape architecture degrees, it is not generally possible for students in programs offered by the School of Architecture and Built Environment to undertake alternative courses offered by another University, except in the case of an approved overseas exchange or joint teaching program.

overseas exchange

programmes / overseas studio

The School actively promotes and supports students in undertaking part of their program through an approved overseas exchange program. Opportunities for exchange are in Semester 2 of Year 2 (Level II) and Semester 1 of Year 3 (Level III) of the Bachelor of Architectural Design program; and in Semester 2 of Year 1 (Level I) of the professional Master of Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture programs. Details about suitable programs are available from the Global Learning Office and the University website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/global-learning/ All students considering such programs must see the Program Adviser (Room 478) to discuss their application. It is expected that as part of any overseas studio / overseas exchange program students will need to consider the following costs when preparing their budget:

• Airfares • Accommodation • Meals • Passport and visa costs • Health and/or travel insurance • Any other incidental costs • Entertainment

prizes and awards /

scholarship

The University offers scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The School administers several undergraduate and postgraduate prizes that are awarded annually on academic merit. Details are available on the University website www.architecture.adelaide.edu.au.

6 Attendance, submissions, assessment, additional assessments etc…

attendance Attendance at lectures and tutorials, and any Field Trip is compulsory and attendance records are taken at tutorials. A roll may be taken in Lectures and spot quizzes for grades may be

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performed. Students’ attendance may be considered in making decisions about eligibility for Academic assessment. There are well publicised School policies for registering non-attendance for legitimate reasons, and you are strongly encouraged to formally acknowledge non-attendance reasons as soon as is practicable prior to planned absences or after your non-planned absence. The University Health and Student Life Counselling Support, as well as the Education and Welfare Office of the University, are available to assist you in regard to medical or counselling matters.

Students are required to attend all scheduled teaching; and lectures, tutorials and other

classes will proceed on the assumption that students have done so. Attendance at tutorials, seminars, and practical work and studio sessions is taken into account in decisions about offering Replacement/Additional Assessment. Students who regularly do not attend sessions and do not carry out the associated work may be precluded from and regarded as having failed the course. Individual staff members may amplify these expectations in their written course handouts at the start of each year/semester, and may keep an attendance roll. Some marks for a course may depend on contributions to tutorials/seminars and group work. Students who are repeating a course may apply in writing for a formal exemption (through the Head of School) from course components already successfully completed. Students should take advantage of the educational opportunities offered by all classes, including the opportunity for interaction, and learning from each other. Compulsory attendance is necessary at all practical work sessions for a number of reasons: to achieve this interaction, in particular in group work; because of the sequential nature of work in some courses; because of the need for students to provide an audience and feedback for other students presenting work; and to ensure the authorship of project work on which assessment is based.

disabilities Students who have a disability that may affect their learning outcomes (e.g. mobility impairment, visual impairment, deaf or hearing disability, dyslexia) are encouraged to contact the Program Adviser and the Disability Services to discuss special arrangements which may need to be put in place, and to make arrangements to negotiate a learning plan with the Course Coordinator(s) concerned.

submissions Courses offered in the School are predominantly assessed by ‘assignments’ which are carried out in non-contact time and which are ‘due’ at or before a specified time on a specified day. For the requirements regarding submission formats, timing, re-submissions, lateness, etc. see below.

School Standard Submission

Policy

Late submissions of any student work ARE NOT ALLOWED and will not be accepted by the School. The following procedures apply to courses offered by the School of Architecture and Built Environment. The procedure for courses offered by other Faculties, Schools and Departments at the University of Adelaide will differ and must be followed for those courses

assignment cover sheets, student ID

and name

• The assessment schedule for the course will specify when (date and time) and where assignments are to be submitted.

• Work must have an attached Assignment Cover Sheet (obtained from the School Office) and stapled, clipped or bound together, unless otherwise instructed in writing by the Course Co-ordinator. The course and student’s name and student ID should also be written on each sheet of the submission.

• All work for an assignment must be submitted at the same time.

submission times All assignments are to be submitted by the students themselves to the designated display space or submitted in the studio/tutorial sessions as outlined in the course handouts.

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EARLY SUBMISSIONS IN THE ‘SUBMISSIONS BOX’ Foyer, Level 4, School of Architecture and Built Environment Office, Barr Smith South Building Submission box cleared daily at 10.00 am

Work on A1 or smaller paper may be submitted at any time prior to the due time by placing it in the ‘submissions box’ in the foyer outside the School Office on Level 4. The submission box is cleared every morning at 10.00 am. The work submitted will be recorded, stamped and given to the Course Co-ordinator. On the date when an assignment is due, the work will need to be submitted at a location specified in the course handout and will not be accepted at the School’s Front Office. Submissions may be at any time scheduled by the Course Coordinator.

School policy on late submissions

and re-submissions

The School’s standard policies in relation to LATE submissions, electronic submissions and re-submissions will apply, as will all other policies related to applications for Replacement/Additional Assessment based on Medical, Compassionate or Extenuating circumstances. These Applications are made through the School Office. There is the opportunity to RESUBMIT any piece of assignment assessment work which was submitted on time for which you received a Fail for consideration for a grade of up to 50% of the original assignment total – this will only apply to Undergraduate students. Postgraduate students will not be able to apply for re-submission of work. For classes which finish in Week 12, the latest time for re-submission to the School Office, with an attached red resubmission slip is 12pm on Friday of Week 12 + 1 (Semester 1, 2017: 09 June 2017; Semester 2, 2017: 03 Nov 2017); For classes which finish in Week 13, the latest time for re-submission to the School Office, with an attached red resubmission slip is 12pm on Friday of Week 13 + 1 (Semester 1, 2017: 16 June 2017; Semester 2, 2017: 10 Nov 2017).

late submissions There is no ‘graduated penalty’; work is either ‘on-time’ or ‘late’. Late work will receive a mark of zero. Students can protect themselves against the risk of a late submission caused through heavy traffic or late trains by submitting early or (if the work will not fit in the submissions box) arriving early on the due day. Work submitted late may not be resubmitted.

re-submissions / re-mark

EXCEPT FOR FINAL ASSIGNMENTS, an assignment that is submitted on time and receives a mark of less than 50%P may be re-submitted, and reassessed. The maximum mark a resubmitted assignment can achieve is 50%P.

• Work must have an attached Re-Submission Cover Sheet (obtained from the School Office) and stapled, clipped or bound together, unless otherwise instructed in writing by the Course Co-ordinator. The course and student’s names should also be written on each sheet of the submission.

• Due to deadlines for final marking, and publication of end-of-semester results, the re-submission policy will not apply to FINAL assignments.

• Work re-submitted may not receive written or verbal feedback and may not be returned promptly.

• There can only be one resubmission of an assignment. Students will not be allowed to re-submit a piece of work that was a re-submission that received a Fail grade. For assignments receiving a FAIL grade, which is the final piece of assignment work prior to graduation, special provisions for Last Course Additional Assessment considerations apply to re-submission.

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models, mounted work, etc

Models, work on large sheets of paper and mounted work. No work will be collected /submitted through the School Office and models, work on large sheets of paper or mounted work cannot be submitted in advance unless special arrangements have been made with the Lecturer or Course Coordinator concerned (see below). The ‘course handout’ will specify where work is to be submitted at the ‘due time’. Students should allow plenty of time to allow for unexpected delays in travel.

early hand-in of models

Students who have reasons for needing to hand-in a model earlier than the submission time should discuss, with the Lecturer or Course Coordinator concerned, the possibility of making other alternative arrangements for the safe storage of their model prior to the submission time/date. Models lodged early through such alternative arrangements will not be stored in the School Office.

electronic submissions

Some courses may require or invite ‘electronic’ submission of assignments. These are treated the same as work submitted physically, the date and time electronically recorded with the submission being regarded as the time of submission. When work is submitted late electronically, it will attract the same penalty as any other LATE work, in that it will receive zero.

in-class’ assessed work

Where a student is absent from a class at which a mark is given for work carried out in class, the mark will be zero unless there are medical reasons or extenuating circumstances which justifies the absence. Students experiencing medical problems should make an Application for Replacement Examination or Assessment Extension Due to Medical or Compassionate Circumstances or those with extenuating circumstances should make an Application for Replacement Examination or Assessment Extension Due to Extenuating Circumstances (see below). The date of the relevant class is regarded as the ‘due date’ for the work.

group work With group work (two or more students collaborating on an assignment) the following guidelines apply: • The work should be submitted on time, unless both/all the members of the group

experience medical or personal problems as set out below or arrangements have been made in advance with the Course Co-ordinator for a later submission due to the inability of all members of the group to fully contribute to the work.

• The circumstances that have affected the work of the group should be described on the back of the Assignment Cover Sheet and in accompanying official documentation relating to Medical, Compassionate or Extenuating Circumstances

Either the work will be marked, taking the circumstances into account, or the work will be returned to the group for completion and a new ‘due date’ fixed.

The School Submission Policy may be varied for a course by agreement between the Course Co-ordinator and students in that course. Variations must be set out in writing by the Course Co-ordinator and agreed by a majority vote of students present at the first scheduled lecture in week 2 (or first other occasion when all students are expected to be present in week 2) of the semester. Students may propose a variation to the School Standard Policy to a Course Coordinator before the course begins or at the first scheduled lecture (or first other occasion when all students are expected to be present in week 1) of the semester.

special cases

computer system breakdown

In the event of a computer system breakdown in the School, or breakdown in other University systems, hand-ins will be rescheduled by the Course Co-ordinator and a notice placed in the foyer of the Barr Smith South Building and/or on the MyUni site for that course. Students are responsible for their own computer systems or other systems outside the School, and computer system breakdowns will not normally cause rescheduling of hand-ins where only word processing is affected, since appropriate computers are also available in the University’s Hub Central. However, individual students badly affected may make an Application for Replacement Examination or Assessment Extension due to Extenuating Circumstances (described in a following section).

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Modified

Arrangements for Coursework Assessment

Policy

Application for Replacement Examination or Assessment Extension based on Medical circumstances, Compassionate circumstances & Extenuating circumstances. Students are to refer to the respective policies: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/. (Revised April 2016)

Assessment

Extensions &

Replacement examination

If there are medical circumstances or compassionate circumstances affecting attendance or ability to complete work, a form for Application for Replacement Examination or Assessment Extension should be obtained from the School Office (hard copy) or from the Examinations homepage -http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/modified/ prior to the Assessment Deadline. Students encountering continuing medical issues should also consult the Program Adviser so that the School can help maintain academic progress where possible.

Additional Assessment

Students are to refer to the respective policies: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/. Section 5b of the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy states that a student will be offered an Additional Assessment if they received a Fail grade for a course with an underlying mark within 5% of a passing grade (normally 45-49%). Section 5e: A student will NOT be entitled to an Additional assessment if they:

i. Received a Fail grade as a result of a breach of the Academic Honesty Policy;

ii. have not met any attendance requirements of the course;

iii. have not completed all specified mandated assessment tasks;

iv. have already sat a Replacement Examination for the course, even if the mark that they received in the Replacement Examination would make them eligible; or

v. are also eligible for a Replacement Examination or Assessment Extension, as those Modified Arrangements take precedence.

If you are already eligible for an Additional Assessment(s). You will be automatically notified by the School, and do not need to use this form. As above, students who plan to be away from Adelaide after Week 13 must make appropriate arrangements to receive information about the granting of additional assessment and ensure that they can submit their work by the new due date. Results (including an indication if an additional assessment has been granted) are available through Access Adelaide The date or time set by the Course Coordinator for an additional assessment is not available for deferral. Acceptance of an Additional Assessment must be communicated via email to architecture.enquiries@adelaide.edu.au.

Last course A student who receives a Fail grade in a Last Course may apply for an Additional Assessment in accordance with clause 7 provided that they are entitled to an Additional Assessment pursuant to clause 5e. The maximum overall result for a course that includes last-course additional assessment is 50 Pass, or Non-Graded Pass or Fail.

grading of work Results of work carried out during the year will be issued as grades. The following rules apply to all courses except DESST 4001A/4001B Honours Design Studies: HD = High Distinction 85-100

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D+ = Distinction 80-84 D = Distinction 75-79 P = Pass 55-59 C+ = Credit 70-74 P- = Pass 50-54 C = Credit 65-69 F = Fail 1-49 P+ = Pass 60-64 FNS = Fail No Submission

grade descriptors Details of the University Grade Descriptors can be viewed via the Grade Descriptors link in the Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.

assessment for coursework

programs policy

Details of the University’s ‘Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy’ is available on the following website link: www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/700/.

progress and progressive

posting of assessment

results

Student progress will be closely monitored by Tutors and the Course Coordinators. Progressive results will be posted for assignments and tutorial tasks, and made available through the student’s personal logon to My Uni, and through postings by the Course Coordinator. It is the student’s responsibility if he/she believes that there is a mistake or omission to contact their Tutor and the Course Coordinator and to speak to the Tutor during scheduled tutorials as a matter of urgency.

complaints and appeals

There are well established University-wide procedures for handling complaints about marks or other matters [refer to the Student Grievance Resolution Process at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/grievance/].

course evaluations

Near the end of each Semester a brief online student evaluation of courses is administered by the University. The evaluation comprises an overall rating question and two qualitative questions that seek brief comments on good and bad aspects of the course. These are important in the future development of teaching. You may also be asked to complete a longer online survey form prepared by the University’s Planning and Performance Reporting division.

return of work If assignments have been submitted ‘on time’, students can expect their work to be returned to them fairly promptly (normally within a month) and to receive feedback comment as well as a grade. Students who are dissatisfied with their mark should first discuss it with the staff member concerned. The University has instituted procedures for matters you cannot resolve in this way (see appeals and complaints above). The School retains a certain proportion of representative student work for record and exhibition purposes as well as for reference for accreditation purposes to the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia, the Australian Institute of Architects, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, the Planning Institute of Australia and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Staff members will notify students if their work is being retained.

Student work Work which is available for collection after the end of the Semester 1 and 2 teaching period will be located on Level 5 of the Barr Smith South Building. Students will be expected to remove their work at the completion of each semester. However, work that is not made available will be held until early-January in the following year.

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7 Leave of Absence and Exclusion Procedure leave of absence

Students cannot take Leave of Absence (or extend a period of absence) unless they have been granted official permission in writing from the School. Leave will usually be granted for a minimum of one semester and usually no longer than one academic year (ie, 2 consecutive semesters). Leave will need to commence prior to the census date of the appropriate semester. To apply for Leave of Absence students will need to contact the Program Adviser and complete a Leave of Absence form available from the School’s Front Office. Students who are awarded leave of absence are responsible for formally dropping their courses on Access Adelaide for the time they will be absent from the University, and before the relevant HECS Census date. Failure to withdraw will result in students being liable for student contributions/fees for all the courses in which they are enrolled.

notification of return from Leave

Students returning from leave of absence must formally notify the School when they recommence study.

leave without approval and

extension of leave without approval

Domestic students who leave their program without approval or who extend a leave of absence beyond the time period approved shall be deemed to have discontinued their program. Re-admission may require re-application to SATAC. There is no guarantee that re-admission will be granted.

exclusion procedures

The School’s exclusion procedures operate in accordance with those determined by the Faculty of the Professions and also the University’s policy and procedures for preclusion of students. The Faculty may prescribe rules for review of academic progress. Any student who meets the requirements for review will be asked to show cause as to why they should be permitted to continue their studies. Students who cannot adequately explain poor academic performance may have their enrolment cancelled or restricted, and/or be precluded from undertaking further studies toward their program

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8 Health, Safety and Welfare For general information regarding HS&W, please refer to

http://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/hsw/.

The School of Architecture and Built Environment does expect students to be familiar with specific issues. They are:

• Emergency • University Health Service • Counselling Service • First Aid • Fire Evacuation • Field trips • Safety within the studio spaces

University Health Service There is on the ground floor of our building the University Health Service ref: http://www.adelaideunicare.com.au/. There are male and female doctors available and all services are confidential. Emergency In the event of a major emergency ring 000 or Security on their emergency number which is 35444. Security can direct emergency services to your location. Counselling Service On the ground floor of our building is the Counselling Service. The Counselling Service is free and confidential. First Aid For minor matters, see either Clement Low or Alison Bosnakis. Contact them at reception or by phoning 8313 5836. Fire Evacuation In an evacuation do no use the lifts, as they will descend to ground floors for the use of the Metropolitan Fire Service(MFS). During the day, evacuate as per the warden instructions to either the Barr smith Lawns or the Goodman Crescent Lawns. At night, evacuate away from the building and to a well-lit safe area. Do NOT stand near the building, as this is where the MFS will stop. Field trips Before attending a field trip you will receive a field trip form giving you information about the trip, its safety requirements and medical form. There will be directions on what to do in cases of emergency pertaining to this event. Failing to hand in a signed medical form will prevent you from attending the field trip. Note: Using your own car to travel to a field trip is not allowed unless approval to do so is given by the Head of School. Safety within the Studio Spaces Alcohol and bikes are NOT permitted within the studio spaces. Sharps must not be left lying on tables and floors and must be disposed of properly using the sharps disposal container. Glues and paints must be kept capped when not in use.

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9 Academic honesty and… Academic standards in relation to correct referencing and acknowledgement of sources are

highly valued in this University and are specifically taught and developed in this School. Students have an ongoing obligation to be aware of the Academic Honesty Policy available at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230/ and Student Misconduct Rules available at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/33/ and to: • warrant that every piece of assessable work they submit is entirely their own and is not

the product of collusion (another person assisting in the production of an assessment submission without the express requirement, or consent or knowledge of the assessor) except where group work is specifically sought

• acknowledge the source of any textual and graphic content in that assessable academic work, which they have not created entirely themselves, through standard referencing procedures

• acknowledge that there is a University–wide policy in relation to plagiarism (using another person’s ideas, designs, words or works without appropriate acknowledgement) which is enacted within this School and each course, and that there are substantial penalties for plagiarism which may include the requirement for revising and resubmitting assessment work, receiving a result of zero for the assessment work, failing the course, expulsion and/or receiving a financial penalty.

A register of suspected plagiarism incidents is maintained within the School and at the Faculty

level.

A plagiarist is one who takes the ideas, designs or writings of others, with or without permission, and passes them off as his or her own. Plagiarism includes among other things any copying of all or part of another student’s essay, examination answer or design, or of text or an illustration from a published or unpublished book, website, article or paper, (etc.) without acknowledging the source. It also includes copying architectural, landscape and other design drawings, regardless of how they were obtained. In effect plagiarism is theft of intellectual property, and students should be aware of the consequences of using unacknowledged work of others (including the work of other students), whether that work is text or graphics, or copied from hard copy or from electronic sources such as web sites.

The School and the University regard academic dishonesty as a very serious offence. If it is determined that there are no extenuating circumstances within an occurrence of plagiarism it may lead to a student receiving zero marks for a course, without the option of a resubmission.

When quoting text from a book or article, ensure that you quote it accurately (verbatim); use quotation marks around the text quoted, or in the case of a large extract, indent it to distinguish it from your own text, and reference fully. Clear identification and acknowledgment is also necessary when using a copy of a drawing or a photograph, a photograph of a model, or electronic data or images. Where students are required to produce a drawing of existing conditions of a building or site, any use of design or other drawings must be clearly acknowledged.

In the case of both text and illustrations from books, provide a full reference to all quoted or copied material, including author(s)/artist(s) and/or editor, title, city of publication, publisher, date and page number(s). There are protocols for referencing, footnotes and bibliographies which students must become familiar with: see for example the Chicago Manual of Style.

In the case of graphics and electronic material, provide as full a reference as possible to the presumed owner of the copyright, i.e. the design firm, designer’s/architect’s office or company, and/or the artist/draftsperson, programmer, or author (where known), or software provider.

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Understanding, borrowing and adapting other people’s ideas is a necessary part not only of University study but of academic practice in general, but the source of the ideas must always be acknowledged.

other people’s work

Unless specifically indicated otherwise (in writing) by the Lecturer or coordinator in charge of a course (e.g. in group work), all work submitted must be entirely the student’s own work without any assistance in drawing, writing, etc. The only exception is the typing of written material. Submitting a report written or partly written by someone else, or a perspective drawn or partly drawn by someone else, as if it were your own work, is regarded as cheating.

You may ask others to read and comment on your written material, and to assist you in understanding the requirements of an assignment, but not to do the work for you. If English is not your first language, you should talk to the Lecturer or coordinator in charge of the course about assistance with language and expression.

Collaborative work towards a final product, and ‘brainstorming’ with colleagues is welcomed as part of the project-oriented mode of learning in the School, in particular in the design studios. In fact current theories of architecture emphasise the contextual and derivative/adaptive nature of all design ideas and significant forms. Students must learn to appreciate the difference between copying other people’s intellectual/creative property and the evolution of their own designs with reference to types and precedents.

It is each student’s responsibility to understand this University policy. Students will be advised by staff when they are at risk of a plagiarism incident ; allowance may be made for inexperience the first time.

requests for

electronic copy As well as providing your hard copies of submissions a Course Coordinator may request an identical electronic copy of work such as essays, tutorial papers, etc. This electronic copy will be used in conjunction with the School’s Plagiarism Checking Software which searches the World Wide Web and other e-resources to identify instances of substantive similarities between the submitted work and work found in such e-searching.

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10 Student email…

student e-mail

As soon as your enrolment is confirmed, an email account is set up automatically, free of charge. Detailed information and documentation regarding this service, including Help pages, is located at http://webmail.adelaide.edu.au/. Enquiries can be directed to Ask Adelaide, telephone 8313 5208, or via their online enquiry form at: www.adelaide.edu.au/ask-adelaide/; or the IT Helpdesk on 8313 3000, or email servicedesk@adelaide.edu.au.

It is STRONGLY recommended that you read all of the information on the web site before you use your account. From time to time, important notices / information will be sent to your University Student email address.

email address and password

Your email address has a standard format as designed by the University. Your student password is provided when you first receive your offer to study at the University. You can use it to access a range of IT services, including student email, MyUni, on-campus printing services and Access Adelaide. Staff in the Ask Adelaide can generate a new password for you (on production of photographic identification) if you forget your password or you can change it directly using Access Adelaide http://access.adelaide.edu.au

access to a computer

connected to the University

network

The School provides computers in two computer suites for students enrolled in courses within the School. Computers are also provided to final year Masters students in the final year studio space. The general purpose computer suite, located on Level 3 of the Barr Smith Library and on level 4 of Hub Central. Alternatively, if you have a computer and modem where you live, you can connect to the University Network via the University Remote Access Service.

Computers connected to the internet will allow you access to your e-mail account. Therefore, public computers in Internet Cafes or Libraries, both locally and internationally, will allow you to check your e-mail when you are away from the University.

rules Rules for the use of this service are provided on the “Student IT Services” web site at www.adelaide.edu.au/its/it_policies/do/ and include:

• Do not let anyone else use any of your accounts or tell anyone your password. You will be held responsible for e-mail from your account.

• Do not type in your password if someone is standing behind you. • If you suspect someone has discovered your password you should change it at once.

Please remember that this service has been provided for academic purposes to improve communication between staff and students at this University. It is not to be used to abuse or harass anyone. Any user suspected of abusing this privilege will find their email account disabled immediately and the Head of School will be notified.

It is the students’ responsibility to regularly check the MyUni sites for the courses they are enrolled in as all important course-related announcements will be communicated via this means. It is assumed that students will always read their e-mail and course announcements. Individual e-mail from students on course issues will not be responded to by teaching staff.

The exception to this is if a student has a personal matter which may affect their studies and they need to discuss this with the academic staff. Students with any questions regarding the course must post these on the Course Discussion Board. The academic staff will attempt to respond to any course queries within two working days.

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11 Studio and computing facilities, and after-hours access

studio space Students are responsible for the cleanliness of their work places. In respect of the work space and other student’s use of that work space, students must ensure they clear away materials after each class or model-making session

The School accepts no responsibility for a student's personal effects, equipment, materials, etc. left in the studio areas.

Students must clear all personal belongings from the School no later than 15 December each year. All lockers must be left empty and unlocked. Any student who for some special reason cannot comply with this rule should make arrangements with the appropriate School staff. Anything left is assumed to be unwanted and any items left in the studios are disposed of at the end of each year.

computer suites

Students have access to two computer suites (one on Level 5 of the Barr Smith South Building at the top of the internal eastern stairs and the other also on level 5 of the Barr Smith South Building, above the Hub Central student kitchen). The labs have PCs with word processing, various computer graphics and CAD programs, and printing/plotting facilities. Students can also bring their own laptops and connect to the University system through the wireless network.

managing network file space

Many students run into problems in managing their network file space in the computer suites. Each student is given a quota of space on their student account. If you are close to your quota you should remove or compress some of your existing files. The following are some types of files that you might consider for deletion:

• any image files • old versions of files (particularly if you have followed the good practice of saving

versions) • download zip files (.zip extension) • printer files (.prn extension)

You should consider your deletion choices carefully as you are responsible for your data.

after-hours access to Barr

Smith South Building

Access to the studio areas and computers in the Computer Suites on Level 5 of the Barr Smith South Building will be via Student Card access only and can be accessed 24 hours a day seven days a week. Details about obtaining Student Cards are available from Card Services (Ask Adelaide) located in L3 Hub Central.

All access and use of the computers in the School's CAAD Studio’s is constantly monitored.

Access is not transferable and is available only for students taking courses offered by the School. Only course related activities are permitted. Any form of tampering with computer hardware and software configurations is prohibited. Breaches of these and other applicable regulations can result in punitive action by the Head of School (for infringements relating to the computer suites within the School).

Use of the University Network for the carriage, storage or display of sexually explicit or racially offensive material is prohibited and will be subject to strict disciplinary action.

Please note that the University Security Officers are responsible for the security of buildings and that the building, including studios and computer suites, are under continuous television security surveillance.

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12 What students need…

books and manuals

Course Coordinators and Lecturers will suggest texts; some Lecturers will put together sets of readings for you, available for sale at the University’s Image and Copy Centre (Level 1, Hughes Building). The Image and Copy Centre will charge only the cost of production for such readings (plus GST if applicable). The School will make a number of copies available for reference in the Barr Smith Library (BSL).

student notes and handouts

University policy provides that the following basic information are provided free and/or will be available on MyUni (see ‘course handouts’):

• program and course arrangements where necessary • statements of learning objectives • course outlines • reading lists • tutorial topics and problems • assignment questions and requirements, including assessment criteria • guidelines on the style and format of essays and reports.

reading material Whenever a change is made for any supplementary reading materials, a number of copies

will be available in the Barr Smith Library.

equipment and consumables

‘Consumables’, to the extent that they are needed by students to complete the requirements of their programs and courses, are provided free by the School. This does not include items such as personal stationery or model building materials. ‘Training equipment’ is also provided free. This refers to equipment which students must use in order to fulfil and satisfy the requirements of their programs, but which does not fall into the category of ‘personal professional’ equipment. ‘Personal professional’ equipment consists of items personally owned by working professionals, and which students will continue to use in their professional life after graduation; in effect ‘tools of trade’.

and expenses

An equipment list is provided to BArchDest students during Orientation week and available from the School office. It is anticipated that the equipment purchased could be used up to Masters level. The costs involved in the various courses that involve both 2D and 3D presentation work can vary widely, depending on the choices of materials and techniques. The School is required to provide free of charge the basic necessities for presenting required graphic/written work with the provisos above; more elaborate and expensive materials and techniques are the responsibility of students. It should be remembered that the quality of the work, and the resulting grade, are not proportional to the expenditure on materials. Ideas and inventiveness in technique can produce excellent results from low-cost and recycled materials. Students are advised to join the Architectural Design Students Association and take advantage of its cooperative buying power.

drawings and reproduction

Architects and landscape architects do not issue originals; the original drawings are kept safely for future amendment or re-issue; students should not submit unique originals either. NOTE: All submissions become the property of the School, but the copyright in them is vested in their author.

details of equipment

Refer to the equipment list which is distributed to students during the first Orientation Week lecture.

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13 Language Protocols for working with Aboriginal People and Organisations

Introduction

This guide is prepared by Wirltu Yarlu, Centre for Australian Indigenous Research and Studies for use by the students of the School of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Adelaide.

Language usage changes regionally and over time. It is hoped this guide will be useful in writing and talking about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Should you be in doubt regarding further intricacies or the regional usage of language it may be useful to consult Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples or organisations in your area. Wirltu Yarlu, the Centre for Australian Indigenous Research & Studies is located at the University of Adelaide and may provide a good initial contact for students. Some terms are no longer acceptable for us to use in referring to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and may be offensive. The terms that are generally outdated and their possible alternatives include:

outdated language

Outdated Term Common Usage term/s Aborigines/Aboriginals Aboriginal peoples Tribe Language group Half-caste, quarter-caste, etc Aboriginal person

the use of capitals

In all instances the use of capitals for Indigenous, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander should be considered. Huggins writes: ‘’a’ for apple, agile, anger, another, address, alphabet, but not Aboriginal. It is insulting and destructive to use a small ‘a’. This spelling is extremely racist, as are the biologically racist definitions of part, quarter, half caste and full blood Aboriginals’, (Huggins 1994: 3). This is inclusive for use as an adjective (e.g. Aboriginal art). The use of capitalisation to refer to people in respected positions is also recommended (e.g. Aboriginal Elder).

using the term

'Indigenous' In recent years the term 'Indigenous' has become popular as a generic term in Australia to describe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Many Aboriginal people see particular problems with using the term. 'Indigenous' in its correct definition is applied to a person 'born to the land’. This could be equally applied to a non-Aboriginal or non-Torres Strait Islander person. The use of the term 'Indigenous' is generally accepted when dealing with subject matter on the international level. At the national and state level, it is used interchangeably with the terms ‘Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander’ by some authors, while others avoid the term. Due to the native title debate, it has become important for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to become more specific about their relationship with land and they may choose to use terms that are more precise about their relationship with the land (e.g. Kaurna Man/Woman).

using the

acronym ‘ATSI’ The acronym ‘ATSI’ to refer indiscriminately to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is not acceptable as it implies a common cultural identity. Torres Strait Islanders are a separate and unique linguistic and cultural group and should be acknowledged as such.

terms for referring

to Aboriginal Peoples

Aboriginal terms appropriate to certain areas are generally suitable for use when referring to the people from the concerned areas.

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‘Our people did not use the word Aborigine to refer to ourselves before the coming of non-Aborigines. Everyone was simply a person, and each language had its own word for person. Different groups distinguished one another in different contexts by different names (by their language, their country, etc). After 1770, words for 'person' such as Yolgnu, Yapa, Koori, Murri etc, were used to refer to Aboriginal people only, excluding the newcomers. Many of these words are used today by English speakers’, (Jonas et al. 1994:3).

Nunga is the term for South Australian Aboriginal people from certain areas. Western Desert people refer to themselves as Anangu. These terms and other similar terms are not appropriate when referring to Aboriginal peoples outside the concerned regional areas.

people’s names Often Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have names that do not fit the ‘first name - second name - surname pattern’. Moorcroft and Garwood (1997) illustrate this with following example:

‘All Yolngu have several personal names, which are derived from ancestral songs and tie individuals into land and kin. Normally one name is considered to be the 'book name'- the name used in schools, hospitals and other Balanda (non-Yolngu) institutions - because of the inability of Western bureaucracies to cope with Yolngu ways’, (Moorcroft and Garwood 1997: xi).

Students need to follow the direction of the Aboriginal person/community concerned when quoting names in academic work.

pronunciation There is a rich diversity in languages across Aboriginal Australia. Students of the School are not expected to become proficient in Aboriginal languages. It is expected that students conducting projects in particular areas will have gained pronunciations of the concerned place name and language grouping for critiques and other presentations. The reconciliation section of the Adelaide City Council Website at http://www.adelaidecitycouncil.com/community/reconciliation.html?s=475239013 provides Kaurna pronunciations of places around the Adelaide CBD. The South Australian Museum is a rich source of information on languages and resources to assist with pronunciations.

nformal terminology

There are informal terms used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other non-Aboriginal peoples to refer to themselves and others affectionately in daily life. Students must be aware that usage of these terms is regional and may be affectionate in some areas, while regarded highly offensive in other places. One example would be the use of the term ‘blackfellas’. This term may be used by Aboriginal peoples to refer to each other and other groups of Aboriginal peoples affectionately, but may be considered highly offensive by others. Often language with racial overtones has developed over time and may be commonly used by non-Aboriginal peoples, often with a tone of apparent humour. Students need to be very aware to avoid such terminology. One example would be the term ‘Port-a-gutta’ to refer to the South Australian town of Port Augusta. This term mimics Aboriginal English and has developed from a history of racism. Students should not use this and similar terms in speech or writing. Regional slang is not acceptable for academic writing unless contained within direct quotations.

Aboriginal English

Aboriginal English is a dialectal form of English that reflects Aboriginal languages and cultures. The form and structure of this language exhibit some speech patterns of standard English, as well as speech characteristics and words originating from Aboriginal languages.

Aboriginal English is a respected part of culture for many Aboriginal peoples. Caution needs to be employed when recording the spoken word of speakers of Aboriginal English. Discussions regarding the way the material is to be represented should be held. Speakers may wish for their word-for-word accounts be represented without changes to standard English.

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place names It is preferred that the current name of a place is used. In situations where an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander name has been given to a place and your audience is likely to know it by its former name then the former name could be included in brackets after the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander name. For example: Raukkan (Port McLeay). In some Aboriginal communities there is a name for the community as well as the place causing confusion for many non-Aboriginal people. For example:

Iwantja Community, lndulkana.

A choice can be made to use either: Indulkana or lwantja Community, lndulkana.

dual naming

In many urban areas the dual naming of landmarks is practised as one way of indicating the Aboriginal heritage of landmarks. For example in Adelaide dual naming of areas in the city has occurred. One example is Victoria Square which also has the Kaurna name of Tarndanyannga. The process of dual naming public spaces is ongoing in South Australia. It is generally an initiative of the local council in consultation with the concerned Aboriginal community. Students are encouraged to consult with local councils for the most recent examples and include both names in their work where possible.

subject matter Many Aboriginal academics and authors are involved in debates on which subject matter is not appropriate for non-Aboriginal people to write about (or use in a design project!). It is generally agreed that it is inappropriate for non-Aboriginal peoples to write or record material, which would normally be transmitted by oral tradition. This includes stories related to spirituality or material conveyed through ceremony or song. This issue is of particular importance to design students given many new design projects are seeking to use oral traditions and spirituality as the basis of design projects. All material transmitted by oral tradition will have custodial owners or people who are authorised to speak on behalf of that knowledge. It is critically important that these people are located and are involved ethically in the design process. This amounts to fair and ethical behaviour in terms of intellectual property issues and is likely to enhance both the consultation process and the end-result of your design project considerably.

sensitive matters For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and information may

belong to either women or men. It may be offensive for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to have women's or men's business discussed or written about. This is especially true of material that is prepared by a person of the other sex (e.g. a man referring to a woman). This may be general from the manner in which people are dressed to more cultural matters such as rituals and ceremonies. The ethics and benefits of discussing women's or men's business before a general audience should be critically evaluated by the writer, and consultation taken from an appropriate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person if in doubt.

In many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, it is offensive to refer to a deceased

person by name or view depictions of the person until such a time as Elders and/or community representatives and relatives within the community deem otherwise. Students are advised to ask community members about their preferences in this eventuality.

cultural warnings Generally it is culturally offensive to display photographs and other ways that depict deceased peoples. When using consulting processes that involve depictions, consider the implications and seek advice. Consider using cultural warnings. These should be included on the front page of the publication or at the beginning of the presentation. An example of a cultural warning may be:

This report/presentation contains material and images referring to deceased persons that may be disturbing or offensive to Aboriginal peoples.

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bibliography/ further resources

Australia Council (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Board) Indigenous Culture and Copyright Protocols

http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/research/literature/reports_and_publications/ writing_protocols_for_producing_indigenous_australian_writing

Huggins, J. (1994). Respect Vs Political Correctness Australian Author (26) 3: 223

Jonas, B., Langton, M. and others (1994). The Little Red Yellow and Black (and green and blue and white) Book: A Short Guide to Indigenous Australia, AIATSIS, Canberra

Message Stick: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Online (Australian Broadcasting Commission) Cultural Protocol www.abc.net.au/message/proper/

Moorcroft, H. & A. Garwood (1997), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Thesaurus National Library of Australia, Canberra.

Queensland Government. (1998) Protocols for Consultation and Negotiation with Aboriginal People Queensland Department of Families, Youth & Community Care.

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14 Staff in the SABE - 2017 Samer Akkach BArch (Dam) MArchDes(NSW) PhD(Syd),

Professor Research: Islamic architecture, architectural design theories and methods

Emma Baker BA(Hons)(Adel), PhD(Geog)(Adel) Associate Professor Research: impact of housing and location in urban and regional environments

Katharine Bartsch BArchSt., BArch(Hons) PhD(Adel) Senior Lecturer Teaching: Environment and History Theory Research: Histories and Theories of design with emphasis on cross-cultural issues

Urs Bette Dipl.Des. Mag.Arch. PhD (RMIT) Senior Lecturer Teaching: Final Architecture Project

Tanya Court BA (Fine Arts)(Jewellery)(Curtin), BLArch(RMIT) Senior Lecturer Teaching: Landscape architecture Research: Landscape architecture

James Curry Design (Interior) (UniSA); B. Architecture (Hons) (Adel); PhD (Sydney) Lecturer Teaching: Design Studio V and Critical Historical Practices

Steve Grieve BSc(Arch)(UNSW), B(Arch)(Adel) Professor Teaching: Construction II

Phil Harris B(Arch)(Adel) Professor

James Hayter B(Arch)(Adel), MA(Land Design)(Sheffield), M LandArch UrbDesign)(Harvard) Professor Teaching: Studio: Landscape Architecture

Jon Kellett BA (Archaeology and Ancient History)(Hons) (Sheffield), M. Civic Design (Liverpool), PhD (Sheffield Hallam) Professor Teaching: Planning, Property, Urban Design Research: History and Theory of Architecture

Mirai Morita B. Environmental Design (North Carolina State University), M. Architecture (Southern California Institute of Architecture) Lecturer Teaching: Design Studio II

Elisa Palazzo MSc (Arch)(Florence), PhD(Florence) Senior Lecturer Teaching: Landscape Architecture Research: Climate sensitive cities, Water sensitive cities and landscapes

Samuel Ridgway BArch (Hon)(Adel), MArch(Adel), PhD(Sydney)

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Associate Professor Teaching: Architectural design Research: The how and the why of architectural making. A philosophy of technology approach to building construction

Joanne Russell-Clarke BAppSc(Larch)(RMIT), MLArch(RMIT), PhD(RMIT) Senior Lecturer Teaching: Landscape Architecture, Urban Design Research: Landscape Architecture

Peter Scriver BSc (Arch)(McGill), BArch(McGill), PhD(Delft) Associate Professor Teaching: History and theories of architecture Research: History and theory of design thinking with special reference to colonial architecture(s)

Veronica Soebarto BArchEng(Indonesia), MArch(Texas), PhD(Texas) Associate Professor Teaching: Architectural science; architectural design Research: Energy-conscious building design, energy simulation for building design, thermal performance of buildings, thermal comfort

Amit Srivastava BArch (GGSIPU), PhD (Adelaide) Senior Lecturer Teaching: History and Theory of Architecture / Construction Theory Research: Post-colonial Architecture of South-Asia / Intellectual histories and theories concerning perception of architectural materials.

Julian Worrall B. Architecture (Hons) (Adel), PhD (Tokyo) Associate Professor Teaching: Architecture and Urbanism Research: History and Theory of Architecture

George Zillante BArch(SAIT), GD TP(SAIT), GD BusAdm(SAIT), MRUP(UniSA), Dr

Tech(Deakin), LFAIBS, FRICS, FAIB, AIA, AACA. Professor of Architecture & Head of School Teaching: Construction, relationship between design & construction, building & planning legislation. Research: Relationship between design & construction, Building Surveying, Construction waste minimisation, green building design & construction, organisational change.

Jian Zuo BEng(Wuhan Uni), MEng (Wuhan Uni), PhD(UniSA)

Associate Professor Teaching: Construction management; sustainable development; sustainability reporting Research: green building; energy policy; stakeholder engagement; competitiveness; housing quality

Adjunct Professor Prof Judith Brine BArch(Melb), DipTRP(Melb),PhD(Adel) Prof Hijjas Bin Kasturi BArch(Adel), BArch(Melb), DipTownRegPlan(Melb), PhD HUMSS Arch(Adel), PhD Arch(Melb), Hon PhD ArchInnov(Malaysia) Roderick Lawrence Ian McDougall BArch (RMIT), MArch (RMIT) Prof Zhen-Yu Zhao, BE(Elec Power Eng)(Hunan), MBA(Beijing Jiaotong), PhD (Beijing Jiaotong)

Adjunct Assoc

Professor A/Prof Francesco Bonato BArch(Hons)(Adel), LFRAIA, FDIA A/Prof Kate Cullity BSc (Botany) Dip. Ed. M.Larch. (Preliminary) AILA A/Prof Rob Cheesman BArch(Adel), MLitt(Camb) LFRAIA A/Prof Ron Danvers BArch(Adel) LFRAIA A/Prof Antonio Giannone BArch(Adel)

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A/Prof Richard Munday BArch(Adel), MEnvDesign(Yale) A/Prof Terry Williamson BE (Monash), BArch(Melb), PhD(Adel)

Adjunct Senior Lecturer

Dr Deborah White BArch(Melb), PhD(Adel) Dr Susan Shannon BArch (Hons)(Adel), PhD(Adel)

Adjunct Associate Lecturer

Browyn Marshall BDesSt(Adel), BCom(Adel), March(Adel)

Emeritus Professor Prof Antony Radford BA (Hons)(Newcastle-upon-Tyne), BArch(Hons)(Newcastle-upon-Tyne), DipTP(EdinCollArt), PhD(Syd) FRAIA RIBA

Visiting Research

Fellows Dr Rebecca Bentley BBehSci (La Trobe), PhD (La Trobe) Dr Margit Brünner MArch(Vienna), PhD(UniSA) Dr Tony Lockwood BAppSci (SA Inst Tech), Grad.Dip App Stat (SA Inst Tech), MSplnfSci (Adel), PhD (Adel) Dr Selen Morkoc BArch (Turkey), M.A(Turkey), MArch(Vienna), PhD (Adel)

Visiting Fellows Michael Queale BArchSt(Adel), BArch(Hons)(Adel)

Professional Staff Alison Bosnakis Administrative Assistant

Ian Florance Local IT Officer

Stella Ho Academic Support Officer

Sarah Knapper Accreditation Officer

Clement Low Program Adviser

Velice Wennan School Manager

Melissa Wilson Finance and Administrative Support Officer