Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This studio will actively engage with the recognition that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' connection to Country is fundamental within architectural design and practice in Australia. The unit proposes that in our roles and interventions within the built environment we have a responsibility to understand Traditional Owners' aspirations to care for Country, and to understand how to act respectfully on Country and contribute to its ongoing care. Country is broadly described as a holistic worldview embracing complex systems, and relating to Traditional Owners' cultural groups and places. Caring for Country recognises the obligation that we all have to support ecosystems, enable sustainable living, and minimise harm to environments that provide deep senses of belonging, purpose and identity for Aboriginal people.
Students will develop and demonstrate a design position grounded in respect for Country and the environment, underpinned by narratives of place in projects that might be based in rural, regional or urban contexts. Students will learn about modes of seeking and integrating Indigenous perspectives and reciprocal relationships with community, applying critical awareness to ground their speculative work. They will demonstrate how learning around Country and community can be implemented in propositions and projects. They will produce drawings and documents and engage in discussions and presentations that communicate their work effectively and meaningfully with respect to Country and people.
Through involvement of Noongar Elders and Aboriginal practitioners, and incorporation of walking tours as well as published resources, the unit will be grounded in engagement with Noongar knowledge and perspectives, broadening out more widely across the many and diverse nations and environments of Western Australia. The pedagogical approach and content in this unit will be significantly informed through reference to a suite of publications provided by Indigenous Australian academics and practitioners to the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA), as well as engagement with local Noongar Elders and practitioners who work in the built environment within Western Australia.
- Credit
- 12 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode First year of offer Not available in 2024 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' aspirations to care for Country and appraise how this informs all factors of a coherent design project; (2) develop and evaluate design options in terms of the heritage, cultural and community values associated with place and embodied in the site, and in relation to project requirements; (3) assess and differentiate processes for selecting materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems, based on consideration of quality and performance standards, the impact on Country and the environment, and the whole life carbon impact of the project; and (4) demonstrate competency in architectural visual and verbal communication skills.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) interim folio and report and (2) folio and report. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the folio and report component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Philip Goldswain
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in25520 Master of Architecture
- Incidental fees
- Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available here).
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):(1) Field trips within the metropolitan area, travel and food only (estimated cost - $10-$50)
(2) Field trips outside the metropolitan area (estimated cost - $50-$250)
(3) Interstate field trips (estimated cost - $500-$900)
(4) Overseas field trips (estimated cost - $2000-$5000). - Contact hours
- studio: up to 4 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.