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Landscape architecture design thesis.
Sidh Sintusingha
Studio Description
Designers are facing challenges that extend far beyond the traditional definitions of the professions. Uncertain economic times, unprecedented ecological challenges, an ongoing pandemic, and a growing unrest at the privatisation of public life have fuelled anxiety over urbanisation. The era of the grand design vision implemented by forward thinking government is over.
This studio challenges students to engage with the politics of design in landscapes. Designed landscapes can no longer be framed as a standalone vision but instead must respond and contend to a broader politic.
Defining a Politics of Design could include (but not restricted to):
- The politics of aesthetics;
- Politics of inclusiveness within public space;
- Politics of climate change (tension between long term ecological outcomes and short term financial agendas);
- Politics of the Covid-19 pandemic;
- Alternative notions of land ownership and management;
- Challenging conventions within design;
- Politics of tourism;
- Politics of implementation;
- Reconciliation
- Politics of Identity; etc.
Studio Outcomes
Thesis students are required to operate independently, engaging in research, and formulating a ‘thesis’ position that informs the design process and outcomes. Students are to:
Identify key theoretical, ecological and technical issues within their thesis briefs to specifically translate into landscape architecture .
Critically employ precedents from within relevant design disciplines that focus on the identified issues and critically engage in the design process.
Clarify insights the design brings to the discipline – within the broadest social, environmental and ethical contexts – through developing a strong and consistent approach to the context, program, aesthetics and technologies of the final design.
Provide evidence of multiple design explorations – an iterative approach clearly documented.
Develop materiality and technical aspects to a high degree of resolution, considering landform, form, space and program.
Effectively articulate the design through image, model and text representing the thesis intents, skillfully applying scale, graphic techniques, drawing and modelling conventions, appended writing and verbal presentations.
Studio Leader
Dr Sidh Sintusingha is Program Coordinator, Landscape Architecture at the Melbourne School of Design. Before joining academia, he practiced as an architect and landscape architect in Thailand and Australia. His research addresses socio-cultural, political, environmental and scalar issues relating to urbanization and the speculation of retrofits towards urban sustainability in Southeast Asian cities (inclusive of Australia).
Readings & References
- de Certeau, M. (1988). The Practice of Everyday Life. Berkeley, University of California Press.
- Dovey, K. (2008). Framing Places: Mediating Power in Built Form, 2nd Edition, London, Routledge.
- Mozas, J. (2011). ‘Public Space as battlefield.’ Strategy and Tactics in Public Space a+t series. Per, A.F. and J. Mozas Eds. Vitoria-Gasteiz, a+t architecture publishers: 6-19.
- Nasongkhla, S. and Sintusingha, S. (2013). ‘Social Production of Space in Johor Bahru.’ Urban Studies. 50(9): 1836–1853.
- Rahmann, H. and J. Walliss Eds. (2021). The Big Asian Book of Landscape Architecture. Berlin, JOVIS.
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Design Thesis
Subject ABPL90169 (2014)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.
| Credit Points: | 25 |
|---|---|
| Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject is not offered in 2014. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 84 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture per week; 2 x 3 hours of studios per week Total Time Commitment: 240 hours |
| Prerequisites: | Admission into one of the following courses MC-ARCH2Y Master of Architecture (200 points) plus completion of the following subjects:
Master of Urban Design or Master of Design (Urban Design) students must complete one of the following subjects: *The below subjects (taken prior to 2010) may replace prerequisite subject ABPL90061 Urban Design Studio A, with permission from the subject coordinator. OR OR |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | It is recommended that Master of Architecture students complete ABPL90140 Architectural Practice prior to enrolling in this subject. |
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None |
| Core Participation Requirements: | For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: |
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Enquiries Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352) Web: http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/ Email: [email protected]
| Subject Overview: | This subject is the culmination of each student's studies in Master of Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture and Master of Urban Design. It will consist of a number of autonomous studio groups offering a range of opportunities for students to demonstrate an original approach to design synthesis in the relevant discipline, which is based on research and critical thinking. These studios may offer an interdisciplinary experience with students working alongside others in a parallel design discipline. Students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of design resolution, conceptual engagement and aesthetic expression. With course coordinator approval, high-achieving students may undertake the Design Thesis as an individually supervised design investigation. Similarly, under exceptional circumstances and with course coordinator approval, the Design Thesis may be undertaken as a written thesis. |
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| Learning Outcomes: | On completion of this subject, students will be able to: |
| Assessment: | Written, graphic and verbal presentations to the equivalent of 10,000 words. Submission of project work will be progressive: 10% assignment (Week 3); 30% assignment (Week 7); 60% submission at the end of semester. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | |
| Generic Skills: | |
| Related Course(s): | |
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Overview. This subject is the culmination of each student's studies in Master of Architecture. It will consist of a number of studio groups offering a range of opportunities for students to demonstrate an original approach to design synthesis, in architecture which is based on research and critical thinking.
With course coordinator approval, high-achieving students may undertake the Design Thesis as an individually supervised design investigation. Similarly, under exceptional circumstances and with course coordinator approval, the Design Thesis may be undertaken as a written thesis. Objectives: On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Develop materiality and technical aspects to a high degree of resolution, considering landform, form, space and program. Effectively articulate the design through image, model and text representing the thesis intents, skillfully applying scale, graphic techniques, drawing and modelling conventions, appended writing and verbal presentations.
Design Thesis. Subject ABPL90169 (2014) Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.
Overview. This subject is the culmination of each student's studies in Master of Architecture. It will consist of a number of autonomous studio groups offering a range of opportunities for students to demonstrate an original approach to design synthesis in the relevant discipline, which is based on research and critical thinking.
How to submit. Your thesis should be submitted electronically via the University's Thesis Examination System. Prior to submission, or prior to your performance or exhibition of a creative component of your thesis, register your intention to submit by logging into the Thesis Examination System (TES). About 2 months prior to your submission is the ideal time for this.
Independent thesis proposals must meet the following requirements: · minimum average mark in studio over the past 12 months at the MSD of 80% (H1) -this is the minimum average required for entry into an M.Phil or PhD program at the University of Melbourne · a portfolio of design work undertaken at the University of Melbourne
[email protected]. Overview. Availability: Semester 1. Semester 2. Fees: ... With course coordinator approval, high-achieving students may undertake the Design Thesis as an individually supervised design investigation. Similarly, under exceptional circumstances and with course coordinator approval, the Design Thesis may be undertaken as a ...
This course will survey a group of recently completed Ph.D. theses in interaction design representing different areas of and approaches to the discipline. The purpose of the course is to provide the student with a diverse repertoire of how interaction design theses can be structured and to support them in positioning themselves within the field.
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Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Design Thesis, students will receive 50 points credit. Intended learning outcomes. On completion of this subject, students should be able to: Research, plan and write a substantial piece of independent research focused on a specialised field of study.
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The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course.
Dates and times for Design Thesis (ABPL90169) Dates and times for Design Thesis (ABPL90169) Handbook home. Search the Handbook; Courses. Undergraduate courses; Graduate courses; Research courses; ... Email: [email protected]. Dates & times. Semester 1 (Early-Start) Principal coordinator: Janet McGaw: Mode of delivery: Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
Design Thesis (ABPL90169) // Assessment. You're viewing the 2021 Handbook: Or view archived Handbooks. In 2021, there will be three delivery modes for your subjects - Dual-Delivery, Online and On Campus. ... Email: [email protected]. Assessment. Description Timing Percentage; Oral research presentation to studio teachers (equivalent to ...