The University of Western Australia – Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts
DRAFT
LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
AREAS OF PERFORMANCE / Level / OUTCOME STATEMENTS for Levels / ASSESSMENT CRITERIA aligned to outcomesCONCEPT
Innovation, speculation, poetics / 1a/1b / Acquire elementary design strategies, theories and methods. / Demonstration of compositional skill
2a/2b / Exercise problem definition and gather information towards the development of a design proposal. / Demonstration of inventiveness in concept formation and development
3a / Develop awareness of the sources of specialist information and expertise, when to seek such advice, and how to evaluate and apply it in a design context. / Demonstration of creative and competent application of specialist information
3b / Apply analysis and critical judgement and utilise speculation, iteration and reflection in the creation of a design solution / Demonstration of capacity for critical engagement in the design process
4a/4b / Reconcile divergent factors and integrate domains of knowledge in the articulation of an architectural proposition. / Demonstration of a high level of inventiveness and integrationin the generation of architectural design propositions
5a/5b / Define personal values systems and ethical positions in response to complex architectural project requirements / Demonstration of advanced level of innovation in devising appropriate responses for architectural projects
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
refinement, resolution, completeness / 1a/1b / Explore to a preliminary level basic spatial and material design concepts / Demonstration of conceptual advancement
2a/2b / Test possibilities for modest design propositions to a schematic level / Demonstration of systematic exploration (hypothesis, evaluation and re-appraisal) of schematic options
3a / Resolvemodestdesign proposals to allow for accurate technical documentation / Demonstration of thorough investigation of technical and construction implications of design proposal
3b / Refine intermediate-level design proposals towards a comprehensive and considered architectural proposition / Demonstration of thorough analysis of alternatives and consequences of design proposal
4a/4b / Execute to an advanced level sophisticated architectural propositions / Demonstration of a refined evaluation and definition of spatial and material properties
5a/5b / Resolve at a professional level architectural propositions of substantial complexity / Demonstration of capacity to complete detailed architectural propositions
TECHNICAL INTEGRATION
Tectonics, environmental, sustainability / 1a/1b / Acquire basic knowledge of technical areas of study relevant to design / Demonstration of technical aptitude
2a/2b / Apply technical areas of study in the design process at moderate level / Demonstration of synthesis of creative and technical areas of study
3a / Document a modest design proposal that incorporates technical and environmental areas of study / Demonstration of knowledge of codes, standards, laws and regulations governing the production of architecture
3b / Incorporate technical and environmental areas of study into the design process at an intermediate level / Demonstrationofknowledge of environmental science of building
4a/4b / Integrate the technical and environmental areas of study in a complex architectural proposition / Demonstration of knowledge of structural disposition and assembly
5a/5b / Integrate to a professional level advanced technical and environmental knowledge in the resolution of an architectural proposition / Demonstration of detailed knowledge of construction elements and building components and methods
CONTEXTUALAWARENESS
Social, ethical, historico-theoretical / 1a/1b / Acquire awareness of traditions of architecture and landscape architecture as mediums of cultural and material expression / Demonstration of familiarity with the principles of precedent, interpretation and acknowledgment
2a/2b / Analyse and interpret buildings towards a theoretical basis for design / Demonstration of theoretical engagement
3a / Acknowledge architect’s roles and responsibilities in professional design team / Demonstration of professional awareness
3b / Acknowledge social and ethical responsibilities impacting upon production of architecture / Demonstration of appreciation of the need to sustain the natural and the built environment
4a/4b / Implement sophisticated social and ethical sensibilities in the architectural design process / Demonstration of recognition of broad community traditions, aspirations and needs
5a/5b / Incorporate the breadth of professionalconcerns impacting upon the design process / Demonstration of capacity to make architectural propositions that are contextually responsive
COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION / 1a/1b / Explore mediums and skills of communication and acquire basic competencein their application / Demonstration of engagement with diverse methods of communication and presentation
Lucid, comprehensive, engaging / 2a/2b / Develop confidence with graphic and verbal communication and presentation skills / Demonstration of capacity for clear and engaging communication and presentation
3a / Produce technical documentation enabling the realisation in built form of a modest architectural proposal / Demonstration of ability to complete an accurate and unambiguous set of technical drawings
3b / Apply design skills and technical knowledge towards the deployment of a comprehensive architectural vocabulary / Demonstration of command of architectural literacy
4a/4b / Articulate cogent architectural propositions verbally and graphically at an advanced level / Demonstration of lucidityand high-level organisational and representational skills
5a/5b / Deploy the full range of architectural communication skills at a professional level / Demonstrationof comprehensive and commanding enunciation of architectural proposition
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria in architectural design studios 1 February 2006