Program Overview

Proposition Studio Unit (KDA726)

Introduction

Studios in the Master of Architecture develop capacities essential to the discipline and practice of architecture. With Integration Studio, Proposition Studio is one of two final-year Studio units that provide keystones to architectural learning at university. Proposition Studio culminates the designresearch stream within the Master of Architecture degree, and requires students to apply synthesised design, technology, and theory knowledge learned at undergraduate level and in the first year of the course.

Summary

• Unit name: Proposition Studio
• Unit code: KDA726
• Credit points: 25
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Architecture and Design
• Discipline: Architecture & Design
• Coordinator: Doctor Andrew Steen
• Level: Postgraduate

Availability

• Location: Launceston
• Study period: Semester 2
• Attendance options: On-campus
• Available to: Domestic students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 2
• Start date: 6/7/2026
• Census date: 28/7/2026
• WW date: 31/8/2026
• End date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Defend positions and propositions of Architecture by framing them within discursive contexts.
• Use intentional processes and methods to develop coherent and compelling Architecture.
• Design Architecture that is conceptually and materially meaningful.
• Convince domain experts of the validity of a proposition using verbal and visual presentation techniques.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $2,384.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $2,384.00
• Domestic Full Fee: $5,838.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• KDA408
• KDA714
• KDA715

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: Studio sessions will run twice per week, at three hours each.
• Assessment:
  • AT1: Architecture Concept (20%)
  • AT2: Exposition (20%)
  • AT3: Developed Architecture (60%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable and the full unit timetable

Textbooks

• Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.