.<\/span><\/span>\u201d<\/p>\nFaculty of Humanities<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\nChris’ example assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n About my unit: <\/strong>Faculty of Humanities | 100-150 students | In-person | Group work <\/p>\n\n\n\nI designed this as a competition showcase because traditional final presentations felt disconnected from how architects actually present work in professional contexts. Students need experience defending their ideas to panels of experts who will ask challenging questions about feasibility, ethics, and innovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The format mirrors real architecture competitions like the Australian Institute of Architects awards process. Students develop comprehensive design packages with competition-standard boards, detailed technical drawings, and experiential media. They might create VR walkthroughs, cinematic films, or interactive demonstrations – whatever best communicates their post-AI architecture vision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The expert panel includes external professionals alongside faculty, creating authentic pressure and feedback. Students present for 10-15 minutes then face Q&A about their design decisions, sustainability considerations, and societal implications. This mirrors professional practice while producing portfolio-quality work that demonstrates job readiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students are required to submit the following deliverables as a single, cohesive competition entry: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nComprehensive design package, including visual slides, detailed drawings, and phenomenological\/experiential media <\/li>\n\n\n\n Written design statement <\/li>\n\n\n\n Oral presentation <\/li>\n\n\n\n Process portfolio documenting iterative development <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe design showcase creates capstone pieces suitable for professional portfolios, job applications, and industry networking. Students often use these projects as centrepiece examples when seeking employment or further study opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My advice<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s important to help students understand they’re not just presenting to get a grade – they’re presenting as future professionals to industry experts. This mindset shift elevates the quality of work dramatically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strong scaffolding through previous assignments is essential so students aren’t overwhelmed by the comprehensive final requirements. Break down the competition format requirements early and provide examples of professional competition entries. Most importantly, ensure multiple rehearsal opportunities – the presentation skills development is often as valuable as the design work itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suggested marking criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n
\n Future narrative & technical resolution (30%)<\/div>\n
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Demonstrates<\/span> sophisticated design thinking with comprehensive technical development and clear response to project brief requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n Experiential & phenomenological qualities (25%)<\/div>\n
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Effectively communicates user experience through <\/span>appropriate media<\/span>, showing attention to atmosphere, materials, and human interaction with the design.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n Professional visual communication (20%) <\/div>\n
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Meets or exceeds industry competition standards for visual presentation, <\/span>demonstrating<\/span> clear narrative flow and professional-quality graphics.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n Oral presentation & panel engagement (15%) <\/div>\n
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Delivers confident, well-paced presentation with thoughtful responses to panel questions and effective use of presentation time.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n Process portfolio & development integration (10%) <\/div>\n
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Demonstrates<\/span> iterative development process with meaningful integration of feedback and clear documentation of design evolution.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\nNote: Marking criteria and weighting are suggested guidelines. Specific descriptions should be adapted to relevant content and learning objectives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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