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knowledge of architecture. • The qualifying candidate demonstrate a knowledge of architectural research methods, skills in the practice of architectural research appropriate to a specific context, and the ability to integrate architectural research and design. • The qualifying candidate shows design competencies at a range of different scales, from the urban, to the level of architectural detailing. • The qualifying candidate is familiar with current technological knowledge and is able to integrate it with design solutions. • The qualifying candidate is able to communicate appropriately and effectively. • The candidate is able to present material using innovative, effective and appropriate visual techniques in two and three dimensions, showing a high level of technical competence. • The qualifying candidate demonstrates self-directed, independent thought and practice. • The qualifying candidate has experience in group work with peers and is able to work directly with outside parties in a professional manner. • The qualifying candidate has developed a broad understanding of the wider social and natural systems which impact on architecture and has developed an appreciation for cultural and aesthetic diversity. • The qualifying candidate reflects and acts upon a wide range of learning strategies, both existing and innovative. • The qualifying candidate has acquired the knowledge, values and practical skills to engage in professional architectural practice in the community in a responsible, ethical manner, and in accordance with legal and statutory

requirements. • The qualifying candidate will be equipped to develop entrepreneurial opportunities in a future career.

All work for marks is to be submitted on time, according to the deadlines set out at the start of the semester. Students are expected to be on time for reviews and may be given 0 in case of a late pin up or submission. Sickness and exceptional family situations as the only acceptable reasons for students to be absent and must be documents with medical certificates. Unless otherwise noted in the course outline, assessments submitted or presented late, without an approved deferral, are subject to penalties outline in the SoAP Policy Assessment 2021.

The course outlines explain the expectations for work and contact time. The SAQA points translate roughly into 10 hours work/point, meaning that a 36-point course entails 360 hours of work including attending lectures, studio, reviews, selfstudy, reading and exams. In the case of design studios, students are expected to be present for at least four hours on both Monday and Thursday. Fieldwork is intensive and may take place for a full week each semester.

As per experience, students who try to work part-time during the semester will not obtain the maximum possible marks that they are capable of, and in many cases will fail the course. For those students who are unable to negotiate time off from part-time jobs during the term, we recommend that some courses are dropped according to a schedule that allows for the course to be