University of Johannesburg

Advanced Diploma in Architecture

Physical Planning and Construction - Physical Planning Design and Management

Purpose and Rationale

Purpose:

The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Architecture is to empower learners with advanced practical and critical thinking skills through multi-disciplinary projects and discipline-specific applications. It aims to aid thinking and problem-solving through architecture while equipping graduates with art and design knowledge, values, and attitudes necessary for the architecture profession. Additionally, it aims to address critical issues through practical applications.

Rationale:

  • Provides vertical articulation for Diploma graduates and Alumni learners.
  • Necessary for learners wishing to pursue Postgraduate studies.
  • Offers further learning opportunities for industry professionals seeking to broaden their knowledge and skills.
  • Merges design thinking skills from different departments to enhance creativity and innovation.
  • Focuses on teaching design processes as the core of every design discipline, tailored to achieve specific outcomes.
  • Encourages collaborative thinking across disciplines to deepen creativity and innovation.
  • Aims to provide a multi-disciplinary and discipline-specific education focusing on excellence in teaching and continuous renewal.

Goals Achieved Through:

  1. Teaching Approach: Broader and richer architectural thinking and problem-solving.
  2. Curriculum Transformation: Constant renewal and enhancement of teaching and learning strategies.
  3. Access to State-of-the-Art Facilities: Providing learners with cutting-edge teaching and learning resources.
  4. Highly Qualified Experts: Delivering relevant and thought-provoking lectures and activities.
  5. Multi-disciplinary Exploration: Broadening knowledge through diverse engagements.
  6. Developing Critical Thinking Skills: Empowering learners to challenge existing knowledge and practices.
  7. Practical Knowledge and Best Practices: Equipping learners with skills for innovative creation.
  8. Broad Spectrum Academic Perspectives: Offering various viewpoints and technological advancements.
  9. Utilization of Technological Tools: Enhancing teaching aids through multimedia, intranets, and other support services.
  10. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Providing access to leading software and equipment in the industry.
  11. Contributing to National Objectives: Aiding in skills development and economic growth through art, design, and architecture education.

By focusing on these goals and strategies, the Advanced Diploma in Architecture aims to provide a comprehensive and quality education that prepares learners for success in the architecture profession.

Outcomes

  1. Investigate a range of contemporary architecture and art and design theories and practices.
  2. Integrate knowledge in the identification, development and presentation of architecture or art and design solutions.
  3. Conduct and report research-related activities under supervision.
  4. Produce creative solutions to complicated architecture and art and design problems in an ethically and professionally manner.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

  • Discuss contemporary architecture, art, and design theories.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

  • Identify, analyze, and address complex problems using knowledge and methods of architecture, art, and design.
  • Generate multiple creative solutions to complex problems utilizing architecture design thinking skills.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of architecture, art, and design theory in solutions.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

  • Prepare a research poster and literature reviews to communicate an identified art and design problem comprehensively.
  • Inform research with architecture, art, design theory.
  • Competently conduct research using appropriate methods for architecture, art, and design.
  • Present research findings and reports following academic conventions.
  • Offer creative insights and interpretations of research findings.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

  • Identify, analyze, and address complex problems using knowledge and methods of architecture and art and design.
  • Generate multiple creative solutions to complex problems with architectural and design thinking skills.
  • Produce creative solutions independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Resolve structural design problems and develop design iterations using the stages of design thinking processes.
  • Identify relevant architecture criteria through a thorough investigative process.
  • Choose a topic relevant to the profession for architecture investigation and exploration.
  • Make ethical and professional decisions in the development and execution of identified problems in literature reviews, research posters, reflective essays, and studio projects.

Integrated Assessment:

  • Assessment through formative and summative evaluations, adhering to the institutional policy.
  • Ratio of assignment work to academic examinations, work-integrated learning, and other forms of integrated learning considered in assessment.

Module Assessment Breakdown:

  • Advanced Art, Design, and Architecture Design Theory 4: Formative assessments through individual discussions, summative assessments through group presentations and literature reviews.
  • Methods of Research for Art, Design, and Architecture 4: Formative assessments through individual discussions, summative assessments through group presentations, essays, and research posters.
  • Art, Design, and Architecture Practice 4: Formative assessments through individual discussions, summative assessments through group projects, panel presentation, and individual reflective essay.
  • Studio Project 4: Formative assessments through individual discussions, summative assessments through artifact/system, development process, portfolio, and presentation to the panel.

Qualification Details

Type
Advanced Diploma
NQF Level
07
Min. Credits
120
SAQA Source
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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of the Rand Afrikaans University, Technikon Witwatersrand, and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. UJ is one of the largest universities in South Africa, with over 50,000 students enrolled across its four campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences. UJ is known for its commitment to providing quality education, promoting social justice, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

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