SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN

Students Name___________________________

Final Week 16, Semester 3 on Architectural Design Strategy (Note: Summative Assessment will be made at this
point)
Learning Outcome assessed:

Refer Assessment Table below:

Submission Requirement:

Final presentation of minimum 2 x A0 which communicates the architectural design strategy relating the aim/RQ of your thesis. It must
communicate the intellectual approach, the analysis of the site context and the programmatic exploration of the proposed design thesis.
Design Brief which includes the Aim and Objectives, Schedule of Accommodation, chosen site
Exploration Models/Drawings

Summative Assessment for Architectural Design Thesis I

FAIL

Assessment Criteria

(0-4)
Proposal and research (Pre-design):
Formulate a design brief for the proposed
architectural thesis in response to critical
analysis and research
(0-8)
Design Thesis exploration process:
Produce analysis and a design strategy on
the proposed architectural thesis which
relates to the design brief, and the position
developed in the focus area of study.

POOR

GOOD

EXCE
LLENT

(5-6)

(7-8)

(910)

10%

(912)

(1316)

(1720)

20%

Remarks

(Mastery of design as a research led process with

critical understanding of relevant histories & theories
and with effective research methods that allow the
creative process and product to be interrogated.)

Produce a Scheme that explores the

integral relationship between design and
theoretical enquiry

70%

Originality of architectural concept and

design strategy demonstrating a dynamic
and creative fruition of the design aim
and process of project formation
Demonstrates response to the
understanding of the context and
programme proposed

(018)

(1924)

(2530)

(2530)

30%

(0-8)

(912)

(1316)

(1720)

20%

Virtuosity in communicating via oral,

visual, digital and other means

(0-8)

(912)

(1316)

(1720)

20%

TOTAL/GRADE

100
%

Please circle the grade that reflects the current standing of the student. . Please note that the passing grade is B (65) and
students are permitted to resubmit should you grade them from C to B-.
A (80-100)
Evidence of original
thinking; demonstrated
outstanding capacity to
analyze and synthesize;
outstanding grasp of
subject matter; evidence
of extensive knowledge
base

A- (75-79)
Evidence of good grasp of
subject matter, critical
capacity and analytical
ability; understanding of
relevant issues; evidence
of familiarity with the
knowledge base.

B+ (70-74)
B (65-69)
Evidence of grasp of
subject matter, critical
capacity and analytical
ability; reasonable
understanding of
relevant issues;
evidence of familiarity
with the knowledge
base.

Assessed by: _____________________________________

SABD Architectural Design Thesis I & II, Aug 2016 Semester

12/7/2016

B- (60-64) C+ (55-59)
C (50-54)
Evidence of some understanding of
the subject matter; ability to develop
solutions to simple problems;
benefiting from knowledge base.

F (0-49)
Insufficient evidence
of understanding of
the subject matter;
weakness in critical
and analytical skills;
inability to generate
significant results for
thesis; limited or
irrelevant use of the
literature.

Date: ______________________