Next Steps Planning a New Direction? MSD Options From Any Undergraduate Degree. Prof. Philip Goad Director, Melbourne School of Design

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1 Next Steps Planning a New Direction? MSD Options From Any Undergraduate Degree Prof. Philip Goad Director, Melbourne School of Design

2 About MSD o Internationally recognised for excellence in researchled teachings o A place where innovation occurs and speculation is fostered o Designers conceptualise problems and identify the means to address them o Critically engaged with and defining the future issues of the professions

3 Your Options at MSD No matter what your degree, you could apply for: o o o o o Master of Urban Planning (200 point) Master of Construction Management (300 point) Master of Property (300 point) Master of Landscape Architecture (300 point) Master of Architecture (300 point; prerequisites required)

4 Architecture Master of Architecture 3 years (300 points) non-cognate undergraduate degree Admission requirements o Design portfolio o Personal statement o 65% average in final two years of degree o Prerequisites: One design subject and one art history subject Professional recognition o Australian Institute of Architects o Architects Registration Board of Victoria o Commonwealth Association of Architects Career outcomes o Private architectural firms o Government projects o Design careers

5 Construction Management Master of Construction Management 3 years (300 points) non-cognate undergraduate degree Admission requirements o Personal statement o65% average in final 2 years of undergraduate degree Career outcomes o Every scale and phase of construction management o Project management or planning o R&D in construction policy making o Property development

6 Landscape Architecture Master of Landscape Architecture 3 years (300 points) non-cognate undergraduate degree Admission requirements o Personal statement o65% average in final 2 years of undergraduate degree o Design portfolio (for 200 point course only) Professional recognition o Australian Institute of Landscape Architects o International Federation of Landscape Architects Career outcomes o Conservation agencies o Land development companies o Landscape architectural practices o Consultancy firms o Government

7 Master of Property 3 years (300 points) non-cognate undergraduate degree Property Admission requirements o Personal statement o65% average in final 2 years of undergraduate degree Professional recognition o Australian Property Institute o Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Career outcomes o Property valuers o Land economists o Property managers o Property analysts o Property investment advisers o Property development advisers

8 Urban Planning Master of Urban Planning 2 years (200 points) - any undergraduate degree Admission requirements o Personal statement o 65% average in final 2 years of undergraduate degree Professional recognition o Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) Career outcomes o Urban planning and design o Environmental and transport planning consultancies o Property development companies o Housing and community advocacy

9 Where are MSD students from? MSD students come from many different backgrounds Master of Landscape Architecture (300 point) from Bachelor of Sport & Recreation Master of Construction Management (300 point) from Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Master of Urban Planning from Bachelor of Music Master of Architecture (300 point) from Bachelor of Speech Technology Master of Property (300 point) from Bachelor of Arts (Politics)

10 Travelling Studios Travelling studios are working laboratories for design thought and production, and involve the exploration of complex, real-life issues.

11 Travelling Studios 2012 Travelling Studios London New York Lithuania Porto, Portugal Ahmadabad, India Monterrey, Mexico Nanjing, China

12 Student Work

13 Student Work

14 Student Work

15 Student Work

16 Our Alumni STACEY GARDINER URBAN PLANNING The Master of Urban Planning has allowed me to complete a range of subjects which relate and reflect on various components relevant to planning within the area I work. WORK HISTORY Hume City Council Coordinator Strategic Planning (2009 present) Strategic Planner ( ) My advice for students considering studying at the University is to always go into the unknown with an open mind and never underestimate your ability to contribute, regardless of your level of knowledge.

17 Our Alumni My time at Melbourne University equipped me with the fundamental drawing skills, knowledge of landscape architecture history, the principles of design theory and understanding of space to be a landscape architect. EMILY LIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE WORK HISTORY Martha Schwartz Partners, London (2008 present) Associate, Rush\Wright Associates ( )

18 Our Alumni DEMIE MANOLAS ARCHITECTURE I developed the confidence to present a design strategy, detail solution or methodology to a table of clients, users, or consultants. I now run my own studio with a strong passion for multidisciplinary design and a collaborative, responsive WORK HISTORY design process. JOYCE + MADE (June 2010 Present) BATES SMART (2007 May 2010) BURO Architects ( ) Daryl Jackson Architects, Graduate Architect ( )

19 How to Apply How do I apply? Online through your student portal Do I need to submit any documents or a portfolio? Application documents can be submitted online. Design portfolio for Architecture must be in hard copy. How is my weighted average calculated? From your level 2 and 3 subjects, including exchange Can I defer? Yes - you can apply to defer an offer for up to one year Semester 1, 2012 Application deadline 2 December, 2011

20 How to calculate your GPA Year 1 Governing Human Behaviour German Language & Sem 1 Natural Environments Environments & Environment Culture Reshaping Constructing Designing Sem Site Plan & 62 Design Environments Environments Environments Sem 1 Designing 65 with Plants Explorations 72 A History 77 of Nature Age of Revolution 69 Year 2 History of Designed Architectural Great Empires: Sem 2 59 Virtual Environments Landscapes Enlightenment Islamic Civilizations Landscape Studio 3: Ecology of Urban Sem Exchange 59 Exchange 76 Urban Open Spaces Landscapes Year 3 Capstone Case Studies: Landscape Studio Sem 2 Landscape 73 Site Tectonics Imperial Rome 60 4: Designed Architecture Ecologies

21 How to Calculate your GPA What is the final two years? Second and third year level subjects to the total of 200points Includes any exchanges or cross-institutional study taken Lateral Entry Students Only your University of Melbourne grades will be used to calculate your average. The Calculation Add the final grade of each subject from the final relevant 200points Divide by the number of subjects

22 Graduate Access Melbourne Graduate Access Melbourne Providing access for applicants whose personal circumstances have had a sustained adverse effect on their academic achievement at undergraduate level or who are members of a specified group known to be under-represented in higher education. Why apply? Increase your chances of securing a Commonwealth supported place Increase your chances of getting in to the course of your choice Be considered for a one-off grant

23 Questions?