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Caught in the act of collaboration: Students’ experiences of collective learning within a real-world design studio context
No full textThis study is an evaluation of design students’ perceptions of the benefits of collective learning in a real-world collaborative design studio. Third year students worked in inter-disciplinary teams representing architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and industrial design. Responding to a real-world brief and in consultation with an industry partner client and early childhood education pre-service teachers, the teams were required to collectively propose a design response for a community-based child and family centre, on an iconic koala sanctuary site. Data were collected using several methods including a participatory action research method, through the form of a large analogue, collaborative jigsaw puzzle. Using a grounded theory methodology, qualitative data were thematically analysed to reveal six distinct aspects of collaboration, which positively impacted the students’ learning experience. The results of this study include recommendations for improving real world collaboration in the design studio in preparation for students’ transition into professional practice
When film, fashion & interiors collide: Designing the After Darkly Graduate Fashion Show
No full textIn 2013 QUT Interior Design and Fashion Disciplines partnered to design the Catwalk for the QUT After Darkly Graduate Fashion Show. The ephemeral work (catwalk canopy and cinematic affects) was developed through collaboration between the authors based upon an undergraduate interior design unit ‘Filmic Interiors’ in which students were tasked with designing a fashion show. Filmic Interiors exploited the potential of film to influence, understand, and develop novel interior spaces through consideration of mise-en-scene, cinematic effects and atmospheric design strategies engaged by key film directors Jean Pierre Jeunet and Darren Aronofsky. The design outcome represents a hybridisation of student design proposals, contemplating both film and emerging collections from graduate fashion students. \ud
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The work explored a number of iterations each testing material qualities and immaterial cinematic affects, as a means to develop new space. The process was led by experimentation undertaken by the designers through previous studio explorations surrounding the theme of ‘Strange Space’ and design practice ‘Making Strange’(Lindquist & Pytel, 2012). In doing so, the work paralleled the material formations of ‘obsessive collections’ and ‘making do’ evident in Jeunet’s scenography, rendering uncanny hybrid space (Ezra, 2008). Evocation of the immaterial found in much of director Aronofsky’s work, also became critical in the atmospheric experience intended for the show.\ud
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This paper explores the process of collaboration and material experimentation in design, approached through a filmic lens. It provides insight into what happens when one enters into what can be termed an ‘ecology of production’, whereby the experimental making becomes the collaborative agent between designers, disciplines, and between stage and spectators. Finally it underlines the importance of ‘finding the work’ through material making and testing rather than through more controlled formalistic responses
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Full text linkThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Full text link“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Full text linkWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Enigmatic assemblages: Follies at the intersection of architecture and photography
No full textHyperreal architectural photographic assemblages proliferate within contemporary media: artists, photographers and architects envision digital worlds that operate at the intersection of hyperreal architectural renders, artistic media and photography. The manifestation of these assemblages can be examined in the works of French artist Zacharie Gaudrillot-Roy (1986–), and Canadian artists Carl Zimmerman (1951–) and David Trautrimas.
Gaudrillot-Roy’s assemblages from the series Façades #3 interrogate the notion of architectural form, how buildings impose and connect with their environments. The photographs present the buildings in a superficially twilight aesthetic; the viewer’s immediate glance registers a possible reality, but a second glance confirms the flattened buildings can only be a discourse on the enigmatic notion of spatial qualities. Zimmerman’s photographic practice questions the notion of imagined environments by using the mechanism of the folly or ruin within a utopian world. In contrast, Trautrimas’s assemblages use pastiche, montage and collage to extend on both Zimmerman’s and Gaudrillot-Roy’s images, creating surreal utopian possibilities that transform an actuality by creating and manipulating spatial qualities, redefining how we conceive and perceive space.
These pluralistic assemblages draw insights and multiple narratives, as digital architecture has become pervasive and ubiquitous in the search for spatial properties. Unique and enigmatic narratives are constructed, allowing investigations to further the Deleuzian concept of ‘assemblage’ (in French, agencement). This paper aims to shed light on how this contradiction is a central engine for the articulation of relevant discourses and narratives, which have a significant impact on contemporary spatial conception and practices, and push the creative research beyond the limits of the mere superposition that one experiences daily with the digital augmentation of reality
The folly of suburban electrical boxes : re-assessing the suburban footpaths under Covid-19 lock-down L4 (25 March-27 April 2020) Auckland, New Zealand
No full text[Colour photographs of examples of suburban electrical boxes
Exploring the interplay of ecologies in architecture: Archiving digital media
No full textThis research delves into the intricate relationships shaping the ecologies of architectural representation and their profound impact on contemporary spatial experiences. By examining the dynamic interplay between territorialization, subjectivity, digital media, and simulacrum, this study seeks to unravel the multifaceted dimensions contributing to the architectural landscape’s evolving nature. The theme of territorialization is explored as a mechanism through which physical spaces are delineated, demarcated, and imbued with socio-cultural significance. Investigating the ways in which architecture engages with territorialization unveils the intricate dialogues between built environments and the socio-political contexts in which they exist. Subjectivity emerges as a critical lens through which individuals perceive and engage with architectural spaces. Understanding the subjective experience of architecture delves into the psychological and emotional dimensions, revealing the symbiotic relationship between human perception and the built environment. The integration of digital media into architectural practices is a transformative force that shapes contemporary design, communication, and interaction. This study scrutinizes the impact of digital media on the creation, representation, and dissemination of architectural forms, exploring the potential of technology to redefine spatial narratives.
Simulacrum archiving, in the context of architecture, introduces a dimension of hyperreality, where representations of spaces may surpass their physical manifestations. This investigation contemplates the implications of archiving architectural simulacra, acknowledging the complex interweaving of authenticity, representation, and memory within the digital realm.
By synthesizing these themes, the research aims to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the ecologies of architecture. The findings hold implications for architects and consumers of architectural imagery, offering insights into the intricate relationships that define the contemporary built environment and its interactions with human experience and technological advancements
China trip & China teaching
No full textTeaching in China has a rhythm that feels almost ritualistic. Mornings start early at 5:30 AM, followed by breakfast at 6 AM on the 49th floor of a revolving restaurant, accompanied by the melancholic sounds of traditional Chinese music. By 7 AM, we’re in a taxi for an hour-long ride through the bustling city to the Shandong Jianzhu University (SJU) campus. Along the way, we observe the dynamic flow of people, cars, and bikes before arriving to begin teaching at 8 AM.
On rare days off, an early walk around Daming Lake offers a refreshing break from the September heat or the chill of December. The contrast between the old city and the modern Jinan City Square (Parc 66) showcases a striking blend of history and contemporary life. Strolling around the tranquil Baotu Springs or hiking up Thousand Buddha Mountain adds to the charm of this ever-evolving city
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