Design Science

Audio and Acoustics

The Audio and Acoustics program is unique in Australia and one of only a few comparable programs in the world. The program offers a balance of studio-based production subjects and theoretical and investigative subjects in acoustics and technical audio. It aims to extend students€™ existing skills to a high level of proficiency and professionalism in the various disciplines that contribute to the audio and acoustics fields. The program suits people with an academic and/or professional track record in audio or related areas, wishing to extend the breadth and level of their expertise.

The sound studios consist of a recording studio and a 5.1 format production studio. The acoustical laboratory has an anechoic room and a reverberant room, and is equipped with state-of-the-art acoustical measurement and analysis tools.

Students in the Audio and Acoustics program have the opportunity to develop a sophisticated understanding of and skills in, audio production and its application to new media, audio system and component design, audio and architectural acoustics, digital audio systems and electronics, and music as it relates to audio design. Students are exposed to world-class research activity and have the opportunity to undertake research projects of their own. The program is currently developing in the areas of sound reinforcement system design, interactive sound design, spatial audio, psychoacoustics and advanced measurement methods.

Units of study

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Certificate, Diploma and Master of Design Science
Audio and Acoustics Stream
Core units
DESC9011 Audio Production	6	Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful please contact the Faculty of Architecture Student Administration Centre.	Semester 1
DESC9115 Digital Audio Systems This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Permission required unless enrolled in the Audio stream. Enrolment numbers are limited by teaching resources.	Semester 1
DESC9117 Sound Design for New Media This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful please contact the Faculty of Architecture Student Administration Centre. First preference to students in the Audio and Acoustics streams.	Semester 2
DESC9138 Architectural and Audio Acoustics This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 1
Optional units
DESC9042 Electrics Electronics & Electroacoustics This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 1
DESC9090 Audio Systems and Measurement This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	A DESC9138	Semester 2
DESC9116 Loudspeaker Design This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre. First preference to Audio and Acoustics students.	Semester 2
DESC9133 Architectural Acoustics Practice This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	A DESC9138	Semester 2
DESC9134 Audio and Acoustics Seminar This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	A DESC9138 and DESC9011 P DESC9090 or DESC9133	Semester 1 Semester 2
DESC9135 Digital Audio Production with ProTools This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Permission required unless enrolled in the Audio and Acoustics stream. Enrolment numbers are limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre.	Semester 1b
DESC9136 Music Technologies This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. First preference to students in the Audio and Acoustics stream. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre.	Semester 2
DESC9137 Spatial Audio This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	A DESC9138 and DESC9011 Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre.	Semester 1
DESC9153 Graduate Internship This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	A Sufficient coursework to undertake guided professional work Note: Department permission required for enrolment Masters students only. Graduate Diploma students with permission of the Program Coordinator. Credit will not be granted for this unit of study.	Semester 1 Semester 2
DESC9191 Building Acoustics and Noise Control This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	A Undergraduate architecture or engineering degree. This unit is not offered in 2012	Semester 1b

Building Services

This program aims to accelerate the acquisition of knowledge and skills for professionals currently employed in the building services industry, to provide continuing professional development for those in the related fields of architecture and the building industry or to provide vocational training for those intending to transfer into this industry.

The core units of study in this program are listed in Table G. There is flexibility to study areas of specific interest to each student. Options are available in other related programs offered by the faculty (eg Building Services, Facilities Management, Illumination Design, Sustainable Design) and elective units may be taken from any other program in the faculty or from other relevant programs at the University of Sydney.

Units of study

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Building Stream
Last admission Semester 2, 2008.
Core units
DESC9014 Building Construction Technology This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 1a
DESC9074 Project Management This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 2a
DESC9145 Sustaining the Built Environment This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. First preference to Sustainable Design students. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre.	Semester 1a
DESC9151 Introduction to Building Services This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Students with the relevant building services background may appy for a waiver.	Semester 1a
PLAN9061 Planning Principles, Systems & Practice This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	N PLAN9020, PLAN9044 Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful please contact the Faculty of Architecture Student Administration Centre. Permission required in Semester One unless enrolled in Urban and Regional Planning.	Semester 1a Semester 2a
PLAN9048 Environmental Design and Planning This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 2b

Facilities Management

The Facilities Management stream is available in the Master of Design Science as a secondary stream. See the Facilities Management entry below for details of this program which is offered primarily under its own named award courses.

Units of study

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Building Services Stream
Core units
DESC9014 Building Construction Technology This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 1a
DESC9151 Introduction to Building Services This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Students with the relevant building services background may appy for a waiver.	Semester 1a
DESC9040 Electrical Services This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 1b
DESC9049 Financial Decision Making This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 1b
DESC9067 Mechanical Services This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 2b
DESC9192 Energy Code Compliance in Buildings This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	A Undergraduate architecture or engineering degree.	Semester 2b
DESC9015 Building Energy Analysis This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 2a
DESC9111 Energy Management in Buildings This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Masters candidates must complete this unit in their final year.	Semester 1a
Optional units
DESC9047 Strategic Facility Management This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 1
DESC9146 Climate, Comfort and Sustainable Design This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. First preference to Sustainable Design students. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre.	Semester 1b
DESC9166 Photo & Colorimetric Concepts & Mensurtn	6	N DESC9072 This unit of study is offered in odd numbered years only.	S1 Intensive
DESC9167 Vision and Visual Perception	6	N DESC9085 This unit of study is offered in odd numbered years only	S1 Intensive
DESC9191 Building Acoustics and Noise Control This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	A Undergraduate architecture or engineering degree. This unit is not offered in 2012	Semester 1b
DESC9074 Project Management This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 2a
DESC9048 Operational Facility Management This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 2a
DESC9050 Fire Protection Services This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	This unit of study is offered in even numbered years only.	Semester 2a
DESC9059 Hydraulic Services This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 2b
DESC9148 Sustainable Building Design Practice This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. First preference to Sustainable Design students. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre.	Semester 2a
DESC9164 Light Sources and Luminaires	6	P DESC9072 or DESC9166 N DESC9063 This unit of study is offered in odd numbered years only	S2 Intensive
DESC9168 The Visual Field and Human Factors	6	P DESC9085 or DESC9167 N DESC9086 This unit of study is offered in odd numbered years only.	S2 Intensive

Illumination Design

This is a professional program for architects, interior designers, engineers, ergonomists and related professionals. The aim is to improve the quality of lighting design and the quality of the luminous environment. This program is one of only a few in the world. Its emphasis is on producing good lighting designers by introducing students to the multidisciplinary background of lighting knowledge before integrating this knowledge into the general process of lighting design. Successful completion of the core will qualify you for full membership of the Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand, subject to the required practical experience.

Units of study

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Illumination Design Stream
Core units
DESC9165 Lighting Design This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	12	N DESC9064 This unit of study is offered in even numbered years only.	Semester 1b
DESC9166 Photo & Colorimetric Concepts & Mensurtn	6	N DESC9072 This unit of study is offered in odd numbered years only.	S1 Intensive
DESC9167 Vision and Visual Perception	6	N DESC9085 This unit of study is offered in odd numbered years only	S1 Intensive
DESC9169 Daylight in Buildings This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	N DESC9106	Semester 1b
DESC9168 The Visual Field and Human Factors	6	P DESC9085 or DESC9167 N DESC9086 This unit of study is offered in odd numbered years only.	S2 Intensive
DESC9164 Light Sources and Luminaires	6	P DESC9072 or DESC9166 N DESC9063 This unit of study is offered in odd numbered years only	S2 Intensive
Optional units
DESC9151 Introduction to Building Services This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Students with the relevant building services background may appy for a waiver.	Semester 1a
DESC9154 Lighting Design Software This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	A Lighting design fundamentals P 24 credit points Graduate Diploma or Masters only. This unit of study is offered in even numbered years only.	Semester 1a
DESC9040 Electrical Services This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 1b
DESC9049 Financial Decision Making This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 1b
DESC9160 Lighting Photography	6	This unit of study is offered in odd numbered years only. Available to Graduate Diploma and Masters students only.	S1 Late Int
DESC9152 Lighting Design Masterclass This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	A Lighting design fundamentals This unit of study is offered in even numbered years only.	Semester 1b
DESC9074 Project Management This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 2a
DESC9161 Theatre and Performance Lighting	6	A fundamentals of lighting. This unit of study is offered in odd numbered years only. Available to Graduate Diploma and Masters students only.	S2 Late Int
DESC9111 Energy Management in Buildings This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Masters candidates must complete this unit in their final year.	Semester 1a
DESC9153 Graduate Internship This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	A Sufficient coursework to undertake guided professional work Note: Department permission required for enrolment Masters students only. Graduate Diploma students with permission of the Program Coordinator. Credit will not be granted for this unit of study.	Semester 1 Semester 2

Sustainable Design

This program provides the necessary skills and knowledge to design energy-efficient and environmentally conscious buildings. It addresses the relationship between architecture and current environmental issues, and it explores environmentally sustainable architecture. The core units of study in this program are listed in Table graduate units of study. There is flexibility to study areas of specific interest to each student. Options are available in other related programs offered by the faculty (eg Building Services, Facilities Management, Illumination Design) and elective units may be taken from any other program in the faculty or from other relevant programs at the University of Sydney.

Units of study

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Sustainable Design Stream
Core units
DESC9145 Sustaining the Built Environment This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. First preference to Sustainable Design students. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre.	Semester 1a
DESC9146 Climate, Comfort and Sustainable Design This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. First preference to Sustainable Design students. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre.	Semester 1b
DESC9147 Sustainable Building Design Principles This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. First preference to Sustainable Design students. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre.	Semester 2a
DESC9148 Sustainable Building Design Practice This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. First preference to Sustainable Design students. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre.	Semester 2a
Optional units
DESC9151 Introduction to Building Services This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Students with the relevant building services background may appy for a waiver.	Semester 1a
DESC9165 Lighting Design This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	12	N DESC9064 This unit of study is offered in even numbered years only.	Semester 1b
MARC6101 Performance Based Modelling in Design This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	C One of MARC4001, MARC4002, MARC4003, MARC5001 or MARC5201	Semester 1
DESC9169 Daylight in Buildings This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	N DESC9106	Semester 1b
DESC9193 History of Sustainable Building Design	6		Semester 2
DESC9015 Building Energy Analysis This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 2a
DESC9111 Energy Management in Buildings This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	Masters candidates must complete this unit in their final year.	Semester 1a
PLAN9048 Environmental Design and Planning This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 2b
DESC9150 Sustainability Research Project This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
Recommended Electives
DESC9073 Computer Simulations in Buildings 1 This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	A Undergraduate Architecture, Design Computing or Engineering degree	Semester 1
DESC9014 Building Construction Technology This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6		Semester 1a
DESC9075 Computer Simulations in Buildings 2 This unit of study is not Data Audit Committee Approved	6	A Undergraduate Architecture, Design Computing or Engineering degree	Semester 2a

Course rules

Graduate Certificate in Design Science

Graduate Diploma in Design Science

Master of Design Science

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course Resolutions

1 Course codes

Code	Course and stream title
CG051	Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Audio and Acoustics)
CG042	Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Building)*
CG043	Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Building Services)
CG048	Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Illumination Design)
CG049	Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Sustainable Design)
CF051	Graduate Diploma in Design Science (Audio and Acoustics)
CF042	Graduate Diploma in Design Science (Building)*
CF043	Graduate Diploma in Design Science (Building Services)
CF048	Graduate Diploma in Design Science (Illumination Design)
CF049	Graduate Diploma in Design Science (Sustainable Design)
CC051	Master of Design Science (Audio and Acoustics)
CC151	Master of Design Science (Audio and Acoustics and stream)
CC042	Master of Design Science (Building)*
CC142	Master of Design Science (Building and stream)*
CC043	Master of Design Science (Building Services)
CC143	Master of Design Science (Building Services and stream)
CC048	Master of Design Science (Illumination Design)
CC148	Master of Design Science (Illumination Design and stream)
CC049	Master of Design Science (Sustainable Design)
CC149	Master of Design Science (Sustainable Design and stream)

*Last admission semester 2, 2008

2 Attendance pattern

(1)

The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time, according to candidate choice, with the exception of the following courses which are only offered part time:

(a)

the Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Sustainable Design)

(b)

the Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Illumination Design)

(c)

the Graduate Diploma in Design Science (Illumination Design) if commenced in an even numbered year

(d)

the Master of Design Science (Illumination Design) if commenced in an even numbered year

(e)

the Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Audio and Acoustics) if commenced in semester two.

3 Master's type

The master's degrees in these resolutions are professional master's courses, as defined by the Coursework Rule.

4 Embedded courses in this sequence

(1)

The embedded courses in this sequence are:

(a)

the Graduate Certificate in Design Science

(b)

the Graduate Diploma in Design Science

(c)

the Master of Design Science

(2)

Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.

5 Streams

(1)

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Design Science are required to complete one of the following streams:

(a)

Audio and acoustics;

(b)

Building;

(c)

Building services;

(d)

Illumination design; and

(e)

Sustainable design.

(2)

Candidates for the Master of Design Science who elect a 96 credit point program must complete two streams, combining any of the above. The following stream is also available, as a secondary stream only - Facilities management.

(3)

Completion of a stream(s) is a requirement of the course.

(4)

Candidates wishing to transfer between streams should contact the Faculty student office.

6 Admission to candidature

(1)

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, according to the following admissions criteria.

(2)

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Design Science requires a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.

(3)

Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Design Science requires:

(a)

a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or

(b)

completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate with a weighted average mark of at least 70 across all units attempted for the award.

(4)

Admission to the Master of Design Science requires:

(a)

a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or

(b)

completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma; or

(c)

completion of the requirement of the graduate certificate with a weighted average mark of at least 70 across all the units attempted for the award.

(5)

In exceptional circumstances the Dean or nominee may admit applicants without the following qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed by the Dean or nominee to be equivalent.

7 Requirements for award

(1)

The units of study that may be taken for these awards are set out in Table G.

(2)

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Design Science, a candidate must complete 24 credit points in a single stream, as specified in the tables of requirements below.

(3)

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Design Science, a candidate must complete 48 credit points in a single stream, as specified in the tables of requirements below.

(4)

To qualify for the award of the Master of Design Science with a single stream, a candidate must complete 72 credit points in a single stream, as specified in the tables of requirements below.

(5)

To qualify for the award of the Master of Design Science with two streams, a candidate must complete 96 credit points in two streams, as specified in the table of requirements below, and:

(a)

nominate which of the two streams is primary, and meet the core and optional requirements for that stream;

(b)

nominate which of the streams is secondary, and meet the core requirements for that stream;

(c)

a unit that is common to the requirements of both streams may count towards the requirements for both streams, but may only count once in the total credit points for the degree.

(6)

Tables of Requirements:

Audio and Acoustics

Minimum Core CP

Minimum

Optional CP

Maximum Elective CP

Graduate Certificate

Graduate Diploma

Masters

Building	Minimum Core CP	Maximum Elective CP
Graduate Certificate	24	0
Graduate Diploma	30	18
Masters	36	36

Building Services	Minimum Core CP	Minimum Optional CP	Maximum Elective CP
Graduate Certificate	18	6	0
Graduate Diploma	24	12	12
Masters*	36	12	24

*Master's candidates must complete DESC9111 Energy Management in Buildings in their final semester.

Facilities Management	Minimum Core CP	Minimum Optional CP	Maximum Elective CP
Masters (Secondary stream only)	36	0	0

Illumination Design	Minimum Core CP	Minimum Optional CP	Maximum Elective CP
Graduate Certificate	24	0	0
Graduate Diploma	36	6	6
Masters	36	18	18

Sustainable Design	Minimum Core CP	Minimum Optional CP	Maximum Elective CP
Graduate Certificate	18	6	0
Graduate Diploma	24	12	12
Masters	24	18	30

(7)

Core units completed in excess of the minimum requirements may count as optional or elective units of study.

(8)

Optional units completed in excess of the minimum requirements may count as elective units of study.

8 Course transfer

A candidate for the master's degree or graduate diploma may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Dean, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.

9 Transitional provisions

(1)

These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.

(2)

Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.

University of Sydney Handbooks - 2011 Archive

The University of Sydney - Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Handbook

Design Science

Audio and Acoustics

Units of study

Certificate, Diploma and Master of Design Science

Audio and Acoustics Stream

Core units

Optional units

Building Services

Units of study

Building Stream

Core units

Facilities Management

Units of study

Building Services Stream

Core units

Optional units

Illumination Design

Units of study

Illumination Design Stream

Core units

Optional units

Sustainable Design

Units of study

Sustainable Design Stream

Core units

Optional units

Recommended Electives

Course rules

Graduate Certificate in Design Science

Graduate Diploma in Design Science

Master of Design Science

Course Resolutions

1 Course codes

2 Attendance pattern

3 Master's type

4 Embedded courses in this sequence

5 Streams

6 Admission to candidature

7 Requirements for award

8 Course transfer

9 Transitional provisions