Current News 30 July 2013 NEW RMIT MASTER OF URBAN DESIGN: RMIT has launched a new Master of Urban Design (coursework by project). Urban Design at RMIT advances the role of design and innovative practice in shaping future cities in response to rapid urban change locally and globally. Intensive urban studios are offered in Melbourne, Ho Chi Minh City and Barcelona. Applicants who have completed a Master of Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture (or equivalent) are eligible to complete this program in one year (full time or two years part time). The Master of Urban Design program is now open for applications for the July mid-year intake. 3 March 2013 RMIT ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH ASSESSED AT HIGHEST POSSIBLE RANKING OF 5 - OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE WELL ABOVE WORLD STANDARD - IN 2012 ERA AUDIT. In the Australian Research Council 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) audit RMIT Architecture was assessed at the highest possible ranking of 5 - outstanding performance well above world standard. 1 March 2013 RMIT ARCHITECTURE STAFF, STUDENTS AND ALUMNI ANNOUNCED AS WINNERS IN THE NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN ACHIEVEMENT IN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS, 2013: The Neville Quarry Architectural Education Prize was awarded to RMIT Architecture Professor Peter Corrigan. The BlueScope Steel Glenn Murcutt Student Prize was awarded to RMIT Architecture (Professional) student James Loder. The Emerging Architect Prize was awarded to RMIT Architecture (Professional) Alumni Clare Cousins. The William J. Mitchell International Committee Prize was awarded to RMIT Master of Architecture (Research) alumni John Gollings. The Dulux Study Tour Prize for emerging architects was awarded to RMIT Architecture (Professional) alumni and RMIT Architecture design studio leaders Amy Muir and Melanie Bright. 28 February 2013 INTERNATIONAL VISITING STAFF: International visiting staff who are contributing to the RMIT Architecture professional degree teaching program in semester 1, 2013 include: Francois Roche; Veronika Valk; Prof Matthias Kohler 21 September 2012 RMIT ACADEMICS WIN PREMIER'S DESIGN AWARD: RMIT Architecture academics Paul Minifie and Jan van Schaik, directors of Minifie van Schaik, have won the Victorian Premier's Design Award for the Edithvale Seaford Wetlands Discovery Centre. | Selected Projects | Current/Upcoming Events 24 May 2013 RMIT DESIGN HUB EXHIBITION Convergence: Transforming Our Future, Design Research Institute Venue: Level 1-3 and throughout the RMIT Design Hub. Opening: 02.05.2013 @ 6 pm. Dates: 03.05.2013 - 24.05.2013. Convergence: Transforming Our Future is an exhibition and event program showcasing five years of world–class, trans-disciplinary practice at the Design Research Institute, RMIT University. 25 May 2013 THEATRE PERFORMANCE: The Lover (based on a novel by by Marguerite Duras). Director: Greg Carroll. Set and Costume Design: Peter Corrigan. Cast: Kate Kendall. This performance is being staged as part of the exhibition: Peter Corrigan: Cities of Hope. Theatre Venue: RMIT Gallery. Theatre Dates: 14 May – 25 May 8 June 2013 EXHIBITION: Peter Corrigan: Cities of Hope. Curator: Vanessa Gerrans Exhibition Venue: RMIT Gallery. Exhibition Opening: Friday 12 April, 6-8 pm. Exhibition Dates: 12 April – 8 June. | ||
