FAQ

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Can I gain academic credits for this program?
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The studio program, associated lectures and supporting events equate to 150 hours high-level study at Masters level. The spirit of the event is that participation is the focus and there is no formal assessment. A certificate of satisfactory completion will be issued to all participants completing the program. Universities internationally have, over the three years since its inception, accepted this event as gaining credit towards their programs.

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What do you mean by a senior architecture student?
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Experienced architectural students participating with practitioners enrich the dynamic of the studio program. However, well developed architectural skills and design capability are essential to participation, and a senior student is one who has successfully completed a minimum of three years study in a recognised or accredited architecture course. That is in Year 4 or 5 of a five year professional degree program or equivalent. Exceptions may be made under specific circumstances.

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Are there any courses I can take in Australia following on from the Master Class?
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There are no specific courses that follow the issues addressed in the Master Class. There are some programs at Masters degree level available in Australia.

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My travel plans don't tie in with the coach transfers indicated in the program. Can the coach wait for me, and, if not, what other transfer options do I have?
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Unfortunately, to meet our tight schedules, we are unable to delay the departure of the coaches. We strongly suggest that you arrange your travel around the coach transfers provided for the master class, since, in a sparsely populated country such as Australia, public transport links to small regional centres - such as Nowra (near Riversdale) - are neither frequent or convenient.

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Will the studio work be structured according to teams, individuals or pairs?
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It is Glenn Murcutt’s preference that you will work in teams of two or three with direct tutorial support from Glenn and the other tutors. If you absolutely insist, it may be possible for you to work alone. In the second week, selected undergraduate students will be available to assist you in the production of models and drawings.

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I'm a practicing architect. Is this course for me too?
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Yes - definitely. Many of our enrolments come from practicing architects. Others have come from senior and postgraduate students of architecture, as well as academics. Increasingly, the practitioner participants find the program a fantastic mid-career break.

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I am not an architect or architecture student, but I admire Glenn Murcutt’s work. Can I attend the master class?
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The structure of the program is such that only those with advanced architectural skills will be able to participate.

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Are there any scholarships or bursaries available to students?
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Unfortunately not - the program is run as a non-profit event on a cost recovery basis.

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Is the price inclusive of airfares?
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No. The price does include all transfers, accommodation and most food (excluding meals on our five free evenings).

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How much spending money should I bring?
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You will need to bring enough money for a few short trips via public transport to and from the accommodation and the studio in week 2 plus enough for five evening meals on free evenings. Aside from that, only as much as you will wish to spend on extra food and drink, film, souvenirs and incidentals.

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Would it be worth my while staying a few days or weeks in Australia after the master class? Are there many things I would wish to see and do?
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Yes and YES! Please tell us your interests, and we’ll make some suggestions for your itinerary. Many of the international participants make the master Class the centrepiece of an extended stay in Australia.

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