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Do I Have The Right To Teach? // What We Can Learn From The Public (with Jocelyn Chiew)
Acting as an extension to our previous conversation on Hearing Architecture - I’ve invited Jocelyn Chiew to share with me about her experience in design education, and how these lessons have shaped her design with the people at City of Melbourne. At the end of the day, architecture is for the people - and those who will be using it deserve a voice in shaping the way we design it too.
Acting as an extension to our previous conversation on Hearing Architecture - I’ve invited Jocelyn Chiew to share with me about her experience in design education, and how these lessons have shaped her design with the people at City of Melbourne. At the end of the day, architecture is for the people - and those who will be using it deserve a voice in shaping the way we design it too.
*This episode was recorded in October 2024
Notes:
Hearing Architecture Podcast: “Jocelyn Chiew - Intersectionality in architecture” (3 Oct, 2023) - Conversation here.
Design Excellence Program
Music: 'Memory’ - Composed by Marissa Wong
*This conversation was conducted while the sun was warming the spring skies of Wurrundjeri Country.
About Jocelyn Chiew
Jocelyn Chiew is the Director of City Design at the City of Melbourne, and a registered Architect, Landscape Architect and Urban Designer. She is committed to inclusive and participatory design processes that contribute to safe, sustainable and place specific architectures. Jocelyn leads the city’s Design Excellence Program and and award winning City Design studio. She is Deputy Chair of the Melbourne Design Review Panel, convenor for the Design Excellence Advisory Committee and oversees The Excellent City Series – an annual program of design talks and workshops. Jocelyn’s current and past industry appointments include member Gender Equity Victoria Put Her Name on It Reference Group, member Victorian Design Review Panel, Fellow Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), former State and National Councillor Australian Institute of Architects and founding Chair AILA Gender Equity Working Group. Jocelyn is committed to nurturing the next generation of designers, has led design studios at Masters level, and continues to contribute as a sessional lecturer and critic to various schools of design.
You can follow Jocelyn via her Instagram @jocelynchiew_
About Do I Have The Right To Teach? //
‘Do I have the right to teach?’ is probably a common question for those suffering severe imposter syndrome when teaching. Heck - probably it should be ‘Do they have the right to teach?’ is another question commonly asked among students when they feel their tutor is incompetent.
Season 5 of Archemist Podcast will tackle the tricky policies, politics and relationships often found teaching in architecture education (or well, teaching in general really). Inspired by a question I had from my first year self and a scathing comment from an interviewer, we will be interviewing guests who are or are not directly working in practice while teaching architecture-related design(to architecture students or to the general public). I’m curious to know what their experience has been, and whether they too have found obstacles generational gaps, imposter syndrome and possible politics within.
Disclaimer
This podcast is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. We do not provide professional advice for listeners. As information and facts change over time, we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies as time progresses.
You can find more about our terms and conditions here.
Do I Have The Right To Teach? // Knowledge Sharing as Content (with Alvin Zhu & Sana Tabassum)
What does it take to share knowledge as content? For this episode - I’ve invited Alvin Zhu and Sana Tabassum to share with me on their experiences in creating content for themselves and for those who are in the realm of architecture education, otherwise the threshold between graduation and the design profession.
What does it take to share knowledge as content? For this episode - I’ve invited Alvin Zhu and Sana Tabassum to share with me on their experiences in creating content for themselves and for those who are in the realm of architecture education, otherwise the threshold between graduation and the design profession.
Notes:
Critiquing Architecture School Series - Full series here.
Music: 'Memory’ - Composed by Marissa Wong
*This conversation was conducted while the moon was shining over Wurrundjeri Country, Bedegal Country; and while the sun was shining in London.
About Alvin Zhu
Alvin Zhu is a content creator, filmmaker, and Master of Architecture graduate dedicated to human-centric design and enhancing community well-being. He leverages digital platforms to inspire a global design community to create functional and empowering spaces.
During his studies, Alvin actively participated in various organisations and worked on film projects to positively influence the culture of architecture schools. Through his YouTube and Instagram channels, he reaches students worldwide, sharing insights and fostering a supportive community.
You can follow Alvin via his Instagram @alvinzhuxiyao or subscribe to his YouTube channel @AlvinZhu
About Sana Tabassum
Sana Tabassum is a multi-disciplinary designer facilitating personal design in a holistic way. Coming from a background in Architecture, Sana shows her unconventional career path, passion for supporting architecture students and entrepreneurial journey through her social media content. Her content focuses on healthy productivity and wellbeing as a pillar of creative work.
In 2019, :scale started as a blog documenting the various skills and lessons learnt from Sana’s experience as an architecture student. Since then, it has evolved and branched into a range of projects including a community-led magazine, global digital convention, cohort courses, mentorship and workshops for graduates and jobseekers.
Recently, Sana launched her own studio, Taba, developing brand identity packages and graphic assets for creative professionals as well as working on a range of freelance projects including architectural design.
You can follow Sana via her Instagram @to.scale and her blog :Scale (To Scale); or subscribe to her YouTube channel @toscaleblog and connect with her via LinkedIn
About Do I Have The Right To Teach? //
‘Do I have the right to teach?’ is probably a common question for those suffering severe imposter syndrome when teaching. Heck - probably it should be ‘Do they have the right to teach?’ is another question commonly asked among students when they feel their tutor is incompetent.
Season 5 of Archemist Podcast will tackle the tricky policies, politics and relationships often found teaching in architecture education (or well, teaching in general really). Inspired by a question I had from my first year self and a scathing comment from an interviewer, we will be interviewing guests who are or are not directly working in practice while teaching architecture-related design(to architecture students or to the general public). I’m curious to know what their experience has been, and whether they too have found obstacles generational gaps, imposter syndrome and possible politics within.
Disclaimer
This podcast is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. We do not provide professional advice for listeners. As information and facts change over time, we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies as time progresses.
You can find more about our terms and conditions here.
Do I Have The Right To Teach? // The Makings Of A Tutor (with. Damien Ferlazzo)
To begin my can of worms kind of season, I’ve invited my colleague Damien to explore his journey of becoming a tutor in Building Design. In comparison to our Architecture course - there are more complexities and requirements. So, what are these requirements? And what gave him the confidence to teach? Join us as we unpack the requirements of a tutor - and of course, the question of what it means to have the ‘right’ to teach.
To begin my can of worms kind of season, I’ve invited my colleague Damien to explore his journey of becoming a tutor in Building Design. In comparison to our Architecture course - there are more complexities and requirements. So, what are these requirements? And what gave him the confidence to teach? Join us as we unpack the requirements of a tutor - and of course, the question of what it means to have the ‘right’ to teach.
Music: 'Memory’ - Composed by Marissa Wong
About Damien Ferlazzo
During more than 18 years working in architecture and design, I have led project documentation and management for residential, commercial, education, community, defence and aged care projects. My career started with a focus on technical solutions and documentation. Evolving and growing through a variety of project roles and responsibilities, these days I enjoy leading project teams, project management and contribute as a technical advisor on multiple projects.
I have a keen interest in Passive House and completed my designer certification in 2021, which has aided my technical development in building performance and better-quality construction methods. I believe the certification method used for Passive House construction is a great example of the benefits of using a process that demands high level of collaboration during the project, which holds everyone to account through data driven testing & certification. This can only be a good thing for future clients and the integrity of our profession.
My passion for teaching and professional training has kept me involved in education, and I enjoy teaching at RMIT University in the School of Vocational Design & Social Context. At DesignInc, I contribute to the upskilling of project teams by delivering engaging training, coaching & mentoring. It's rewarding mentoring recent graduates and offering them guidance that supports building their confidence.
With a vision to improve productivity in the AEC industry, I am keen to work with industry to improve cross-discipline communications. By seeking to understand the nature of the relationship between architecture, consultants and contractors, I can see we share many similar issues. My ideal is to break down traditionally adversarial viewpoints so we can work more cohesively together in genuine collaboration.
You can connect with Damien via LinkedIn or through his blog Revit Link here.
About Do I Have The Right To Teach? //
‘Do I have the right to teach?’ is probably a common question for those suffering severe imposter syndrome when teaching. Heck - probably it should be ‘Do they have the right to teach?’ is another question commonly asked among students when they feel their tutor is incompetent.
Season 5 of Archemist Podcast will tackle the tricky policies, politics and relationships often found teaching in architecture education (or well, teaching in general really). Inspired by a question I had from my first year self and a scathing comment from an interviewer, we will be interviewing guests who are or are not directly working in practice while teaching architecture-related design(to architecture students or to the general public). I’m curious to know what their experience has been, and whether they too have found obstacles generational gaps, imposter syndrome and possible politics within.
Disclaimer
This podcast is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. We do not provide professional advice for listeners. As information and facts change over time, we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies as time progresses.
You can find more about our terms and conditions here.
Do I Have The Right To Teach? // From A Student's POV (with Dini Lee)
Dini joins me to host the premise of this slightly jarring question that will anchor the varied conversations of the season! Having recapped her journey as an architecture student over the past couple of years, we discuss our experience with our tutors and my personal experience as a tutor. There are many factors that impacts a student's learning experience. We hope this asks more questions - because, that is what this podcast is about! Happy listening!
Dini joins me to host the premise of this slightly jarring question that will anchor the varied conversations of the season! Having recapped her journey as an architecture student over the past couple of years, we discuss our experience with our tutors and my personal experience as a tutor. There are many factors that impacts a student's learning experience. We hope this asks more questions - because, that is what this podcast is about! Happy listening!
Music: 'Memory’ - Composed by Marissa Wong
About Dini Lee
Dini is a graduate of the Bachelor of Architectural Design at RMIT, and is now nearing the end of her Master of Architecture. She unravels her curiosities about our daily engagement with the built environment through her architectural studies and beyond. In the meantime you might find Dini exploring the city, documenting these curiosities on Instagram (@cloudhair23), as well as posting her latest art and textile works on The Side Side Project (@the_side_side_project)
About Do I Have The Right To Teach? //
‘Do I have the right to teach?’ is probably a common question for those suffering severe imposter syndrome when teaching. Heck - probably it should be ‘Do they have the right to teach?’ is another question commonly asked among students when they feel their tutor is incompetent.
Season 5 of Archemist Podcast will tackle the tricky policies, politics and relationships often found teaching in architecture education (or well, teaching in general really). Inspired by a question I had from my first year self and a scathing comment from an interviewer, we will be interviewing guests who are or are not directly working in practice while teaching architecture-related design(to architecture students or to the general public). I’m curious to know what their experience has been, and whether they too have found obstacles generational gaps, imposter syndrome and possible politics within.
Disclaimer
This podcast is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. We do not provide professional advice for listeners. As information and facts change over time, we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies as time progresses.
You can find more about our terms and conditions here.
Just a Thought // Have you ever asked a 'stupid question'?
In this experimental series (or shorts) - we dive into some small sparks of thoughts. In this series, we begin with the discussion on ‘stupid questions’ - we hear them all the time, but what does it mean?
Thanks Steve for bringing this question up - had a lot of fun recording this reflection together!
To start this segment off, we dive into one of the most loaded terms of all time - ‘stupid questions’. What the heck is a stupid question anyway and have we asked them before? Join me and Steve as we ponder on our experiences with ‘stupid questions’ - and what our feelings towards that term are!
Thanks Steve for bringing this question up - had a lot of fun recording this reflection together!
Music: Uniq - Bloom https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial
About Steve Tran
Steve is a New Zealand born Graduate of Architecture based in Melbourne, holding a Diploma of Visual Arts (Victoria University), Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (RMIT) and finally a Masters of Architecture (UoM). If you can’t already tell, Steve is highly interested in exploring a diversity of disciplines with the ultimate goal of creating meaningful experiences whether that be spatial or visual.
His arts practice predominately explores portraiture through traditional oil painting techniques, capturing expressions of the human condition and giving them their own identity - highlighting the beauty in the ordinary.
As a curious mind, he is always exploring through a creative lens, whether that be teaching, modelling with clay or designing the perfect workout plan.
About Just a Thought //
Just a Thought are short discussions on certain topics that we often hear in our architectural conversations. These are short takes to open up some food for thought! If not ingredients for thought for a wider discourse of course. We hope you enjoy these bite-sized discussions!
Disclaimer
This podcast is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. We do not provide professional advice for listeners. As information and facts change over time, we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies as time progresses.
You can find more about our terms and conditions here.
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