MADE by the Opera House: Multidisciplinary Australian Danish
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
2013 – 2023 2013 MADE by the Opera House: Multidisciplinary Australian Danish Exchange Application and Program Terms & Conditions Effective: 5 June 2020 Information on how to apply for MADE and the application form part of these Terms and Conditions. Submission of an application is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. The MADE Charter and MADE Student Agreement are set out at www.sydneyoperahouse.com/MADE 1. Definitions Applicant means a student enrolled at an Australian university in NSW, or from a recognised Danish university/tertiary institution1, in the field of architecture, engineering or design (within the context of the built environment – that is, within the context of buildings (both exterior and interior) or large infrastructure, making an application to participate in the Program. Program means Multidisciplinary Australian Danish Exchange (“MADE”) program which is administered by the Steering Group. Scholarship means the sum of money awarded from the Steering Group to a Student to assist with the undertaking of that Student’s participation in the Program. Selection Panel means a panel comprising of representatives from the Steering Group. Steering Group means The Australian Steering Group and the Danish Steering Group, consisting of representatives as outlined in the Charter. MADE Student means an Applicant who is successful in obtaining a place to participate in the Program. 1 Aarhus School of Architecture, Design School Kolding, Aalborg University, Technical University of Denmark, Aarhus University, University of Southern Denmark, VIA University College and The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts: Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation MADE Sponsors and Partners Terms & Conditions | 1 2013 – 2023 2013 2. Program Scope The program is outlined in the Charter and subject to the Charter’s Terms. The final program is subject to approval by the Steering Group and the Steering Group reserves the right to alter it from year to year. In addition: 2.1 the Steering Group will determine the elements of the program for each year’s intake. 2.2 the Steering Group is responsible for the administration of the Program. 2.3 Five (5) Applicants from a recognised Danish tertiary institution will be selected for travel to Australia to participate in the Program in Sydney for six (6) weeks from early July to late August each year. 2.4 Five (5) Applicants from an Australian university in NSW will be selected for travel to Denmark to participate in the Program for six (6) weeks from early January to late February each year. 2.5 It is anticipated that in each of the Australian and Danish streams of the Program, Students will be recruited from the following disciplines (a) Engineering (within the context of the built environment): 2 (b) Architecture: 2 (c) Design (within the context of the built environment): 1 2.6 The Steering Group reserves the right to vary the figures above at their discretion from time to time. 3. Eligibility To be eligible to apply for the Program, Applicants must: 3.1 Be enrolled in a relevant degree at an Australian university in NSW or a recognised Danish university/tertiary institution, both at the time of application and for the duration of the Program; 3.2 Declare they have not completed a Master degree by the Program start date; 3.3 Have successfully completed the second year of an undergraduate degree in the discipline of architecture, engineering or design (area of study in engineering and design must be within the context of the built environment) by: (a) (For Australian NSW Applicants) 31 December of the year before the relevant year of the Program (b) (For Danish Applicants) 30 June of the same year of the Program 3.4 Be continuing to study after completing the Program. 3.5 If requested, provide an official offer of admission from the Applicant’s university/tertiary institution, or if this is not available, a Declaration of Honour written by the applicant stating the intended university, degree title, expected commencement date of studies and applicant’s signature. This applies if the Applicant is: MADE Sponsors and Partners Terms & Conditions | 2 2013 – 2023 2013 3. Eligibility (cont’) 3.5 (a) Not enrolled in a degree at the time of application (for instance undertaking a sabbatical year or work placement) and intends return to study after completing the Program, or (b) In the final year of their undergraduate degree at the time of application and intends to commence a new degree after completing the Program (for instance an Honour or Master degree) 3.6 Be able to participate in the program in Denmark or Australia within the specified Program dates; 3.7 Make themselves free to participate in media calls and publicity events during the Program and up to and including Sydney Opera House’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2023. 3.8 Complete the Program application form in English. All instruction of the Program will be conducted in English. 4. Application 4.1 For application dates and deadline, please refer to the MADE by the Opera House website. 4.2 Applications to be submitted at the MADE by the Opera House website. 4.3 Only complete applications received by the due date will be considered. 5. Selection Criteria Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 5.1 Interest in, or demonstrated history of contribution to, multidisciplinary or integrated design; 5.2 High academic standing within the field of architecture, engineering or design (within the context of the built environment); 5.3 High level presentation, teamwork and communication skills; 5.4 Motivation to act as an ambassador for the Program, during the Program and up to and including Sydney Opera House’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2023. MADE Sponsors and Partners Terms & Conditions | 3 2013 – 2023 2013 6. Interview and Selection 6.1 The Selection Panel will select a shortlist of Applicants based on the selection criteria listed in Section 5 above. 6.2 The shortlisted Applicants will be interviewed and the Selection Panel will select the five (5) successful applications based on the interview and the Applicant meeting the selection criteria. The Selection Panel’s decision at all stages of the selection process is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 6.3 Interviews will be conducted for a shortlist of Applicant finalists. The five successful Applicants will be notified by telephone or email. 7. Scholarship The Steering Group will award a scholarship of AU $6,000.00 (or equivalent) to each successful Applicant. A total of ten scholarships per year will be awarded to: (a) Five (5) Students from an Australian university in NSW (b) Five (5) Students from a recognised Danish tertiary institution The MADE Students must sign a Student Agreement with respect to their obligations and entitlements, prior to confirmation of their place in the Program. 8. Interview and Selection 8.1 Participate in the Program as directed by the Steering Group including attending placement at engineering, architectural and design firms as selected by the Steering Group. Attendance is required at these firms on all business days unless illness evidenced by a medical certificate prevents such attendance; 8.2 Participate in a group project as determined by the host Steering Group; 8.3 Participate in study tours, masterclasses and workshops relevant to the program; 8.4 Submit a group project report or project panels to both Steering Groups; 8.5 At the end of the 6-week program, present the completed project to the host Steering Group; 8.6 On return to home country, present the completed project to their home country Steering Group; 8.7 Submit an individual reflection statement to the host Steering Group about the MADE Student’s learning experience; 8.8 Participate in interactive activities including blogging and interviews during the 6 weeks of the Program; MADE Sponsors and Partners Terms & Conditions | 4 2013 – 2023 2013 8. Interview and Selection (cont’) 8.9 Over the ten year life of the Program up to and including Sydney Opera House’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2023, contribute content to the MADE Alumni website. This can include blog posts summarising the project the Student has completed, photographs of the Student’s journey and experiences, showing how participation in the Program has enriched the Student’s professional development; 8.10 Act an ambassador for the Program during the Program and up to and including Sydney Opera House’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2023 which could include: (a) Attending media calls and publicity events during this period; (b) Supporting future MADE students; (c) Enhancing the MADE Alumni network. 9. General Term and Conditions 9.1 Applicants warrant that the application is their original work and that they are the owner of all the material submitted as part of their application and that the application does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party. 9.2 In the event any Applicant is selected as a MADE Student, then by submitting the application in perpetuity: (a) The Applicant grants the Steering Group, jointly and severally, a worldwide, perpetual, exclusive, royalty free and transferrable licence to use, reproduce, segment, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display and communicate the report produced by the MADE Student as part of the Program (“Program Report”) in any media; (b) The Applicant also grants the Steering Group, jointly and severally the right to sub-licence the rights under this licence to any third party deemed appropriate by them; (c) To the extent permitted by law, the Applicant consents to the Steering Group, jointly or severally, doing anything in relation to the use of the Program Report that (but for this consent) would otherwise infringe any moral right that might exist anywhere in the world; and (d) The Applicant grants the Steering Group, jointly and severally, the right to promote the Program, including the Program Report, in any media during the Program.