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Design Project 2 (P00476)

? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : ACE-P-DP2

This course involves studio-based work in which rigorous experimentation and research in contemporary architectural design techniques takes place. It develops the design experimentation conducted in 'Design Project 1', and culminates in a thoroughly resolved architectural proposal for a specified urban setting. The range of knowledges and skills developed in courses in architectural theory and digital design are expected to be thoroughly integrated into this architectural proposal.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : Costs in the presentation of their work

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Laboratory Monday 14:00 17:00 Central
Laboratory Thursday 14:00 17:00 Central

? Additional Class Information : Studio tutorials

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Undertake architectural design work of an advanced standard on the basis of a critical understanding architecture's relation to the larger field of cultural production
- Think creatively about architectural design and its implications for contemporary urban contexts
- Articulate appropriate theoretical dimensions of architecture and creatively mobilise them within a digitally informed design practice
- Evaluate a range of design techniques and apply selected techniques appropriately within a given professional context
- Show leadership within an architectural design team by demonstrating skills in research, design, discussion, writing, and presentation.

Assessment Information

Architectural design portfolio (100%)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Catherine Carmichael
Tel : (0131 6)50 2305
Email : Catherine.Carmichael@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Stephen Cairns
Email : stephen.cairns@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.ace.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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