Undergraduate Course: Architecture Placement: Working Learning (ARCH10004)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Placement |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
Architecture - joint with Edinburgh College of Art |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This module introduces and elaborates upon aspects of architectural practice, including the architect/client relationship, professional bodies, current legislation and methods of procurement. The module offers an opportunity or workplace learning as it is undertaken during the placement period, a continuous period of recognised employment (or related activity agreed with the Placement tutor) during which a student undertakes a programme of work experience in an architect&©s office or similar place of work. Students&© understanding of specified aspects of architectural practice is tested through on-line submissions during the placement period. |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student
will be able to demonstrate using written communication:
1. Awareness of the regulatory and business framework which provides a context for the delivery of architectural design; including the duties and obligations laid down in professional codes of conduct and health and safety
legislation in the workplace;
2. Knowledge of the context of practice, the professional groupings in construction, the value of team working, and one's own place within these groupings;
3. An awareness of professionalism, the relationship to the client and the role of the professional bodies.
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Assessment Information
| Learning outcomes are assessed by coursework assignments related to the lectures and individual study/research. Coursework proformas submitted online via VLE/webCT. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Professionalism, work-based learning |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Soledad Garcia Ferrari
Tel: 0131 221 6083
Email: s.garcia@eca.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
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