Undergraduate Course: Architectural Design: Assembly (ARCH08004)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Architecture - joint with Edinburgh College of Art |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This module introduces the theme of assembly in
architectural design. It is focused on the capacity of
structure, construction, and materials to create
architecture. These physical factors as are
considered alongside more ephemeral conditions
such as light and sound. The way architecture
establishes variable distinctions between exterior and
interior spaces is also examined. The module asks
students to develop these themes through
consideration of a relatively simple programme such
as a dwelling. To this end, students work on an
integrated series of design exercises and projects.
Students produce design proposals that are
represented by a range of techniques ranging from
expressive and scale drawings and models.
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Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 | | Central | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | 13:30 - 15:30 | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 09:00 - 10:50 | | | | | Central | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | | | | 14:00 - 14:50 | | Central | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 13:00 | | | | | Central | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | | | | 13:30 - 15:30 | | Central | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | | Central | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | | | | 15:00 - 18:00 |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
8 hour(s) per week for 12 week(s). There are 2 main studio days which will be structured according to the design projects being undertaken. A mixture of methods will be used, supervised learning, directed learning, and independent learning. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student
will be able to demonstrate:
1. Awareness of principles of assembly, materiality,
specific constructional and environmental logics
and how they inform the design of architecture;
2. Capacity to manipulate architectural form in the
consideration of interior and exterior space and
simple programmes;
3. Skills in the representation of simple architectural
designs, including design process, in the portfolio
format. |
Assessment Information
Continuous assessment through design coursework, and portfolio presentation for examination at the end of the semester. Drawn, modeled and documented design studio work & project panels.
This course will be assessed in accordance with The Assessment Regulations of Edinburgh College of Art |
Special Arrangements
| This course is taught jointly with Edinburgh College of Art. Students will have access to both campuses and may be located in studios at either institution. |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mrs Fiona Mclachlan
Tel: (0131 6)50 2300
Email: F.McLachlan@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Rosemary Hall
Tel: 650 2306
Email: r.hall@eca.ac.uk |
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