Postgraduate Course: Architecture and the City (ARCH11016)
Course Outline
School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Architecture |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The course is divided into four sections which explore different aspects of urban growth and development through an architectural perspective.
Evolution and Revolution
An overview of urbanisation 1500 to the present day and an examination of the critical forces that are transforming the way in which we define and value urban growth.
Reading Townscapes
The acquisition of skills to identify and critically analyse townscapes and land use within cities.
Embracing Growth
The effect of urbanisation, industrialisation and globalisation in the developed and developing world. Knowledge of mechanisms to creatively interact with such forces.
Conservation as Regeneration
Current conservation theory, the conservation of urban quarters. Conservation as a means to urban regeneration and sustainability. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
not applicable |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Flexible, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Additional information |
Not applicable - course taught by distance learning |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- To understand how the urban environment has evolved to its current condition.
- The ability to 'read' and critically appraise urban space.
- An awareness of strategies to enhance and enrich city environments. |
Assessment Information
2 items of coursework, both 50% of the total assessment.
Each item of Coursework to take the form of an essay or report - total combined length 5000 words |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Remo Pedreschi
Tel: (0131 6)50 2301
Email: R.Pedreschi@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Catherine Carmichael
Tel: (0131 6)50 2305
Email: Catherine.Carmichael@ed.ac.uk |
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