Undergraduate Course: Architectural Placement (Working Learning) (ARDE10003)
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 - Design |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The Architectural Design Placement (working learning) is an honours level course which gives an opportunity for workplace learning. An introductory short course is undertaken in Semester 1. The Placement period is a continuous period of recognised employment (or related activity) during which a student undertakes a programme of work experience in an architect's office or similar place of work. Understanding of aspects of architectural practice is tested through on-line submissions. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
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 |
Semester 1: 1hour lectures - Tuesdays 16.00 to 17.00
Semester 2: None -The Placement (working learning) occurs during the student's period in employment |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To gain professional experience in the workplace
To develop an awareness of:
- The principles of business management and how an architectural practice operates
To gain knowledge of:
- How buildings are designed and built in the context of architectural and professional practice and the framework of the construction industry within which it operates
- The regulatory requirements, including the needs of the disabled, health and safety legislation and building regulations and development control, that guide building construction
To develop an ability to:
- Manage and appraise their own working practices, whether working independently or collaboratively. |
Assessment Information
100% coursework
A series of coursework proformas submitted on-line via webCT on specific themes from the architectural profession. |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Liam Ross
Tel: (0131 6)50 2308
Email: liam.ross@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Leigh-Anne Pieterse
Tel: (0131 6)50 2306
Email: l.a.pieterse@ed.ac.uk |
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