Undergraduate Course: Architectural Design Dissertation (ARDE10008)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Dissertation |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
Architecture - Design |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The Dissertation provides the student with an opportunity to investigate an architectural topic negotiated with staff. The student will undertake sustained and in depth research and present a coherently argued, fully referenced piece of academic writing.
In the first semester preparation and research is undertaken, which provides the student with an opportunity to plan and organise the study materials and research methods required in the writing of the Dissertation. This culminates in the submission of a synopsis and bibliography. In the second semester, the dissertation is developed and written. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, 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 |
Introductory session followed by self-directed learning throughtout Semester 1 while the students are in Placement. Supervision in Semester 2 of Senior Honours at times to be arranged with individual tutors |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Dissertation preparation and research aims to develop the following skills:
Introduce the student to research methods relevant to writing a dissertation
Develop skills in the use of library and research sources
Develop skills in the use of Websites and electronic methods of deriving information
Develop skills in correct writing style, grammar and syntax
Develop skills in the correct use and acknowledgement of sources
Identification of a dissertation topic and the writing of a dissertation abstract/synopsis
The Dissertation aims to
- Develop the student's intellectual curiosity relating to the dissertation topic
- Nurture well-formulated arguments
- Practice clear written expression against stated objectives
- gain knowledge of a specific aspect of architecture, history and theory, technology, environment, architectural design or related disciplines of art, cultural studies and landscape and its application in critical debate
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the chosen subject
- Gain skills in the production of a coherent text - including correct syntax, referencing conventions, properly formulated conclusions and the acknowledgement of sources
- Gain skills in the production of an attractive dissertation - combining text with illustrations. |
Assessment Information
| Dissertation (approx 10,000 words) 100% |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Dagmar Weston
Tel: (0131 6)50 2327
Email: Dagmar.Weston@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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