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Postgraduate Course: Design Principles and Development Briefing (AREA11003)

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 11 (Postgraduate) Credits 10
Home subject area Architecture - Edinburgh College of Art Other subject area None
Course website None
Course description PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS OWNED AND ADMINISTRATED BY ECA.
Synopsis
An introduction to some of the principles, which
govern design; including unity, proportion, scale,
contrast, harmony, rhythm.
The preparation of design briefs: site survey and
evaluation, development of objectives and
controls,testing, re-consideration of the controls

Aims
1. To examine, discuss and evaluate various
principles which underlie the design of the built
environment
2. To familiarise students with the process of
design and development briefing

Mode of Delivery
This is a seminar and project based module. Directed
study to core texts will form the basis of a seminar
presentation. Students will present an overview of a
core text, which will be followed by discussion on the
issues raised. A parallel project will explore the
development of a design brief for a site.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1) 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
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. understand a range of the principles used in
design and critically analyse and constructively
discuss these principles with the peer group
2. prepare and test a design and development brief
for a specific site
3. communicate the outcomes graphically, textually
and verbally
Assessment Information
Presentation Individual
Report Individual
Special Arrangements
Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Mr Derek Fraser
Tel: 650 2305
Email: d.fraser@eca.ac.uk
Course secretary Mrs Moira Seftor
Tel: 650 2305
Email: m.seftor@eca.ac.uk
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