Undergraduate Course: Architecture Placement: Reflection (ARJA10001)
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 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Architecture - joint with Edinburgh College of Art |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This module offers the opportunity for study in the workplace environment. While the student is undertaking a period of employment a topic is identified in discussion with a member of academic staff and a draft report on the topic is submitted. The Placement Report is a focused study of a particular aspect of architectural practice, or related activity carried out during the Placement then submitted on return. This module normally follows Architectural Design Placement (working learning).
Aims - The module will:
1. Provide an opportunity to reflect, appraise, analyse and present knowledge and understanding gained through direct experience of a specific aspect of the architectural profession or related activity;
2. Practice researching and investigating a specific topic bearing on the practice of architecture or a related activity;
3. Articulate and illustrate work experience or related activity in a coherent and professional manner;
4. Invite students to gather information $û text and drawings $û relating to the practice of architecture or a related activity and to assemble this into a coherent form. |
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 |
None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate:
1. Clear objectives for the study, including a summary;
2. Thorough analysis, reflection, familiarity and knowledge of the chosen topic with reference to key texts;
3. Present written work, (including drawings and llustrations) that is objective, lucid, free of significant errors of grammar, punctuation, spelling and typographical errors in a coherent structure and style. |
Assessment Information
| A 3000 word report or by a combination of drawings and report (100%) |
Special Arrangements
| This course is taught jointly by the University and Edinburgh College of Art. Students will have access to both campuses and may be located in studios at either institution. This course will be assessed in accordance with the Assessment Regulations of Edinburgh College |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
ARB criteria demonstrated in this moudle:
Design: 1.1a, 1.1b may be covered depending on the subject)
Communication: 1.4a, 1.4b
Management Practice & Law: 1.5a, 1.5b are very likely to be covered depending on the subject |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Russell, Terrence M. (1992). Essays, Reports and Dissertations: Guidance Notes on the Preparation and Presentation of Written Work. University of Edinburgh Library Guide No. 42. |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
reflective knowledge, writing skills |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Soledad Garcia Ferrari
Tel: 0131 221 6083
Email: s.garcia@eca.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Leigh-Anne Pieterse
Tel: (0131 6)50 2306
Email: l.a.pieterse@ed.ac.uk |
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