Undergraduate Course: Architectural Design: Technical Review (ARJA10003)
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 |
10 |
| 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 is undertaken by students who are on Placement. It gives an opportunity to study a contemporary building either through documents available in practice, or by study in the architectural press/and a building visit. The module is offered via WebCT/student portal distance learning. |
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
The module AIMS to: 1. Offer opportunities to examine the integration of the following six criteria in either a published public building or a building designed by the student&©s Placement office: Structure; Construction; Services; Lighting and Acoustics; Building Regulations, Health, Safety and Inclusive.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate:
1. Understanding of the integration of the above criteria in a coherent architectural design;
2. Research skills in the context of architectural practice;
3. Ability to use visual and written communication methods and appropriate media to clearly and effectively convey and critically appraise design ideas and proposals. |
Assessment Information
| Learning outcomes are assess by essay coursework (100%) |
Special Arrangements
This course is taught jointly with 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 of Art |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
ARB criteria demonstrated in this module: Design: 1.1a*, 1.1b* -- Technology & Environment: 1.2a*, 1.2b* -- Cultural Context: 1.3c, 1.3d -- Communication: 1.4a*, 1.4b -- Management Practice & Law: 1.5b. (* Indicated criteria whos delivery is emphasized) |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Indicative Bibliography
Ballard Bell, V. Rand, P. (2006) Materials for
Architectural Design. London: Laurence King
Publishing.
Barry, R. (2001). The Construction of Buildings
volume 4. Oxford: Blackwell.
Baker, N. and Steemers, K., (2000). Energy and
Environment in Architecture: A Technical Guide.
Cambridge: Cambridge Architectural Research. |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
technical research, work-related learning, understanding through analysis of precedents |
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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