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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Edinburgh College of Art : Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Undergraduate Course: Design: space and function (ARCH07012)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaArchitecture and Landscape Architecture Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionIndicative course content
A studio based module consisting of a series of technical exercises, culminating in a simple design project, which places a building in a site of varying landform.

Aims of course
1 to introduce the concepts of gradients, contours and cut and fill
2 to introduce site planning and analysis
3 to resolve functional and spatial needs in a simple design

Mode of delivery
Studio, individual and group tutorials and critiques.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Pre-requisites
none

Co-requisites
none

Prohibited combinations
none
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  150
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
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. design with contours and gradients for specific functions
2. undertake site analysis and planning at a small scale
3. resolve functional and spatial needs in a simple design
Assessment Information
Assessment plan
Not entered
Special Arrangements
Landscape Institute criteria: landscape design; transferable skills.
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Indicative Bibliography
Ching, F. (1996) Architecture: form, space & order / Francis D.K. Ching. New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold. Simonds, J. O. (1983) Landscape architecture: a manual of site planning and design. McGraw-Hill. Tandy, C. (1972) Handbook of urban landscape. Architectural Press. Weddle, A. E. (1979) Landscape techniques. Heinemann.
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Contact hours 90 hours
Directed study 110 hours
Self-directed study 0 hours
Total 200 hours
KeywordsCONTOURS, GRADIENTS, EARTHWORKS, SITE ANALYSIS, PLANNING AND DESIGN
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