Postgraduate Course: Design Principles and Development Briefing (AREA11003)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
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 and Landscape Architecture |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
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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
| None |
Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | principles, control, design |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr William Forsyth
Tel: 0131 221 6175
Email: w.forsyth@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Christopher Miller
Tel: 0131 221 6150
Email: c.miller@ed.ac.uk |
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