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

Postgraduate Course: Special Subject (AREA11021)

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 11 (Postgraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaArchitecture and Landscape Architecture Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionPLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS OWNED AND ADMINISTRATED BY ECA

Indicative Module Content

The Special Subject is chosen each year from a range of projects offered by outside agencies. These usually involve independent working, literature reviews, thematic surveys, and fieldwork for the client group.

Aims of Module

1. To deepen the understanding of a particular topic in conservation
2. To develop strength in a particular area of conservation.

Additional Notes

Since 2007/8, this module has focused specifically on architectural conservation in World Heritage Sites, with the aim of complementing ACO6001 Area Conservation.

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes 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
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, the student is expected to be able to:

1. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of a particular topic and the literature informing the topic.
2. Display ability to effectively carry out specific project work related to the topic, including (where appropriate) working with outside agencies.
3. Display organisational, verbal and presentational skills appropriate to Special Subject work.

Assessment Information
Individual Report
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsConservation; thematic survey; conservation plans
Contacts
Course organiserMrs Ruxandra-Iulia Stoica
Tel:
Email: Ruxandra.Stoica@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Karen Bradley
Tel: 0131 221 6085
Email: k.bradley@ed.ac.uk
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