Postgraduate Course: Contextual Studies (ARCH11169)
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 (n/a) |
Credits |
40 |
Home subject area |
Architecture and Landscape Architecture |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
Indicative course content
Contextual studies focuses on the environmental, cultural, theoretical and practice context for the profession
Aims of course
1 to encourage independent thinking
2 to provide a vehicle through which students can synthesize and focus their knowledge and understanding of Landscape Architecture
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Mode of delivery
lectures, seminars, group & individual crits |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Prohibited combinations
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: 20 |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
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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. critically reflect on the environmental, cultural, theoretical and practice context for a self-selected aspect of landscape architectural practice
2. Select and analyse case studies of contemporary landscape architecture practice
3. Lead discussion with peers and tutor/s on the self -selected aspect of landscape architectural practice |
Assessment Information
Assessment plan
Not entered |
Special Arrangements
Landscape Institute criteria: landscape design; transferable skills; professional context. |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
Indicative Bibliography
Chappell, D. (1984) Report writing for architects Holden, R. (1996) International Landscape Design, Russell, T.(1993) Essays, Reports and Dissertations: Guidance notes on the preparation and presentation of written work Sutherland, L. (1991) Designing the New Landscape Manning, O. Landscapes Revisited:a note on the methodology of criticism, Landscape Research 1995 Vol. 20 N. 2 PAN 68: Design Statements, Scottish Executive development Department August 2003 |
Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
Contact hours 80 hours
Directed study 0 hours
Self-directed study 320 hours
Total 400 hours |
Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
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Course secretary |
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