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

Undergraduate Course: Architecture Dissertation (ARJA10002)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeDissertation AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits40
Home subject areaArchitecture and Landscape Architecture Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis module provides the student with an opportunity to investigate an architectural topic negotiated with a member of academic staff. The student will undertake sustained and in-depth research and present a coherently argued, fully referenced and appropriately illustrated piece of academic writing. Preparation and research for the module is undertaken in the first Semester; this provides the student with an opportunity to plan and organise the study materials and research methods required in the writing of the Dissertation. This process culminates in the submission of a synopsis and bibliography. In the second Semester, the dissertation is developed and written. Aims - The module will: 1. Develop research methods relevant to writing a dissertation. 2. Develop the student's intellectual curiosity relating to the dissertation topic. 3. Gain knowledge of a specific aspect of architecture, history and theory, technology, environment, architectural design or related disciplines of arts, cultural studies and landscape and its application in critical debate. 4. Develop skills in the use of library and research sources including the use of websites and electronic methods of deriving information. 5. Develop skills in correct writing style, grammar and syntax and the correct use and acknowledgement of sources.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 400 ( Lecture Hours 3, Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 2, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1, Formative Assessment Hours 1, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 383 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate:
1. Detailed knowledge of the chosen subject demonstrating sufficient understanding of relevant cultural, historical and philosophical themes;

2. 2. Ability to construct and synthesise an intellectual argument expressed against stated objectives and presenting original conclusions.

3. 3. Ability to product a substantial piece of academic writing, coherent, attractive, illustrated, well-written, using correct referencing conventions and the acknowledgement of sources.

Assessment Information
Written dissertation (approx. 10,000 words with illustrations) (100%)
Special Arrangements
None.
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Borden, I and Ruedi, K (2000). Dissertation: An Architectural Student's Handbook. Oxford: Architectural Press.

Russell, Terrence M. (1992). Essays, Reports and Dissertations: Guidance Notes on the Preparation and Presentation of Written Work. University of Edinburgh Library Guide No. 42.
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsKnowledge, theory, writing skills, research, intellectural capabilities, creativity
Contacts
Course organiserDr Spyridoula Travlou
Tel: (0131 6)51 5825
Email: p.travlou@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Fiona Binning
Tel:
Email: F.Binning@ed.ac.uk
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