Postgraduate Course: Masters Dissertation or Design Project - MAS7001,UBD6011,ACO6011 (ARCH11111)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | Indicative course content
Students are encouraged to build upon and further develop the body of knowledge gained from their Diploma subject area. They can choose between a Dissertation (detailed written discourse of 15,000 words) or a Design Project and Report of no fewer than 2,000 words.
Aims of course
1 Demonstrate skills in rigorous investigation and synthesis in the production of an authoritative written discourse or design project.
2 Develop a personal position on what represents a high standard of architecture, conservation or urban design, and establish a position in relation to the wide-ranging debate on the subject.
3 Experiment on a theme within a particular area of interest and challenge preconceptions,pursue an enquiring and critical approach to both process and product
Mode of delivery
Tutorials, Seminars and lectures |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Prohibited combinations
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Lecture Hours 20,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 10,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 20,
Formative Assessment Hours 15,
Summative Assessment Hours 30,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
483 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Assessment plan
Not entered |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
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| Academic year 2014/15, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 150 |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
(
Lecture Hours 20,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 10,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 20,
Formative Assessment Hours 15,
Summative Assessment Hours 30,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
483 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
|
| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Assessment plan
Not entered |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- ability to plan and structure a significant project of research, investigation or development
- the application of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to complex issues which require informed/critical judgements.
- skills in presenting a dissertation or design to an agreed layout and format which is consistently clear and coherent
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Reading List
Indicative Bibliography
Berry, R (1986). How to write a research paper, 2nd ed. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Fairbairn, Gavin (1991) Reading, writing and reasoning: a guide for students, Milton Keynes,.Open University Press Brink-Budgen, Roy van den (2000) Critical thinking for students: learn the skills of critical assessment and effective argument, Oxford: How To Books,. Borden, I. and Ruedi, K. (2005) The Dissertation: an architecture student's handbook, 2nd edition, Oxford, Architectural Press |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Special Arrangements |
A Masters requires a minimum of 180 credits - 120 are at Diploma |
| Keywords | KNOWLEDGE, THEORY, WRITING SKILLS, RESEARCH, INTELLECTUAL CAPABILITIES, CREATIVITY. |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Miles Glendinning
Tel: (0131 6)51 5789
Email: m.glendinning@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Lyndsay Hopes
Tel: (0131 6)51 5735
Email: Lyndsay.Hopes@ed.ac.uk |
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