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

Undergraduate Course: Architectural Design: Technical Review (ARJA10003)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate)
Course typePlacement AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThis module is undertaken by students who are on Placement. It gives an opportunity to study a contemporary building either through documents available in practice, or by study in the architectural press/and a building visit. The module is offered via WebCT/student portal distance learning.
Course description ARB criteria demonstrated in this module:
no formal ARB criteria mapping.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2014/15, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 1
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 2, Online Activities 1, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1, Summative Assessment Hours 14, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 80 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Learning outcomes are assessed by submitted report document (100%)
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Critically appraise and demonstrate understanding of the integration of Structure, Construction, Services, Lighting, and Acoustics, Building Regulations, Health and Safety, Budget, and Inclusive Design within a realised work of contemporary architecture.
  2. Demonstrate research skills in the context of architectural practice;
  3. Demonstrate the ability to use visual and written communication methods and appropriate media to clearly and effectively communicate a critical review of precedent design ideas and proposals.
Reading List
Indicative Bibliography
Ballard Bell, V. Rand, P. (2006) Materials for
Architectural Design. London: Laurence King
Publishing.
Barry, R. (2001). The Construction of Buildings
volume 4. Oxford: Blackwell.
Baker, N. and Steemers, K., (2000). Energy and
Environment in Architecture: A Technical Guide.
Cambridge: Cambridge Architectural Research.
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements This course is taught jointly with Edinburgh College of Art. Students will have access to both campuses and may be located in studios at either institution.
This course will be assessed in accordance with The Assessment Regulations of Edinburgh College of Art
Keywordstechnical research, work-related learning, understanding through analysis of precedents
Contacts
Course organiserMr Chris Lowry
Tel: (0131 6)51 5782
Email: c.lowry@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Fiona Binning
Tel:
Email: F.Binning@ed.ac.uk
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