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

Undergraduate Course: Precedent Study (Exchange) (ARCH09023)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryIndicative course content
A research report and visual narrative, which examines case studies and concepts that illustrate theoretical and contextual issues which underpin the development of the major portfolio project.

Aims of course
1 To articulate landscape architectural proposals in wider contexts of art and design theory and practice.
2 To document research, which supports the design process
3 To relate individual and specific design decisions to wider contexts and concerns of landscape architecture

Mode of delivery
individual tutorial and group seminar.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements






Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. select, analyse, compare & present examples of design and theoretical precedent critically
  2. research precedents in art and design as a means to articulate themes and parallels, which inform the design process
  3. apply principles derived from precedents to the development of the Major Design Portfolio.
Reading List
Indicative Bibliography
Bibliography selected by students and specific to precedents chosen for comparative analysis and study. However see references in stage 1 & 2 History & theory modules.
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements Landscape Institute criteria: landscape design; transferable skills.
KeywordsPRECEDENT,CASE STUDY,COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS,THEORY,DESIGN RESEARCH.
Contacts
Course organiserMr Gordon Ross Mclean
Tel: (0131 6)51 5796
Email: r.maclean@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Karen Biggar
Tel: (0131 6)51 5803
Email: Karen.Biggar@ed.ac.uk
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