Architectural Design: Elements (U04364)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : ACE-1-U04364

The module introduces students to the foundational
knowledge and skills appropriate to the practice of
architectural design. Design is seen as a process
involving imagination, representation and communication, analysis and research, iteration and reflection. Students work on a series of design exercises and projects, which require individual and group submission of maquettes, models, and drawings. Working in a studio environment, students undertake a number of studies that introduce some of the essential elements of architecture, such as path,
threshold, opening, membrane and enclosure. These studies are underpinned by a concern for the role of place and embodiment in the experience of architecture and the built environment. Studio exercises are supplemented by a series of lectures on practical and theoretical issues associated with the design process.

? Keywords : Studio, path, place

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Stage 1 entry requirements This course is only open to those on the BA Architecture, MA (Hons) Architecture and MA (Hons) Architecture in Creative and Cultural Environments

? Co-requisites : Architectural Design: Assembly Architectural History: Introduction to World Architecture Architectural History: Revivalism to Modernism Technology and Environment: Principles Art and Design

? Special Arrangements for Entry : 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.

? Costs : Specialist Equipment Fee Occasional field trip travel contribution Processes and materials involved in the presentation of work: printing and reprographic charges, photographic costs, drawing and modelling materials; digital storage etc.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Architecture, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 12 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 8 hour(s) per week for 12 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	10:50	Central
Tutorial	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central
Tutorial	Tuesday	13:30	15:30	Central
Lecture	Friday	09:00	10:50	Central
Tutorial	Friday	11:10	13:00	Central
Tutorial	Friday	13:30	15:30	Central
Tutorial	Friday	15:30	17:30	Central

? Additional Class Information : There are 2 main studio days which will be structured according to the design projects being undertaken. A mixture of methods will be used, supervised learning, directed learning, and independent learning.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate:
1. Awareness of basic architectural elements and issues that inform their disposition in architectural designs;
2. Awareness of appropriate representational and
communication methods;
3. Awareness of different dimensions of the design process, from analysis and research individually and in teams to iteration and reflection in the formation of architectural designs.

Assessment Information

Continuous assessment through design coursework.
Drawn, modeled and documented design studio work and project panels.

This course will be assessed in accordance with The Assessment Regulations of Edinburgh College of Art