Undergraduate Course: Architectural Design: Technical Review (ARJA10003)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Placement |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Architecture and Landscape Architecture |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This 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. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
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. |
Assessment Information
| Learning outcomes are assessed by submitted report document (100%) |
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 |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
ARB criteria demonstrated in this module:
no formal ARB criteria mapping. |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| 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. |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords | technical research, work-related learning, understanding through analysis of precedents |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Chris Lowry
Tel: (0131 6)51 5782
Email: |
Course secretary | Mrs Rosie Hall
Tel: 0131 651 5802
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