Postgraduate Course: Design, Value and Architecture (Distance Learning) (ARCH11019)

Course Outline
School	Edinburgh College of Art	College	College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type	Online Distance Learning	Availability	Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)	Credits	20
Home subject area	Architecture and Landscape Architecture	Other subject area	None
Course website	None	Taught in Gaelic?	No
Course description	The course is divided into four sections which explore different aspects of how the practice of architecture is driven by design values from a variety of cultural and historical sources. The Evolution of Modern Architectural Practice An overview of evolution in the architectural profession as a discrete entity, charting the changing economic and societal influences that have moulded its development. The Modern Movement and the Internationalisation of Style The birth of the modern movement and the rise of the international style has influenced architects throughout the twentieth century. The module examines key characteristics of the modern in relation to the process of architectural design. Cultural Influences on Architectural Design Theory. An exploration of of cultural influences bearing on architectural design from digital technology to discourses on the post modern condition in its widest sense. Architectural Specificity in an Age of Globalisation. In an age of globalisation this module seeks to enquire as to how architectural design can relate meaningfully to place. This is reviewed in respect to current perspectives on sustainability, cultural and architectural contexts.

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None
Additional Costs	not applicable

Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites	None
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?	Yes

Course Delivery Information

Delivery period: 2014/15 Flexible, Available to all students (SV1)		Learn enabled: Yes	Quota: None
Web Timetable	Web Timetable
Class Delivery Information	Not applicable - course taught by distance learning
Course Start Date	04/08/2014
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities
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Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)		Learn enabled: Yes	Quota: None
Web Timetable	Web Timetable
Class Delivery Information	Not applicable - course taught by distance learning
Course Start Date	15/09/2014
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 200 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 196 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info)	Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
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Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)		Learn enabled: Yes	Quota: None
Web Timetable	Web Timetable
Class Delivery Information	Not applicable - course taught by distance learning
Course Start Date	12/01/2015
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 200 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 196 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info)	Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- A knowledge of the key historical movements in architectural design. - An understanding of the impact of wider cultural discourses on architectural design theory. - The ability to critically assess buildings in respect to their architectural design intent.

Assessment Information
A research report counting towards 50% of the total assessment An essay counting towards 30% of the total assessment A weblog counting towards 20% of the total assessment

Special Arrangements
None

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