Postgraduate Course: Architectural Management, Practice and Law (ARJA11002)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting 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 | Lecture-based module whose aims are to develop the student's understanding of the professional requirements of an architect in practice and being admitted to the title of 'architect'. The module is also intended, in part, as being a preparation for fulfilling the requirements of the Part 3 Examination in Professional Practice and Management. It is also available to other candidates who are preparing for the Part 3 Examination and who have registered with the UofE Office of Lifelong Learning.
Aims
The module will allow students to:
1. Acquire understanding of the issues and constituencies which influence the processes and delivery of design and theoretical aspects of project and practice management.
2. Understand the concept of professional responsibility and the legal, statutory, and ethical implications of the title of architect.
3. Introduce students to the roles and responsibilities of the architect in relation to the organisation, administration and management of an architectural project.
4. Develop an awareness and understanding of the financial matters bearing upon the creation and construction of built forms.
5. Develop an awareness of the changing nature of the construction industry, inter-relationships between individuals and organisations involved in building modern day building procurement.
6. Learn to manage learning needs to prepare for professional qualification.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Class Delivery Information |
Lectures: Semester 1, Fridays 09.00 - 13.00, Week 4-12 only |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 24,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 30,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 21,
Formative Assessment Hours 7,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
112 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, the student is expected to demonstrate:
1. An understanding of practice management and codes of professional conduct in the context of the construction industry .
2. An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of individuals and organisations within architectural project procurement and contract administration, including knowledge of how cost control mechanisms operate within an architectural project.
3. An understanding of the influence of statutory, legal and professional responsibilities as relevant to architectural design projects.
4. An understanding of the potential impact of building projects (eg environmental, societal, political, economic, cultural) in a broader context. |
Assessment Information
Single written coursework of approximately 3000 words. Assessment is optional for OLL students.
The course is jointly taught by eca and this course will be assessed under eca regulations |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Architectural Management and Professionalism
Business & Financial Management
Health & Safety
Universal Access & the DDA
The legal framework for Architectural practice
Planning for Architects
Building Contracts and procurement
Architectural briefing |
| Transferable skills |
Contract administration practical experience
Research and writing skills |
| Reading list |
1. Speaight, A. & Stone, G., (2004) Architects Legal Handbook, 8th Edition, London:Architectural Press
2. Lupton, S., (2006) Guide to SBC05, London: RIBA Publishing,
3. Littlefield, D., (2005)Architects Guide to Running a Practice, Amsterdam, Boston:Architectural Press
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| Study Abroad |
None |
| Study Pattern |
The course is offered as a block of 6 weeks of Friday mornings and a 2 full day contract simulation exercise. |
| Keywords | Contracts, management, regulations, finance, health & safety, professionalism professional roles and |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Iain Scott
Tel: (0131 6)51 5785
Email: |
Course secretary | Mrs Margaret Dingsdale
Tel: 0131 651 5803
Email: |
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