Undergraduate Course: Architectural Design: Technical Review (ARJA10003)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
| Course type | Placement |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Course description |
ARB criteria demonstrated in this module:
no formal ARB criteria mapping.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 2,
Online Activities 1,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1,
Summative Assessment Hours 14,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
80 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Learning outcomes are assessed by submitted report document (100%) |
| Feedback |
During week one of the semester you will be allocated a tutor on the course LEARN site. Feedback will be given on both submissions described above and you should expect a feedback return within 15 days of respective submission dates.
Students will receive summative assessment in the form of final grades / marks for each learning outcome. Your official student record (as viewed in MyEd) and final transcript will record a final overall mark for the course as a whole. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- 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.
- Demonstrate research skills in the context of architectural practice.
- 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.
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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. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| 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 |
| Keywords | technical research,work-related learning,understanding through analysis of precedents |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Douglas Cruickshank
Tel: 0131 651 5784
Email: |
Course secretary | Mrs Rosie Hall
Tel: 0131 651 5802
Email: |
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