Undergraduate Course: Architectural Design: Technical Review (ARJA10003)
Course Outline
School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
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 course 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 course is offered via LEARN. |
Course description |
ARB criteria demonstrated in this course:
no formal ARB criteria mapping.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered |
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
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Course secretary | Mrs Rosie Hall
Tel: 0131 651 5802
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