Module Details
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Title STUDIO 1.2: DESIGN
Code ARCH103
Coordinator Mr D Devereau
Architecture
D.Devereau2@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

The aim is for students to generate a small-scale design proposal, based on a brief.

The students proposal should show design development from an initial concept.

The student should be able to develop a series of spaces each displaying different architectural qualities and responding in some way to the site/spatial adjectives.

For students to demonstrate some understanding of site analysis.

For students to demonstrate some understanding of design process and idea generation.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) For the students to generate a conceptual design-idea and use it to develop a process.

(LO2) For the student to understand the process of design, leading to a proposed form.

(LO3) For the student to interpret a brief and produce design proposals.

(LO4) For the student to demonstrate some understanding of materials and technology in their design proposal.

(LO5) For the student to have some understanding of 'site' and 'place' and 'journey'.

(LO6) For the students to generate a process lead design strategy.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - visual.

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral.

(S3) Time and project management - Project planning.

Syllabus
 

A detailed briefing document containing site plans and other important information is issued at the start of the project.

Week 1: Site Study and Short Project (Cardboard chair).

Week 2: Precedent Studies and Site Analysis.

Week 3: Design Drivers and Ideas (Interim Critique).

Week 4: Materials, Tectonics and Process.

Week 5: Developing the Idea and Modes of Representation.

Week 6: Tutorial and Final Critique.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Description: Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial Description: Teaching Method 3 - Group Project Description: Teaching Method 4 - Field Work Description:

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 5

   34

   2

 7

 48
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 102
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :semester 1 weeks 9-12      100       

Recommended Texts
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