Module Details
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Title STUDIO 1.1: DESIGN COMMUNICATION
Code ARCH101
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 first aim of this module is to introduce students to a range of graphical and modelling techniques, which include precise survey drawings, more expressive sketches and model-making skills to represent architecture and space. The second aim is for students to have an understanding of 'place'.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) For students to be able to represent a given 'site' through models and graphical means.

(LO2) For students to be able to capture the characteristics of a given ‘site’ as a place through graphical means.

(LO3) For students to be able to capture the characteristics of a given ‘site’ as a place through graphical means.

(LO4) LEARNING OUTCOMES IN RELATION TO PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Certain modules in Architecture address the General Criteria as defined by the RIBA and ARB. Fulfilling these Criteria is an important part of meeting the professional requirements relating to both RIBA accreditation and ARB Prescription. The General Criteria and other professional aspects of Architecture degrees at Liverpool University are described here:
http://www.liv.ac.uk/architecture/undergraduate/registered-architect/

The mapping of the RIBA/ARB General Criteria to the specific modules that make up the Architecture degrees is described in this table:

http://www.liv.ac.uk/media/livacuk/architecture/downloads/mapping-criteria.pdf

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

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

(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking.

Syllabus
 

Students will be working in tutor groups. Visiting site, sketching their experiences, expressive drawings and montage, 3-d Construct based on montage, drawing the 3-d construct (renderings), scale survey of part of site, superimposition of rendering onto site survey.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Introductory talks

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: two tutorials per week, plus critiques at regular intervals

Teaching Method 3 - Field Work
Description:
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: site visits

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 4

   84

   2

   90
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 60
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      100       

Recommended Texts
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