Module Details
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title DESIGN 2
Code ARCH713
Coordinator Mr A Agkathidis
Architecture
Asterios.Agkathidis@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

The module aims to critically engage students with a current architectural topic and through research and tutorials undertaken both in groups and individually, develop a design for a given topic or brief. The module builds on the semester 1 module ''Design 1'' and is is concerned with designing in an urban environment.

Students submit drawings, written reports and models that are presented to a review panel made up of staff and other students for open forum discussion


Learning Outcomes

Students should demonstrate a developing design agenda, an awareness of current architectural matters.

The ability to analyses a site and its context and incorporate conclusions into teh design resolution

the ability to select and utilise appropriate visual, oral, written and other graphic methods to effectively communicate complex architecural theories and designs.

The ability to resolve a brief, prepare a design strategy and concept that relates to and satisfies the ambitions of a given project.

Syllabus
1 

Varies from year to year dependant on the agenda of the course, the chosen site(s) and brief(s)


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Small Group Learning - Teaching will be in small groups with a weekly tutorial day with a tutor

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           24
Teaching will be in small groups with a weekly tutorial day with a tutor
24
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 126
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
Coursework    Semester 2  100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  assessment of digital portfolio of design work produced during the semester Notes (applying to all assessments) Portfolio review + work display (100%) and additional material (sketches, models, drawings, etc.). Assessed by studio tutorial staff involved, moderated by other school staff and external examiner Assessment: Portfolio is marked as a body of work. Students defend their design portfolios in interim and final reviews to a panel of both internal and external visitors. Summative feedback is given at the end of the reviews. Assessment of design portfolios is undertaken by not less than two internal examiners and is then moderated by at least one internal examiner (normally the Head of School) who has not taught on the module. The External examiner reviews all modules and programmes.  

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

Reading list will vary according to projects set and current architectural agenda