Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AR40107: Design studio 6.1 |
 Credits:
| 12 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description: | Aims: The unit aims to develop skills in urban analysis and design acquired during unit Design Studio 5. The unit aims to relate the individual and group understanding of a specific urban environment (physical and cultural) to the development of a brief, which is used to shape an individual building design. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will have demonstrated the following: the ability to: * produce coherent and well resolved architectural designs; * work as part of a team; * integrate knowledge of the social, political, economic and professional context that guides building construction; * produce documentation and reports which are clear, analytical and logical covering a range of architectural issues of culture, theory and design. an understanding of: * briefs and how to critically appraise them to ensure that the design response is appropriate to site and context, and for reasons such as sustainability and budget; * an appropriate philosophical approach which reveals an understanding of theory in a cultural context. Skills: An ability to work as part of a group; the critical assessment of information, and its clear communication. Design skills at an urban scale. Research and analytical skills requires in the context of the preparation of a building brief. Content: The formulation of group urban strategy, group and subsequent individual design briefs and first iteration designs for one building type (public or residential) in one location within the established urban context. Specialist expertise will be provided by visiting Urban, Architectural, Landscape, Environmental and Structural Engineering consultants. |