Aims: Graduation in the BSc in General Architectural Studies takes place in the academic year preceding the commencement of the MArch programme. The unit is undertaken prior to commencement of units based at the University. The unit provides practical experience of architectural design and/or building construction. It develops integrated design and professional practice skills introduced during the first degree in architecture. More detailed aims and objectives are stipulated in the RIBA Practice Logbook/Professional Experience and Development Record (PEDR) that every student is required to complete, with his/her employer, as partial fulfilment of this unit.
Learning Outcomes:
On the successful completion of this unit students will have demonstrated an ability to integrate design and professional skills in the work place.
Skills:
Integration of design and professional skills (such as Computer Aided Design) within the work place.
Content:
A three-month period of practical training to be recorded in the student's RIBA Practice Logbook/Professional Experience and Development Record. The Placement Tutor scrutinises and counter-signs the RIBA Practice Logbook/PEDR completed by the student and signed by their Work Place Supervisor.
|
