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Students of this course address the complex problems of: designing to house human activity; issues of climate and energy; technology and structure; combining the needs of the internal and external environment; an architectural education is a training in analysis, understanding and problem solving; the 1st 4 years are concerned with gaining the skills, knowledge and understanding required to complete and communicate a complex architectural design; at level 5 greater emphasis is placed on the development of specialised knowledge and understanding through self-directed research and deep learning at a professional level; the course aims: to enable students to develop and present a clear, coherent and integrated design, which draws on knowledge, research and analysis; to develop an understanding of the creative role played by construction, structures, material grammar and environmental design in the design process; the Bachelor of Arts Architecture gives exemption from Part 1 of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) examination, and the Master of Architecture from Part 2.
Level 1: This year is based on knowledge and skill acquisition in: communications: learning basic techniques; humanities: an introduction to architectural history and theory; technology: an introduction to basic principles and their application in architectural design; architectural studio covers both analytical and design projects aimed at dealing with specific subjects such as analysis of an existing building, or the design of a space to evoke a particular emotion, through to the design of a small building, for a particular client and on a specific site; the student studies 7 modules from these subject areas. Level 2: This year continues to be a structured programme of study, although there is a progression to more self-directed projects and problem-based learning which allows students more space for exploration of their developing ideas; the year focuses on the theme of making as a creative part of the design process and allows students the opportunity to experiment with materials and technology to a 1-to-1 scale; students examine issues of context in terms of existing structures, urban and landscape frameworks; students study 7 modules from the following subject areas: architectural design; humanities; architectural technology; communication. Level 3: This year presents the opportunity to expand upon and demonstrate the understanding skills and knowledge gained over the previous 2 years; students are encouraged to explore in greater depth both urban and landscape contexts as the framework for comprehensive architectural designs; the importance of detailed design is emphasised through the production of large scale models and drawings which explore and illustrate the material grammar of the building; architectural technology at this level is allied to management practice and law, each delivered through a combination of lectures and project-related workshops and seminars; students study 3 modules from the following subject areas: architectural design; humanities; architectural technology/professional studies. Level 4: The aim of the level 4 programme is to enable students to further develop meaningful and reasoned design principles; these are underpinned by a lively sense of personal enquiry through the use of scholarly research methods and investigative techniques; students are encouraged to think more independently and engage in problem forming when formulating comprehensive design propositions; through the completion of a complex architectural design project and supporting evaluative report they demonstrate that they satisfy the majority of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)/Architect's Registration Board (ARB) Professional Criteria at Part 2; in addition to analysing the broad parameters of a comprehensive architectural design, the report at level 4 amplifies a primary aspect of the design proposition as the basis of the architectural thesis undertaken at level 5; students study 3 modules from the following subject areas: architectural design; advanced theory; advanced technology/professional studies. Level 5: At this level the development of students' architectural research and design skills, design philosophy and general approach to architecture continues through the pursuit of specialist knowledge and understanding within a themed unit system; students elect to work within the unit most closely aligned with their architectural research interests developed over the previous 4 years and explored in the evaluative report and comprehensive design at level 4; students undertake an extended and comprehensive architectural thesis which is pursued for the duration of the session, supported by the module research methodologies and critique; the thesis, as the culmination of the architecture programme, comprises a portfolio of original work communicated in a variety of media appropriate to the theme of the chosen unit; through this students demonstrate an enhanced
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Wed 5th Sep 2012 |
5 years |
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Dundee, DD1 4HN |
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University of Dundee
Architecture (General)
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2 Hotcourses user(s) found the following review helpful.The course, as you would expect, is hard. The modules differ from each other and can be good or bad depending on which lecturer and tutor you get. Most lecturers and tutors are amazingly helpful and patient. Each year, the University iss...more
1 Hotcourses user(s) found the following review helpful.This is a very diverse course which can lead to many different career paths although I did feel that in order to pursue these careers further study was more than likely required. However it was very enjoyable and we covered a lot of topics ...more
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