University of Lincoln Module Specification - Contextual Design Projects 2015-16

Contextual Design Projects 2015-16

1. Basic Module Data

Module Title: Contextual Design Projects

School: School of Architecture & Design

Subject: Architecture

Module Code: ARC1003M

Credit Rating: 30

Level: Level 1

Pre-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None

Barred Combinations: None

Module Co-ordinator(s): Maria Karaolides (mkaraolides)

2. Module Synopsis

The module presents opportunities to apply in architectural design projects the ideas, knowledge,methods and techniques acquired in other modules. The aims of this module are to explore:• Analysis of brief, site, context and precedent• Spatial and formal qualities• Structural, constructional and environmental strategies• Personal development• Presentation of design process and detail design in exhibition

3. Outline Syllabus

Briefing documents specify the programme of work and the required presentation material. Studentsare expected to record preliminary ideas, sketches, analysis, design development, and technicalresearch in their sketchbooks and portfolios for discussion at tutorials and presentations. Selectedelements of the design are developed in detail.

4. Module Learning Outcomes

LO1 Demonstrate analysis of brief, site and context.LO2 Demonstrate analysis of precedents informing design.LO3 Demonstrate development of spatial and formal qualities in architectural design.

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University of Lincoln Module Specification - Contextual Design Projects 2015-16

LO4 Apply strategies for integrating structural, constructional and environmental considerationsin the design of buildings and site.

LO5 Maintain a sketchbook recording and reflecting upon personal development and designproposals.

LO6 Demonstrate clear presentation of design process and detailed design in exhibition.

5. Learning and Teaching Strategy/Methods

Design projects supported by lectures, seminars, self-directed research, brief development and siteanalysis, drawing board tuition, group tutorials, crits, peer-group interaction and independent study.

6. Assessment

Coursework: 100% Coursework Assessment will be through project assignments presented in anexhibition context. That is, specified exhibition material together with a portfolio and sketchbookincluding preliminary studies and design development work. All assignments contribute to the modulemark reported to the exam board.

Assessment Method Weighting (%) Learning Outcome(s)Tested

Group Work

Coursework 100 LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4,LO5, LO6

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7. Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body Requirements

The module is part of the BA (Hons) Architecture course leading to exemption from Part 1 of theExamination in Architecture under the Architects Registration Act and EU legislation.

8. Indicative Reading

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