Module Details
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Title DESIGN PROJECT 2
Code ARCH617
Coordinator Mr MW Knight
Architecture
M.W.Knight@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

The module aims to critically engage students with a current design 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' topic and through research and tutorials undertaken both in groups and individually, develop a design for a given topic or brief.

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

(LO1) Students should demonstrate a developing design agenda, an awareness of current design matters and the ability to resolve a given brief.

(LO2) the ability to analyse a design problem and its context and incorporate conclusions in the design resolution

(LO3) the ability to resolve a brief, prepare a design strategy and concept that relates to and satisfies the ambitions of a given project

(LO4) the ability to select and utilise appropriate visual, oral, written and other graphic methods to effectively communicate complex architecural theories and designs

(LO5) use of current technology to resolve and present a design problem

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice

(S2) Improving own learning/performance - Self-awareness/self-analysis

(S3) Improving own learning/performance - Personal action planning

(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral

(S5) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - visual

Syllabus
 

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

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: The module is taught through studio based tutorials by both full time and part time staff who are practicing architects

Teaching Method 2 - Assessment
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Portfolio review plus work display (100%) and additional material (sketches, models, drawings, etc. both digital and physical). Assessed by studio tutorial staff involved, moderated by other school staff and external examiner

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours     48

     1

 49
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 101
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
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  digital portfolio    100       

Recommended Texts
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