Module Details
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Title Thesis: Design
Code ARCH723
Coordinator Mr A Agkathidis
Architecture
Asterios.Agkathidis@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Summer (June-September) 60

Aims

To develop and practice academic skills in identifying a current design problem, formulating an analysis strategy, managing the design process and drawing relevant conclusions from the design project and response to any research findings.

To develop the idea of an architectural design as a vehicle to apply research study and information drawn from architectural literature.

To develop a deeper understanding in depth of a relevant body of design precedent and literature.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To identify an appropriate research topic that can be investigated and reported on through sources of information that be in the form of written and/or design output.

(LO2) To design an effective project using appropriate methods (e.g. literature review, case study) and techniques.

(LO3) To manage the research process effectively within given resources and meeting milestones on time.

(LO4) To gain a deeper understanding of a particular topic in a chosen subject area.

(LO5) To form independent and objective views on issues in a specialised subject area.

(LO6) To produce a well-conceived, appropriate, well-supported and well-executed design project or agreed product.

(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 - written.

(S6) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - visual.

Syllabus
 

Varies from year to year according to the chosen theme of the module and course.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: The module is taught through studio based tutorials by both full time and part time staff

Teaching Method 2 - Assessment
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Studio based – digital portfolio review plus work display (100%) and additional material (sketches, models, drawings, etc.) 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     95

     1

 96
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 504
TOTAL HOURS 600

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) :summer  digital portfolio su    100       

Recommended Texts
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