Module Details
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Title DESIGN STUDIES DISSERTATION
Code ARCH382
Coordinator Professor ID Jackson
Architecture
Iain.Jackson@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 6 FHEQ Whole Session 30

Aims

To provide an opportunity for students to explore an aspect of architecture (and closely related fields, such as Urban Studies, Planning, Art, Computer Aided Design, etc.) systematically and in detail.

To develop research skills

To develop skills in academic writing (and/or other approved medium for presentation) for a substantial piece of personal work

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) The ability to prepare a well-documented, and referenced report, or an equivalent presentation using contemporary media, in a rigorous fashion.

(LO2) The ability to report their findings in a coherent and appropriate form.

(LO3) The ability to investigate an aspect of architecture or closely related fields.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S2) Personal attributes and qualities - Initiative

(S3) Time and project management - Personal organisation

(S4) Improving own learning/performance - Personal action planning

(S5) Information skills - Critical reading

(S6) Research skills - All Information skills

(S7) Research skills - Awareness of /commitment to academic integrity

(S8) Personal attributes and qualities - Willingness to take responsibility

(S9) Personal attributes and qualities - Willingness to take responsibility

Syllabus
 

Guidelines indicate a target of around 8,000 words, with appropriate illustrations, references and bibliography. Suitable topics include historical, critical or theoretical studies, as well as studies in computing (and related media) and the technical, environmental and social aspects of architecture and cognate fields.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: One-to-one and small group tutorials with academic staff

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours     36

       36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 264
TOTAL HOURS 300

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) :Both  0    100       

Recommended Texts
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