Module Details

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Title STUDIO 1.3: DESIGN
Code ARCH152
Coordinator Mrs LN Ray
Architecture
Lucretia.Ray@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 30

Aims

For students to propose architectural outcomes for a given site following a rigorous, process-lead design. 

For students to interpret a brief and propose a solution to a small-scale architectural problem.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) For students to be able to design small buildings/places/appropriate solutions, that respond to the given brief, and display architectural intentions/ideas.

(LO2) For students to be able to propose architectural solutions following an understanding and graphical analysis of site, precedent studies and materials/technology.

(LO3) For students to have some understanding of computer-aided-design.

(LO4) Building on the skills developed in ARCH101 and ARCH103, the students should be able to present their proposals in a manner that communicates their design effectively using architectural conventions, models, sketches and diagrammatic studies.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - visual.

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral.

(S3) Time and project management - Personal organisation.

(S4) Personal attributes and qualities - Initiative.

Syllabus
 

Part 1:

Week 1: Site Visit and Product Analysis tutorials and introductory lecture.

Week 2: Tutorials.

Week 3: Interim Critique presentation and tutorials.

Week 4: Tutorials.

Week 5: Tutorials.

Week 6: Interim Critique

Part 2:

Week 7: Tutorials

Week 8: Tutorials.

Week 9: Interim critique and tutorials.

Week 10: Tutorials.

Week 11: Tutorials.

Week 12: Final Critique.

Week 13: Portfolio advice and presentation surgery.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Introductory talks

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Two tutorials per week, plus critique days at regular intervals

Teaching Method 3 - Field Work
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: site visits

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 4

   68

   4

   76
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 224
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) :End of semester 2  0    100       

Recommended Texts
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