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Module Details

The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title Urban Survey and Strategy
Code ARCH402
Coordinator Mr P Pezzani
Architecture
Pietro.Pezzani@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2025-26 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

Following module ARCH401 and the development of critical thinking on a given urban setting, the aim of this module is to develop an urban strategy and a larger scale proposition.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to articulate a critical response to urban analysis.

(LO2) Students will be able to manipulate information towards formulation of urban strategy.

(LO3) Students will be able to influence the design and development of cities, past and present on the contemporary built environment.

(LO4) Students will be able to evaluate the impact of buildings on the environment, and the precepts of sustainable design.

(S1) Students will improve their of own learning/ performance through reflective practice.

(S2) Students will improve time and project management - personal organisation.

(S3) Students will improve critical reading.

(S4) Students will improve their own research skills.

(S5) Students will improve their own initiative.

(S6) Students will improve their own creative thinking and problem solving.

Syllabus
 

The project will investigate how theories, practices and technologies influence the analysis and design of contemporary cities. Special emphasis will be given to process: students will be encouraged to experiment with mixed techniques and technologies, and to test, develop, and transform their ideas through their representation and verbal articulation. Studio work will be accompanied by lectures by staff and invited speakers.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lectures/ Seminars
Description: Studio work will be supported by lectures and seminars by staff and invited speakers
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Tuesday lunchtime invited speakers or staff talks

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: Group and individual studio-based tutorial on a weekly basis (one day per week)
Length of tutorials varies depending on the number of students/groups (from 30 to 60 minutes per group)
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Group and individual tutorials, Interim and Final Reviews

Teaching Method 3 - Reviews
Description: Studio work will be examined and discussed in interim and final reviews with the contribution of other members of staff and guest reviewers as appropriate
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Environmental Design Drop-in sessions: 3 x 2 hour sessions

All teaching (tutorials, lectures, and reviews) will be based on a blended model of learning (a combination of online and face-to-face teaching) that provides the best student experience.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 10

   42

     6

 58
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 92
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
Individual design portfolio and models. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When):During Assessment Period  0    100       

Recommended Texts
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