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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 Advanced Design 1
Code ARCH711
Coordinator Mr A Agkathidis
Architecture
Asterios.Agkathidis@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2025-26 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 30

Aims

This module seeks to immerse students in a critical exploration of a contemporary architectural topic, fostering deep engagement through research, group collaboration, and individual inquiry, while cultivating advanced design skills by challenging students to address a complex design problem and brief, integrating theoretical insights with innovative solutions. It aims to enable students to produce and communicate sophisticated design proposals through high-quality drawings, articulate written reports, and detailed physical or digital models, and to facilitate critical discourse by presenting work to a review panel of faculty, peers, and invited experts, encouraging constructive feedback and open forum discussion to refine design thinking and professional presentation skills.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to articulate a clear and evolving design agenda, demonstrate an understanding of contemporary architectural issues, and formulate a well-defined brief addressing a specific, real-world architectural challenge.

(LO2) Students will be able to effectively resolve an architectural brief by developing a thoughtful design strategy and concept that aligns with and fulfils the goals and aspirations of an architectural project.

(LO3) Students will be able to select and utilise appropriate visual, oral, written and other graphic methods to effectively communicate complex architectural theories and designs.

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice.

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

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - visual.

(S4) Communication, listening and questioning respecting others, contributing to discussions, communicating in a foreign language, influencing, presentations.

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
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: The module is taught through studio-based tutorials and reviews by both full-time and part-time staff who are practising architects

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours     24

       24
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 276
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
A digital portfolio including the fully documented project throughout the semester. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission.  0    100       

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.