Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
The aim is to:
1. Inform and strengthen the theoretical basis on which students take design and planning decisions.
2.Raise awareness of the richness and complexity of contemporary domestic environments.
3. Develop a critical understanding of domestic architecture and the interplay between ways of living and built form.
This course explores key theoretical concepts and examines dwelling environments from a range of different cultures and social groups.
The course is structured around the key forms of production and varying roles of designer, client and user. Emphasis is given to the relationship between the user and the home environment. Case studies from different parts of the world are included, in many cases drawing on current and recent research projects in the School. The syllabus includes the following topics:
house/home/habitation: a conceptual overview
Home: identity, order, connectedness
Architect designed mass housing
Participatory housing processes
Institutional living: at home in hospital
The psychological dimensions of dwelling
Collective housing
Private housing and social housing
Gender and age perspectives on housing
Informal housing processes and environments
The home as place of work
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Academic poster |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 57:00 | 57:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | Small group presentation |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 57:00 | 57:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
The theoretical ideas are introduced and illustrated through lectures. This encourages class discussion and debate. In small groups, students work together to prepare a group presentation for the whole class. They deepen their understanding through private reading and present their work in an academic poster which facilitates individual expression and learning. Reflection on individual experience is encouraged and the poster format develops computer based communication skills.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 10 | 1 | M | 25 | 10 minute presentation |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poster | 1 | M | 75 | Illustrated poster, 1500 words |
Small group presentation: Students will work in small groups to prepare a 10 minute PowerPoint or Prezi presentation which will be presented to the whole class. Topics will be selected from a list of key theoretical issues. Presentations will take place towards the beginning of the semester. These will allow students to demonstrate:
• Understanding and knowledge of a particular theoretical issue
• Ability to present ideas in a clear and coherent way
• Capacity to work effectively as group
Academic poster: an illustrated poster of 1,500 words submitted at the end of the semester which allows students to demonstrate:
• knowledge and understanding of the topics.
• critical skills in responding to the specific and exploratory contexts of the questions.
• ability to construct coherent arguments.
• clarity and effectiveness of the design in communicating ideas.