ARCT41140 Field Studies

Academic Year 2016/2017

This module offers the opportunity for the student to visit and study exemplary sustainable architecture, to increase understanding of the importance of social, cultural and climatic context, and to reflect on it through critical analysis.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module the student is expected to:
- understand the use of survey and investigation as a means to inform design and research
- demonstrate ability to explore and record environmental attributes
- demonstrate an understanding of social, cultural and climatic context
- apply critical analysis and reflection to building precedent.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Field Trip/External Visits

40
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

100
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Additional Information:
This module is only available to students enrolled in the MArchSc Sustainable Design Programme.

 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Assignment: study trip assignment

50

 Throughout the Trimester
Fieldwork: study trip

30

 Throughout the Trimester
Group Project: preparation

20

 Throughout the Trimester

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

Students will have an opportunity to resubmit assigned work by agreement with module coordinator