On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate (i) ability to develop and critique projects in an individual and group setting (ii) ability to analyse and represent site context (iii) understanding of the influence of site constraints on design development (iv) ability to design and represent appropriate detailed design interventions in a given context (v) understanding of issues concerning appropriate choice and use of materials (vi) ability to research appropriate subject matter and physical materials relatively independently and to use such research in support of design (vii) improved familiarity with the physical attributes of materials (viii) ability to work and think independently, and to make choices when confronted with conflicting information or advice.

LARC 20150

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

The module is studio and site based (where possible/appropriate) and involves drawing, model making (if required), processing of sample materials and sometimes construction of sample materials outdoors on campus, therefore it is subdivided into several 'work stages' across the semester. These are assessed on the due date (at the 'crit') and feedback is given on the day of the crit. Additionally, a joint, group activity may be included with engineering students, during a period of approximately two/three weeks. This activity is assessed separately by teaching staff from landscape architecture and engineering.