Master of Architecture MArch Validated by RIBA for Part II

2018_19 Course Leader: Chris Lowry

School of Art Design and Fashion

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Contents 1 Welcome to the Course 2 Structure of the Course 3 Approaches to teaching and learning 4 Student Support 5 Assessment 6 Classification of Awards 7 Student Feedback 8 Appendices

8.1 Programme Specification and Module Descriptors

1. Welcome to the course Welcome to the University of Central Lancashire.

The information in this course supplement has been carefully developed by the course team to help you through the exciting and challenging journey ahead. You will find it a useful resource for the coming years and it contains important information pertaining to your study.

The handbook is a reference guide to the structure of your course and it is not designed to be a stand-alone manual, it should be read in conjunction with the School Handbook and the University Academic Regulations. If you have any questions about any of the documents it is vital that you talk to the staff and other experienced students, to supplement the information. If you have any questions – please ask.

If you are new to the School at UCLAN, welcome. If you are returning to us, welcome back. Your Masters in Architecture course promises you an exhilarating experience, requiring you to contextualise and develop your undergraduate knowledge to generate innovative and challenging ideas about the future of architecture and the future of the north-west region. Our programme offers you a clear framework to achieve this, but it is your individuality, creativity and ideas which will provide the content and the results.

We encourage you to get to know your fellow students and tutors well, so that you can discuss your diverse points of view. Your discussions will inevitably be influenced by your diverse backgrounds, interests and intentions. These discussions; your projects; study trips; learning methods and materials will provoke and energise your own architectural ideas.

As a Masters student working towards RIBA/ARB Part 2, you will be expected to take responsibility for your own learning needs - we understand that each student must make their own specific arrangements to manage work, life and study. However, your frequent presence in studio will be a critical factor in your success on the course.

1.1 Rationale, aims and learning outcomes of the course

Aims of the programme

• To prepare graduates for RIBA part II exemption and to enable them to access to the next stage in their career in professional practice (Part III), or further academic research / study;

• To prepare graduates with the ability to generate complex architectural design proposals in the subject areas of architecture and architectural design.

• To prepare graduates with the ability to critically evaluate and apply a comprehensive range of visual, oral and written media; to critically test, analyse, appraise and explain complex architectural design solutions.

• To prepare graduates to critically evaluate; to critically test, analyse, appraise and explain use of materials; alternative design processes, and techniques of production, which integrate the key associated disciplines of landscape design, environmental engineering, structural design, itemised costing and sustainability, to creatively extemporise practicable design solutions to complex architectural design problems.

• To prepare graduates with a critical understanding of how architectural knowledge is established and advanced through good research practice; to produce clear, logically argued and original written work relating to culture, theory and design in the discipline of architecture.

• To prepare graduates with a critical understanding of the context of professional architectural practice and the construction industry, including a critical understanding of the architects role in the processes of procurement and building production; their relationship with stakeholders and client under the restrictions of current legislation.

• To prepare graduates with critical problem solving skills, professional judgement, an ability to take the initiative and make appropriate informed decisions in complex and unpredictable circumstances.

• To prepare graduates with a critical ability to identify individual learning needs and understand the personal responsibility required to prepare for qualification as an architect.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, it is expected that you will have achieved the following learning outcomes. Learning outcomes are derived and informed by the RIBA/ARB Criteria for Part 2 qualification and registration of an architect. Teaching, learning and assessment methods are designed to facilitate successful achievement of these learning outcomes.

A: Knowledge and Understanding

Students will demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of: A1. History of Architectural Design and the related arts, technologies and human sciences and their influence on the quality of architectural design.

A2 Design methodologies within planning and building control frameworks.

A3. User requirements and the influence of demographic data on the nature of the social use of buildings.

A4 The preparation and execution of a brief and the preparation of documentation to approximate the scope of requirements established to Stage 4 (Technical Design) of the RIBA Plan of Work, 2013

A5. The constructional, structural, environmental design of buildings, to appropriate levels of comfort and climate amelioration.

A6. The management procedures and legal restrictions relevant to the execution of building contracts and their impact on the production of architectural design in a social context.

A7. The alternative materials, construction processes and building techniques that apply to architectural design and building construction to achieve appropriate levels sustainability

A8. Computer drafting and modelling; 2D, BIM and parametric modelling.

B: Subject Specific Skills

Students will be able to critically evaluate, test, analyse, appraise and explain issues concerning the following subject areas and present them as part of design development and design execution of a complex architectural project. The student will be able to;

B1. Create complex site analyses; determine site development strategies and co-ordinate site logistics in local and regional contexts.

B2. Determine the influence of socio-cultural, socio-economic and demographic influences on contemporary modes of inhabitation and contemporary user requirements.

B3. Research, formulate and creatively extemporise an architectural brief to a level consistent with Stage 4 (Technical Design) of the RIBA Plan of Work, 2013

B4. Determine the impact of the organisational methods of architectural practice, the legal and commercial aspects of project management, cost implications of design decisions, as they influence the development of a complex project brief.

B5. Construct strategies for the integration of building services in the areas of building construction, structural engineering, environmental engineering, and landscape architecture, reflecting a critical and considered approach to sustainable architectural solutions in regional contexts.

B6. Resolve interdisciplinary and user demands into co-ordinated and consistent solutions, reflecting a developed architectural brief, to achieve a high standard of formal, aesthetical and technical resolution.

B7. Extemporise architectural ideas in the context of the history and the theory of architecture and architectural practice.

B8. Use advanced computer drafting and modelling; 2D, BIM and 3D ‘parametric’ modelling to produce landscapes and complex building morphology.

B9. Use the conventions of architectural representation and a wide range of visual, written and verbal techniques and various electronic media, at a high level, in order to communicate architectural designs and ideas to an identified interest group.

B10. Compose a written research thesis within an agreed scope and on an agreed subject area.

C: Thinking Skills

Students will be able to: C1. Apply formal and programmatic design competence at a high level.

C2. Research, critically evaluate, test, analyse, appraise and explain specific subject knowledge in order to integrate and apply such knowledge to complex architectural design projects from the perspective of urban and agrarian design;

C3. Integrate conceptual, contextual, ethical, technical and material considerations into the realisation of complex architectural design projects.

C4. Self-criticise one’s own work, undertake peer reviews and reflective learning. C5. Apply a self-directed management approach to the, organisation and delivery of work to a deadline.

D: Other skills relevant to employability and personal development

Architecture comprises a number of skills which are transferable. These are; D1. Computing: 2d drafting, BIM and parametric competence.

D2. Professional management; work flow and organisation.

D3. Effective interpersonal communication, with colleagues and a wider audience in a variety of media.

D4. The ability to use initiative and take responsibility in order to make decisions in challenging situations;

D5. Solve problems in creative and innovative ways;

D6. Learn independently and appropriately, including the ability to pursue further research where applicable.

1.2 Course Team Chris Lowry

Course Leader

clowry@uclan.ac.uk

David Hasson Senior Lecturer dhasson@uclan.ac.uk

Adam Evans Senior lecturer arhevans@uclan.ac.uk

Mary Kelly Lecturer mkelly8@uclan.ac.uk

Des Fagan Academic Leader dfagan1@uclan.ac.uk

Paul Critchley Senior Technician pacritchely1@uclan.ac.uk

1.3 Expertise of staff You will be taught by highly experienced members of staff who are qualified architects and design tutors who practice and are research active. The staff team has significant combined experience in the teaching of architecture at all levels.

1.4 Academic Advisor You will be assigned an Academic Advisor who will provide additional academic support during the year. They will be the first point of call for many of the questions that you might have during the year. Your Academic Advisor will be able to help you with personal development, including developing skills in self-awareness, reflection and action planning.

1.5 Administration details Campus Admin Services provides academic administration support for students and staff and are located in the following hubs which open from 8.45am until 5.15pm

Monday to Thursday and until 4.00pm on Fridays. The hub can provide general assistance and advice regarding specific processes such as extenuating circumstances, extensions and appeals.

CandT Hub Art, Design and Fashion CM Building telephone: +44 (0)1772 891994 email: candthub@uclan.ac.uk

1.6 Communication The University expects you to use your UCLan email address and check regularly for messages from staff. If you send us email messages from other addresses they risk being filtered out as potential spam and discarded unread.

Normally the team will make contact with you through your UCLan email and through Contact Your Students.

Blackboard is available through the internal eLearn Student Portal. This facility allows students to track course modules and their delivery, associated curriculum requirements and course work submission requirements and access to lectures and learning materials. The materials available on Blackboard are there to support your learning and should never be used as a substitute for presence in timetabled class activities or studio, unless specifically directed by your Module Tutor.

1.7 External Examiner The University has appointed two External Examiners to your course who help to ensure that the standards of your course are comparable to those provided at other higher education institutions in the UK. The name of these people, their position and home institution can be found below. If you wish to make contact with your External Examiners, you should do this through your Course Leader and not directly. External Examiner reports will be made available to you electronically, via Blackboard. The School will also send a sample of student coursework to the external examiner(s) for external moderation purposes, once it has been marked and internally moderated by the course tutors. The sample will include work awarded the highest and lowest marks and awarded marks in the middle range.

Richard Hayward, Emeritus Professor, University of Greenwich

Kathy Gal, Independent Examiner

1.8 RIBA / ARB General Criteria and Graduate Attributes All modules contributing to Institute Degrees have been developed to embody the vocational and academic aspects of the qualification, within the context of the QAA Architecture Benchmark Statement and the current ARB and RIBA General Criteria and Graduate Attributes in respect of which this Master of Architecture is validated for the RIBA Part II. Module descriptors and project briefs are directly informed by the RIBA criteria and the pedagogic course structure, which are further documented and expanded in module descriptors and project briefs, emphasising to staff and students their importance as indicators to learning objectives and outcomes, and assisting students’ awareness of their links to specific coursework requirements.

In course design and review, the criteria are applied as support for quality assurance, establishing and maintaining threshold standards, and ensuring the course’s professional relevance.

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2. Structure of the course 2.1 Overall structure

Programme Structure 14. Awards and Credits

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Level 7 AO4001 YEAR 1

Critical and Cultural Contexts. 20 Masters in Architecture (MArch)

Requires 240 credits at Level 7

Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Studies

Requires 120 credits at level 7

Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Studies

Requires 60 credits at level 7

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Innovation and Realisation 20

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2.2 Modules available Each module is a self-contained block of learning with defined aims, learning outcomes and assessment. A standard module is worth 20 credits. It equates to the learning activity expected from one sixth of a full-time undergraduate year. Modules may be developed as half or double modules with credit allocated up to a maximum of 120 credits per module. All modules are compulsory to the course.

All modules offered as part of the Master of Architecture (M.Arch) are core modules and cannot be compensated. This means that all modules and components of assessment must be passed at the minimum pass grade 50% in order to achieve an overall pass. (please refer to the UCLAN regulations on module and course assessment)

Please also note that Year 1 modules are taken into account when determining the final award, including whether you will receive a pass, merit or distinction. Your overall mark for the Masters degree is calculated according to the credit weighting of each module. For example, you will note on the previous page, that both Design 1 and Design 2 are both allocated 60 credits. This means that both your Year 1 and Year 2 design work carry equal weight.

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2.3 Progression Information Discussions about your progression through the course normally take place in February each year. It is an opportunity for you to make plans for your study over the next academic year. The course team will tell you about the various modules / combinations available and you will both agree on the most appropriate (and legal) course of study for you.

2.4 Study Time 2.4.1 Weekly timetable We ask that you do not print your timetable but try to check it on a regular basis - ideally before you come to University each day. Checking your timetable each week will be necessary as some modules will be roomed in different locations each week.

https://apps.uclan.ac.uk/mobilett .

2.4.2 Expected hours of study 20 credits is a standard module size and equals 200 notional learning hours. The normal amount of work involved in achieving a successful outcome to your studies is to study for 10 hours per each credit you need to achieve – this includes attendance at UCLan and time spent in private study.

Your total time commitment, on a full time course, including your timetabled sessions and your private study, should be approximately 35 hours per week.

2.4.3 Attendance Requirements You are required to attend all timetabled learning activities for each module. Notification of illness or exceptional requests for leave of absence must be made to:

You are required to attend all timetabled learning activities for each module. Students should report non-attendance to the hub email – CandTHubAttendance@uclan.ac.uk or by telephoning the hub on 01772 891994 or 01772 891995.

For international students, you have additional responsibilities under the UK Border Agency (UKBA), Points Based System (PBS) – in that you MUST attend your course of study regularly; under PBS, UCLan is obliged to tell UKBA if you withdraw from a course, defer or suspend your studies, or if you fail to attend the course regularly.

If you have not gained the required authorisation for leave of absence, do not respond to communications from the University and if you are absent for four weeks or more, you may be deemed to have withdrawn from the course. If this is the case, then the date of withdrawal will be recorded as the last day of attendance.

Your attendance is recorded through SAM. You can check your attendance record through myUCLan. Each time you are asked to enter your details on SAM you must remember that the University has a responsibility to keep information up to date and that you must only enter your own details on the system. To enter any other names would result in inaccurate

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records and be dishonest. Any student who is found to make false entries can be disciplined under the student guide to regulations.

3. Approaches to teaching and learning

3.1 Expertise of staff Due to the nature of Part II Masters of Architecture work, the course has been designed to take advantage of the expertise of the staff from the School of Art, Design and Fashion. Many of the tutors are actively involved in practice and are research active.

3.2 Learning and teaching methods Specific teaching methods will be identified in individual Module Information Packs. Methods will include lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical work in studio and building and site visits. Students will support tutor lead learning with the use of textbooks, journal papers, electronic databases and other self-learning materials including e-learning materials. Emphasis will be placed upon the studio as a place for learning activities and collaboration.

3.3 Study skills We expect students to already have IT & Study skills and library & information retrieval skills. During the course, these skills will become further developed (see below under personal development planning). Module tutors help students to develop the specific and generic study skills that underpin the learning activities and content of each module, as described above, as part of the learning and teaching strategy.

Students are referred to the University’s web based skills pages, as appropriate. Students are made aware of the WISER provision, in induction and within this course supplement and via notice boards. Library induction sessions geared to undergraduate students are arranged for students, to assist them in developing their information retrieval and research skills.

WISER LIS

3.4 Learning resources 3.4.1 Learning Information Services (LIS) Extensive resources are available to support your studies provided by LIS – library and IT staff. Take advantage of the free training sessions designed to enable you to gain all the skills you need for your research and study.

3.4.2 Electronic Resources LIS provide access to a huge range of electronic resources – e-journals and databases, e- books, images and texts.

Architectural Resource Library

Our Resource Library located in the School contains a large format scanner and a variety of books and journals which appear on module reading lists, as well as providing valuable information for study. The library also contains an extensive library of architectural product

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literature. The value of the Resource Library depends upon its respectful use. Please help to keep the room tidy and return books in the appropriate place (according to the Dewey catalogue number which usually appears on the book’s spine).

3.5 Personal development planning Personal development planning (PDP) is closely related to the acquisition of key skills or personal transferable skills. Academic skills and knowledge alone are not going to be enough to satisfy the demands required of a built environment professional. You need to develop additional interpersonal qualities that are essential to enable you to initiate and actively participate in team-based discussions and decision making effectively. Key skills/personal transferable skills include: team work, communication skills (written and oral presentations) time management, information retrieval, problem solving, decisions making, and IT & study skills.

To help you to develop these skills, you will be encouraged to carry out personal development planning (PDP). It is a requirement that students record their progression in a student progress file. This can be done in a number of ways. You can use the diaries provided by the university or the Personal Development Planning Programme.

PDP is closely linked to the acquisition of key skills or personal transferable skills which enable you to become rounded, skilled and effective professional. Many of your tutorial activities and much of the project work will provide you with the opportunity for developing your practical skills, problem solving skills and critical appraisal.

3.6 Preparing for your career The course is recognised by the RIBA and ARB and on passing, provides full exemption from the requirements of these regulatory bodies for Part II. A range of employment opportunities exist for graduates who have studied this type of degree programme. There are potential employers in the public services and the private sector, who advertise posts in the national and

local press and specific publications. Opportunities exist for progression to senior posts with experience.

4. Student Support

4.1 Academic Advisors Students have access to a wide range of sources of help and advice.

The <i> the drop-in centre, acts as a central reference point but is part of a bigger network of support and information provided by Schools, Faculties,

the Students’ Union and the student support website. In addition all students have access to a member of staff who can provide personal guidance and suggest other sources of help.

The Academic advisor is the first point of contact for the students on a wide range of academic, personal, administrative and practical issues. The Academic advisor does not need to have all the answers but should be able to re-direct the student appropriately. Their primary aim is to support the tutee in their studies.

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The aim of Academic advisor Support is to enhance the quality of the student’s overall experience at UCLAN. The Academic advisor should aim to be supportive, helpful and try to understand (but not necessarily share) the student’s point of view. At times it may be necessary for them to challenge students over their progress, performance or attendance. Academic advisors provide the personal face of the University and an interface between the student and the institution. I suggest you write their contact details in the table below for easy reference should you need to contact them.

Name Email Ext. Role/Position Room

4.2 Students with disabilities If you have a disability that may affect your studies, please either contact the Disability Advisory Service - disability@uclan.ac.uk - or let one of the course team know as soon as possible. With your agreement information will be passed on to the Disability Advisory Service. The University will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate your needs and to provide appropriate support for you to complete your study successfully. Where necessary, you will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Arrangements are made for students who have a disability/learning difficulty for which valid supporting evidence can be made available. Contact the Disability Adviser for advice and information, disability@uclan.ac.uk

4.3 Students’ Union One Stop Shop The Opportunities Centre is the Union’s One Stop Shop to find employment or volunteering whilst you study. With thousands of jobs and voluntary positions advertised, agency work through the Bridge and information on over 2000 volunteer positions within the Union.

5. Assessment 5.1 Assessment Strategy Assessment methods will be clearly described in Module Information Packs (MIPs) at the outset of the module along with details of the relevant marking scheme.

The course will include essay assignments, practical reports, design portfolios, written examinations, oral examinations, problem solving exercises, oral presentations, research papers and a dissertations / thesis as methods of assessment.

The multidisciplinary nature of the course requires that all leaning outcomes will be assumed to affect the development of the architectural work of graduates. Studio submissions are reviewed from this perspective and the adopted marking regime will assess graduate development within the general context of the course.

Written work will be read and counter read by appointed staff appropriate to subject areas, for essay assignments practical reports and thesis submission. Year 2 requires the submission of a thesis, reviewed and assessed at an interim and final stage by two members of staff.

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Studio assignments will be reviewed at interim and final stages by public oral presentation to year staff and invited contributors.

Studio projects and parts of studio projects will be continuously reviewed verbally via individual and or group tutorials.

Emphasis will be placed upon the assessment of end of module / year / course portfolios and exhibition of work.

5.2 Notification of assignments and examination arrangements Notification of assessments will be through the module information pack and through timetabled sessions. Due to the nature of the course and the materials to be submitted, submission will take a variety of forms. Please speak to your module tutor if you have any issues. Please note that all modules will be assessed. You are expected to attempt all required assessments for each module for which you are registered, and to do so at the times scheduled unless authorised extensions, special arrangements for disability, or extenuating circumstances allow you to defer your assessment.

5.3 Referencing Please note that the Harvard system for referencing all written work is a requirement for submission. http://www.uclan.ac.uk/students/study/library/files/Harvard_Referencing_UCLan_Rev_2012.pdf

5.4 Confidential material From time to time you may have reason to access confidential information during the course. Remember that you have ethical and legal responsibilities to respect confidentiality and maintain the anonymity of individuals and organisations within your assignments.

5.5 Cheating, plagiarism, collusion or re-presentation Please refer to the information included in section 6.6 of the University Student Handbook for full definitions. The University uses an online Assessment Tool called Turnitin. A pseudo- Turnitin assignment will be set up using the School space on Blackboard to allow students to check as many drafts as the system allows before their final submission to the ‘official’ Turnitin assignment.

Students are required to self-submit their own assignment on Turnitin and will be given access to the Originality Reports arising from each submission. Turnitin may also be used to assist with plagiarism detection and collusion, where there is suspicion about individual piece(s) of work.

6. Classification of Awards The University publishes the principles underpinning the way in which awards and results are decided in Academic Regulations. Decisions about the overall classification of awards are made by Assessment Boards through the application of the academic and relevant course regulations.

In operating discretion for profiling Course Assessment Boards will use academic judgement and may refer to performance in core modules; the placement component, the dissertation/project or other factors which have been published to students.

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7. Student Feedback You can play an important part in the process of improving the quality of this course through the feedback you give.

In addition to the on-going discussion with the course team throughout the year, there are a range of mechanisms for you to feedback about your

experience of teaching and learning. We aim to respond to your feedback and let you know of our plans for improvement.

The Students Union can support you in voicing your opinion, provide on-going advice and support, and encourage your involvement in all feedback opportunities. They will be requesting that you complete the Postgraduate Student Survey (during semester 2 for students in their final year of study) or the UCLan Student Survey (all other students).

The Students’ Union and University work closely together to ensure that the student voice is heard in all matters of student-life. We encourage students to provide constructive feedback throughout their time at university, through course reps, surveys and any other appropriate means,

The Union’s Student Affairs Committee (SAC), members of Students’ Council and School Presidents each have particular representative responsibilities, and are involved with decision making committees as high as the University Board. Therefore it is very important students engage with the democratic processes of the Students’ Union and elect the students they see as most able to represent them.

7.1 Student Staff Liaison Committee meetings (SSLCs) Details of the Protocol for the operation of SSLCs is included in section 8.2 of the University Student Handbook.

The purpose of a SSLC meeting is to provide the opportunity for course representatives to feedback to staff about the course, the overall student experience and to inform developments which will improve future courses. These meetings are normally scheduled once per semester.

Meetings will be facilitated using guidelines and a record of the meeting will be provided with any decisions and / or responses made and / or actions taken as a result of the discussions held. The meetings include discussion of items forwarded by course representatives, normally related to the following agenda items (dependent on time of year). The course team encourage student feedback in all areas and recognise that additional items for discussion may also be raised at the meeting

8. Appendices

8.1 Programme Specification(s)

Programme Specification

1. Awarding Institution / Body University of Central Lancashire

2. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery

University of Central Lancashire Preston Campus

3. University School/Centre Art, Design and Fashion

4. External Accreditation Architects Registration Board Prescription (proposed) Royal Institute of British Architects Validation (proposed)

5. Title of Final Award Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

6. Modes of Attendance offered Full-time

7. UCAS Code N/A

8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)

Architecture 2010

9. Other external influences ARB, RIBA & EU criteria

10. Date of production/revision of this form

January 2015 (PCR)

11. Aims of the Programme

• To prepare graduates achieving satisfactory qualification standards (at RIBA Part I or equivalent), to RIBA part II exemption and for access to the next stage in their career in professional practice (Part III examination) or academic research / study;

• To prepare graduates with the ability to generate complex architectural design proposals in the subject areas of architecture and architectural design, with special emphasis on urban design and agrarian design;

• To prepare graduates with the ability to critically evaluate and apply a comprehensive range of visual, oral and written media to critically test, analyse, appraise and explain complex architectural design solutions, with special emphasis on urban design and agrarian design;

• To prepare graduates to critically evaluate, in order to critically test, analyse, appraise and explain; use of materials, alternative design processes and techniques of production, which integrate the key associated disciplines of landscape design, environmental engineering,

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

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structural design, itemised costing and sustainability, in order to creatively extemporise practicable design solutions to complex architectural design problems, with special emphasis on urban design and agrarian design;

• To prepare graduates that have a critical understanding of how architectural knowledge is established and advanced through good research practice, in order to produce clear, logically argued and original written work relating to culture, theory and design in the discipline of architecture, with special emphasis on urban design and agrarian design;

• To prepare graduates with a critical understanding of the context of professional architectural practice and the construction industry, including a critical understanding of the architects role in the processes of procurement and building production, their relationship with stakeholders and clients, under the restrictions of current legislation;

• To prepare graduates with critical problem solving skills, professional judgement, an ability to take the initiative and make appropriate informed decisions in complex and unpredictable circumstances;

• To prepare graduates with a critical ability to identify individual learning needs and understand the personal responsibility required to prepare for qualification as an architect.

12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A. Knowledge and Understanding Students will demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of; A1. History of Architectural Design and the related arts, technologies and human sciences and their influence on the quality of architectural design. A2 Urban design and agrarian design methodologies within planning and building control frameworks. A3. User requirements and the influence of demographic data on the nature of the social use of buildings. A4 The preparation and execution of a brief and the preparation of documentation to approximate the scope of requirements established to Stage 4 (Technical Design) of the RIBA Plan of Work, 2013 A5. The constructional, structural, environmental design of buildings, to appropriate levels of comfort and climate amelioration. A6. The management procedures and legal restrictions relevant to the execution of building contracts and their impact on the production of architectural design in a social context. A7. The alternative materials, construction processes and building techniques that apply to architectural design and building construction to achieve appropriate levels sustainability A8. Computer drafting and modelling; 2D, BIM and parametric modelling.

Teaching and Learning Methods The particular teaching methods used will be identified in individual Module Information Packs. Methods will include lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical work in studio and building and site visits. Students will support tutor lead learning with the use of textbooks, journal papers, electronic databases and other self-learning materials including e-learning materials. Emphasis will be placed upon the studio as a place for learning activities and collaboration. Assessment methods Assessment methods will be clearly described in Module Information Packs (MIP’s) at the outset of the module along with details of the relevant marking scheme. The course will include essay assignments, practical reports, design portfolios, written examinations, oral examinations, problem solving exercises, oral presentations, research papers and a dissertations / thesis as methods of assessment. The multidisciplinary nature of the course requires that all learning outcomes will be assumed to affect the development of the architectural work of graduates. Studio submissions are reviewed from this perspective and the adopted marking regime will assess graduate development within the general context of the course. Written work will be read and counter read by appointed staff appropriate to subject areas, for essay assignments practical reports and thesis submission. Year 2 requires the submission of a thesis, reviewed and assessed at an interim and final stage by a minimum of two members of staff. Studio assignments will be reviewed at interim and final stages by oral presentation to year staff and invited contributors. Studio projects and parts of studio projects will be continuously reviewed verbally via individual and or group tutorials.

Emphasis will be placed upon the assessment of end of module / year / course portfolios and exhibition of work. B. Subject-specific skills Students will be able to critically evaluate, test, analyse, appraise and explain issues concerning the following subject areas and present them as part of design development and design execution of a complex architectural project. The student will be able to;

B1. create complex site analyses; determine site development strategies and co-ordinate site logistics in local and regional contexts. B2. determine the influence of socio-cultural, socio-economic and demographic influences on contemporary modes of inhabitation and contemporary user requirements. B3. research, formulate and creatively extemporise an architectural brief to a level consistent with Stage 4 (Technical Design) of the RIBA Plan of Work, 2013 B4. determine the impact of the organisational methods of architectural practice, the legal and commercial aspects of project management, the cost implications of design decisions, as they influence the development of a complex project brief. B5. construct strategies for the integration of building services in the areas of building construction, structural engineering, environmental engineering, and landscape architecture, reflecting a critical and considered approach to sustainable architectural solutions in regional contexts. B6. resolve interdisciplinary and user demands into co-ordinated and consistent solutions, reflecting a developed architectural brief, to achieve a high standard of formal, aesthetical and technical resolution. B7. extemporise architectural ideas in the context of the history and the theory of architecture and architectural practice. B8. use advanced computer drafting and modelling; 2D, BIM and 3D ‘parametric’ modelling to produce landscapes and complex building morphology. B9. use the conventions of architectural representation and a wide range of visual, written and verbal techniques and various electronic media, at a high level, in order to communicate architectural designs and ideas to an identified interest group. B8. compose a written research thesis within an agreed scope and on an agreed subject area. Teaching and Learning Methods The particular teaching methods used will be identified in individual Module Information Packs. Methods will include lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical work in studio and building and site visits. Students will support tutor lead learning with the use of textbooks, journal papers, electronic databases and other self-learning materials including e-learning materials. Emphasis will be placed upon the studio as a place for learning activities and collaboration. Emphasis will be placed upon the assessment of end of module / year / course portfolios and exhibition of work. Assessment methods Assessment methods will be clearly described in Module Information Packs (MIP’s) at the outset of the module along with details of the relevant marking scheme. The course will include essay assignments, practical reports, design portfolios, written examinations, oral examinations, problem solving exercises, oral presentations, research papers and a dissertations / thesis as methods of assessment. The multidisciplinary nature of the course requires that all learning outcomes will be assumed to affect the development of the architectural work of graduates. Studio submissions are reviewed from this perspective and the adopted marking regime will assess graduate development within the general context of the course. Written work will be read and counter read by appointed staff appropriate to subject areas, for essay assignments practical reports and thesis submission. Year 2 requires the submission of a thesis, reviewed and assessed at an interim and final stage by two members of staff. Studio assignments will be reviewed at interim and final stages by public oral presentation to year staff and invited contributors. Studio projects and parts of studio projects will be continuously reviewed verbally via individual and or group tutorials. Emphasis will be placed upon the assessment of end of module / year / course portfolios and exhibition of work. C. Thinking Skills Students will be able to: C1; apply formal and programmatic design competence at a high level.

C2; research, critically evaluate, test, analyse, appraise and explain specific subject knowledge in order to integrate and apply such knowledge to complex architectural design projects from the perspective of urban and agrarian design; C3; integrate conceptual, contextual, ethical, technical and material considerations into the realisation of complex architectural design projects. C4: self-criticise one’s own work, undertake peer reviews and reflective learning. C5; apply a self-directed management approach to the, organisation and delivery of work to a deadline. Teaching and Learning Methods The particular teaching methods used will be identified in individual Module Information Packs. Methods will include lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical work in studio and building and site visits. Students will support tutor lead learning with the use of textbooks, journal papers, electronic databases and other self-learning materials including e-learning materials. Emphasis will be placed upon the studio as a place for learning activities and collaboration. Assessment methods Assessment methods will be clearly described in Module Information Packs (MIP’s) at the outset of the module along with details of the relevant marking scheme. The course will include essay assignments, practical reports, design portfolios, written examinations, oral examinations, problem solving exercises, oral presentations, research papers and a dissertations / thesis as methods of assessment. The multidisciplinary nature of the course requires that all leaning outcomes will be assumed to affect the development of the architectural work of graduates. Studio submissions are reviewed from this perspective and the adopted marking regime will assess graduate development within the general context of the course. Written work will be read and counter read by appointed staff appropriate to subject areas, for essay assignments practical reports and thesis submission. Year 2 requires the submission of a thesis, reviewed and assessed at an interim and final stage by two members of staff. Studio assignments will be reviewed at interim and final stages by public oral presentation to year staff and invited contributors. Studio projects and parts of studio projects will be continuously reviewed verbally via individual and or group tutorials. Emphasis will be placed upon the assessment of end of module / year / course portfolios and exhibition of work. D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development Architecture comprises a number of skills which are transferable. These are; D1. computing: 2d drafting, BIM and Parametric competence. D2. professional management; work flow and organisation. D3. effective interpersonal communication, with colleagues and a wider audience in a variety of media. D4. the ability to use initiative and take responsibility in order to make decisions in challenging situations; D5. solve problems in creative and innovative ways; D6. learn independently and appropriately, including the ability to pursue further research where applicable;

Teaching and Learning Methods The particular teaching methods used will be identified in individual Module Information Packs. Methods will include lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical work in studio and building and site visits. Students will support tutor lead learning with the use of textbooks, journal papers, electronic databases and other self-learning materials including e-learning materials. Emphasis will be placed upon the studio as a place for learning activities and collaboration. Assessment methods Assessment methods will be clearly described in Module Information Packs (MIP’s) at the outset of the module along with details of the relevant marking scheme. The course will include essay assignments, practical reports, design portfolios, written examinations, oral examinations, problem solving exercises, oral presentations, research papers and a dissertations / thesis as methods of assessment. The multidisciplinary nature of the course requires that all leaning outcomes will be assumed to affect the development of the architectural work of graduates. Studio submissions are reviewed

from this perspective and the adopted marking regime will assess graduate development within the general context of the course. Written work will be read and counter read by appointed staff appropriate to subject areas, for essay assignments practical reports and thesis submission. Year 2 requires the submission of a thesis, reviewed and assessed at an interim and final stage by two members of staff. Studio assignments will be reviewed at interim and final stages by public oral presentation to year staff and invited contributors. Studio projects and parts of studio projects will be continuously reviewed verbally via individual and or group tutorials. Emphasis will be placed upon the assessment of end of module / year / course portfolios and exhibition of work. 13. Programme Structures* 14. Awards and Credits*

Level Module Code

Module Title Credit rating

Level 7 AO4001 Critical and Cultural Context 20 Masters in Architecture (MArch) Requires 240 credits at Level 7

Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Studies Requires 120 credits at level 7

Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Studies Requires 60 credits at level 7

AO4002 Innovation and Realisation 20

AO4003 Professional Studies 2 20

AO4005 Design 1 60

AO4007 Design 2 60

AO4950 Research methods for architectural studies

20

AO4990 Written Thesis 40

15. Personal Development Planning

Personal development planning (PDP) is closely related to the acquisition of key skills or personal transferable skills. Academic skills and knowledge alone are not going to be enough to satisfy the demands required of an architect in practice. Students are expected to develop additional interpersonal qualities that are essential to enable them to initiate and actively participate in team- based discussions and decision making effectively. Key skills/personal transferable skills include: team work, communication skills (written and oral presentations) time management, information retrieval, problem solving, decisions making, and IT/CAD & study skills.

To help students develop these skills, many of the learning activities and much of the assignment work will provide them with the opportunity for practical project work, the development of problem solving skills and discussion and critical appraisal.

Students will be required to make oral presentations and present design work in ‘reviews’ at intervals throughout the course. In some instances staff will record presentations on video, which gives the student instant feedback on their performance. Group discussion on contentious points will be encouraged especially for ‘reviews’ held ‘in camera’.

The course team will encourage students to organise their PDP through the RIBA’s PEDR system in preparation for their Part III examination. On the completion of each assessment students will receive a feedback form with tutor feedback and grade. They will be expected to complete the reflection element of the form and to roll-forward personal development targets to the next assessment.

Students will be encouraged to record their PDP progress in a student progress file. This file in conjunction with a student’s portfolio will provide the basis for discussions with the personal tutor about career progression and preparations for the Part II examination. 16. Admissions criteria

Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information. Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.

Applicants will have achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (ARB / RIBA recognised Part I) or similar discipline*; and may have successfully completed a period of time (typically 1 year) in architectural practice commensurate with RIBA Stage 1 Professional Experience.

*Please note those students who enter the course without a recognised ARB / RIBA Part 1 qualification are required to make their own arrangements for Part 1 recognition externally.

Students applying for the Masters in Architecture must have a minimum level of proficiency equal to IELTS 6.5* or equivalent in the English language.

17. Key sources of information about the programme

• www.uclan.ac.uk

18. Curriculum Skills Map Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed Level

Module Code

Module Title

Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O)

Programme Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

Subject-specific Skills

Thinking Skills

Other skills relevant to

employability and personal development

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6

LE

VEL

7

AO4001

Critical and Cultural Contexts

C

X

X

X

X

AO4002

Innovation and Realisation

C

X

X

X

X

AO4003

Professional Studies 2

C

X

X

X

X

X

AO4005

Design 1

C

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

AO4007

Design 2

C

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

AO4950 Research methods for architectural studies.

C

X

X

AO4990

Written Thesis

C

X

X

X

X

X

X

Note: Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks