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AR20518: History, theory and practice 2

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CWES 100%, CWSI 0%
Assessment Detail:
  • Essay (CWES 100%)
  • Quiz (CWSI 0% - Qualifying Mark: 40)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the Unit, you will be able to:
1.articulate the influences of the design and development of cities, and the theories of urban design and the planning of communities, with the ability to analyse an urban project and its design conception
2. appraise the influence of design and development of cities, past and present on the contemporary built environment and how cities can be more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
3. explore how the theories, practices and technologies of the arts influence and impact on architectural design
4.explain the significant ideas in the development of the Modern Movement and its cultural, social, political and intellectual histories, with knowledge of canonical twentieth-century buildings and their place in the history of architecture
5. outline the role of the architect within the design team and construction industry, considering what laws affect architects, the nature of professionalism and the duties and responsibilities to clients, building users, co-professionals and the wider society.


Synopsis: This Unit examines a range of theoretical positions associated with the formal design of buildings in western architecture.

You will be introduced to general ideas and ideals, which have shaped cities, and become familiar with the techniques of urban analysis and principles of urban design. You will explore how the arts have influenced architectural design and survey the ideology and practices of the Modern Movement.

This Unit helps you integrate design and professional skills in the workplace and will prepare you for your first placement experience.

Course availability:

AR20518 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-ANB14 : BSc(Hons) Architecture with Thin sandwich placement(s) (Year 2)

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