Architecture BA(Hons): Learning support

Classes

Architecture at Kingston builds on the creative processes of observation and construction. We encourage you to explore your design proposals through:

• sketches;
• drawings;
• model-making;
• digital media; and
• material studies. 

You test and refine your projects through tutorials, seminars, workshops and reviews. You produce increasingly sophisticated and detailed designs responding to a given brief and site. 

The Contextual Studies module gives you the background knowledge that will bring your design work to life and place it in its historical and cultural context. It includes:

• a stimulating programme of lectures; and
• smaller seminar groups.

Supporting Studies modules give you the practical skills you need to realise your creative ideas. They include:

• introductions to the library, workshop and IT facilities;
• projects relevant to your course;
• career development; and
• professional practice.

Additional academic support

Our experienced staff help all students achieve their full potential.

In the studio, tutors are usually on hand to help you so it's easy to get one-to-one time. When you join the course, we assign you a personal tutor to provide support throughout your time here. Plus you can turn to the module leader if you have a subject specific question. 

Student support co-ordinator

The student support co-ordinator provides a confidential drop in centre where you can discuss any issue you are having difficulty with.

Library

The campus library includes:

• a specialist book and journal collection for architecture, art and design students;
• a comprehensive collection of over 200,000 slides; and
• visual references dating back to the 1600s.

Learning Resources Centre

Facilities at the LRC include open access computers for:

• word processing;
• Internet access; and
• database searches. 

Studio facilities

You will be able to use our computer-aided design studios. We also have a fully-refurbished computing lab with industry standard software packages for:

• drawing and imaging;
• desktop publishing;
• web design; and
• environmental design. 

Our in-house support help you get the most from studio work and introductory sessions will help you get the most from studio work. 

Web-based support

StudySpace

StudySpace is a web-based learning management system that provides access to a host of information and material to assist with your studies.

StudySpace resources vary from module to module. For example, it might include:

• subject guides;
• lecture notes;
• presentations; and
• even sound and video clips.

Other useful features are online discussion forums (bulletin boards), a virtual classroom and a drop box (for online submission of coursework).

My Kingston

The Kingston University student intranet provides a fast, easy way to find information online. It provides everything you need to know about student life at Kingston including direct links to StudySpace, StudentHUB, OSIS and the iCat library search facility.