This module considers the history of architecture and the influences, national and international, which have shaped architecture over time. You will also be introduced to a range of hand drawn and digital media providing opportunities for the acquisition of skills under guidance, in order develop confidence and acquire proficiency in their use. An overseas field trip is also a significant element of this particular module.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
The module will be taught by lectures to introduce topics and guide students in directed reading in preparation for workshop discussion and seminars sessions. Tutorials will also be to provide 'feed-forward' advice in relation to the formative tasks set and to the development of work for summative assessment. An important element of the module will be the field trip which will be used to inform and illustrate classroom teaching. This may be an overseas trip. In addition a series of site visits will illustrate the rich variety of London's historic architecture. These visits may also show conservation projects in action and how buildings can be adapted over time to new uses.
The virtual learning environment (VLE) Canvas acts as the main online location and portal for course and School information and news. Course Materials such as handbooks, module guides, timetables and information on talks, programmes, lectures and events are all accessible through the VLE.
All courses running in partnership with Kingston School of Art offer students free access to the online video tutorial platform Lynda.com. This provides a wide range of subjects to choose from, many with downloadable exercise files, including software tutorials covering photography, graphics, web design, audio and music, CAD and Microsoft Office software, as well as courses on Business and Management skills.
Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
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Scheduled learning and teaching activities | Lectures (presentation) Tutorials (small group) Workshops/Seminars (large group) Site visits (to support learning) Field Trip | 124 |
Guided independent study | Applied reading, preparation for lectures, tutorials, preparation and completion of assessments | 176 |
Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 |
Throughout this module students will be keeping a reflective journal with tutorial support, to record their knowledge acquisition and skills development. This will conclude with the production of a Personal Development Plan. Assessment will be through the completion of a Portfolio of written and drawn elements demonstrating the student's developing knowledge and proficiency in the use of a range of media. There will be opportunities for feedback and feed-forward, especially, although not exclusively, during the field trip.
Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
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1. Appreciate the history of British building styles in the context of Europe from the Greco-Roman period to the present day | Portfolio |
2. Understand traditional and contemporary construction methods, materials and components | Portfolio |
3. Identify and describe traditional and contemporary styles of enrichment and ornamentation | Portfolio |
4. Develop an understanding and basic proficiency in relevant hand drawing and digital media in order to be able to record and analyse architectural form. | Portfolio |
Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
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Portfolio | Coursework | 100% |
Total (to equal 100%) | 100% |
It IS a requirement that the element of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
Finkelstein E (2011) AutoCAD 2012 & AutoCAD LT Bible 2012. Wiley
Byrne, D (2011) AutoCAD 2012 For Dummies. John Wiley & Sons
Atterbury, P. and Wainwright, C. (editors) (1994) Pugin: Gothic passion. Yale
Banister, F. (1996) Sir Banister Fletcher's History of Architecture. Architectural Press
Banister, F. A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method (reprinted)
Campbell, J.W. P, and Pryce, W. (2003) Brick, a World History. Thames & Hudson
Forsyth, A. (1982) Buildings for the New Age: New Building Types 1900-1959. Royal Commission on Historic Monuments
Hewitt, C.A. (1980) English Historic Carpentry. Phillimore
Musson, J. (1999) The English Manor House. Aurum Press
Salvadori, R. (1990) Architect's Guide to London. Butterworth
Summerson, J. (1980) The Classical Language of Architecture. Thames & Hudson
Wainwright, R.B. Timber Frame Construction. TRADA
Details of further reading will be supplied within the Module Guide issued at the start of the Teaching Block.