DN100 Bachelor of Architectural Science Architecture (ATS4)

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This studio and lecture based programme, led by academics and practitioners at the forefront of the discipline, aims to provide an engaging, exciting and innovative learning environment that encourages students to develop their individual professional capacities while placing equal emphasis on research and critical enquiry.  We do this through design projects, academic writing, technological and constructional investigations and practical experiments, valuing innovation, investigation and original creative work underpinned by a due regard for rigor, depth and precision. Students are provided with a firm foundation in advanced methodologies and skills and develop a close familiarity with the broader disciplinary, regulatory and societal frameworks within which professionals must operate. 









 



The programme uses teaching, learning and assessment approaches such as individual and group design projects, live-projects, case students, scenario-based learning and written research and dissertations. Each has a focus on individual development and reflective learning, while developing effective group-work, written, verbal and visual communication and presentation skills


There are two main elements to the programme – project work (architectural design, drawing and model making) and lecture programmes (historical and theoretical material). Project work is taught in the architecture design studios through a combination of lectures, individual tuition, field trips, group tutorials, large reviews and exhibitions. Lecture-based modules are grouped under the broad headings of Technical (Architectural Technologies, Structures, Environmental Science), and Cultural (Architectural History and Theory, Ecology, Conservation).





The programme equips graduates with a breadth of knowledge and a range of skills and abilities applicable in many different contexts as an entry route to the MArch Programmes. The degree also provides an avenue into careers in associated professions such as landscape architecture, planning or research. We want our students to be competent, responsible and confident architects and life - long learners.


1 - On successful completion of the programme students should be able to: Embed in their visual and written work evidence of their ability to use conceptual and critical thinking and know the appropriate use of both.
2 - Use analogue and digital methods of visual communication, drawing, presentation, model making, and show judgment in utilising such methods appropriately in order to achieve their design intentions and ambitions
3 - Communicate and present their design and research questions and the knowledge and rationale underpinning their conclusions
4 - Utilise a range of investigative and design skills, showing in their work their ability to use the appropriate skill at the appropriate stage and an ability to synthesise knowledge to achieve original and excellent design outcomes.
5 - Understand structural, environmental, envelope, services and life-saving systems to the extent that the student can clearly evidence their ability to synthesise these within a comprehensive building design programme.
6 - Apply their knowledge and problem solving abilities to the design of an architectural project in response to functional brief and site conditions, including an understanding of social and physical contexts and show this in visual and written documents.
7 - Demonstrate an ability to work with established research methods in evaluating, analysing and designing architecture.
8 - Understand and operate within the discipline of architecture as it pertains both to the art and science of building and, in an broader sense, to the inherent order of organisms, structures and societies.
9 - Represent and communicate the design decisions in drawings, models and through other media and be able to present their decisions in a public forum.
10 - Develop a capacity for the close observation and analysis of physical and cultural contexts and of design precedents.

Most architectural graduates go into architectural practice or on to further academic study in architecture or related subjects.



Your skills are transferable, which enables you to work anywhere in the world. Some architects also work in other areas such as:




  • Planning

  • Heritage site management

  • Landscape

  • Cultural and artistic practice

  • Curatorial work





UCD Architecture offers a wide range of taught master's, research master's and doctorate programmes, including:




  • Urban Design (research)

  • Conservation & Heritage (research)

  • Regional & Urban Planning (taught)

  • Urban Design & Planning (taught)

  • Planning, Development & Urban Design (taught)

  • Irish and European Landscape & Urbanisation (research)

  • History and Theory of Architecture (PhD)



Check out the UCD Career Neworks career guide for the College of Engineering & Architecture for details on the career supports available to UCD students.


Module ID Module Title Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
ARCT10010 Architectural Design I Autumn 15
ARCT10030 Architecture & its Environment Autumn 5
ARCT10070 Survey I: History and Theory of the Built Environment I Autumn 5
ARCT10120 Into Practice Autumn 5
ARCT10020 Architectural Design II Spring 15
ARCT10040 Architectural Technologies I – Introduction to Building Envelope Spring 5
ARCT10090 Perspectives: History and Theory of the Built Environment II Spring 5
CVEN10060 The Engineering and Architecture of Structures 1 Spring 5
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
ARCT20020 The Indoor Environment Autumn 5
ARCT20040 History & Theory of the Designed Environment III - Survey Course 2 Autumn 5
ARCT20050 Architectural Design III Autumn 15
ARCT20130 Imagining Architecture Autumn 5
ARCT20010 Architectural Design IV Spring 15
ARCT20100 Architectural Technologies II – Building Frames and Skins Spring 5
CVEN20040 The Engineering & Architecture of Structures 2 Spring 5
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN0OF:
Students must register to a minimum of 55 Programme Credits (Core/Options). Students may register to 5 Elective Credits or select an Additional Option Module from the list below, in order to fulfill their Stage requirements.
     
ARCT20170 Intro to Computational Design Spring 5
ARCT20570 Enhancing Digital Drawing Skills Spring 5
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN0OF:
Students must register to a minimum of 55 Programme Credits (Core/Options). Students may register to 5 Elective Credits or select an Additional Option Module from the list below, in order to fulfill their Stage requirements.
     
Stage 3 Core Modules
     
ARCT30010 Architectural Design V Autumn 15
ARCT30030 History & Theory of the Designed Environment IV - Architecture, Urban and Landscape Autumn 5
ARCT30090 Building Renovation and Energy Retrofit / Architectural Technologies III Autumn 5
ARCT30130 Framework for Practice Autumn 5
ARCT30040 Architectural Design VI Spring 15
ARCT30100 Architectural Technologies IV – Integrated Building Process Spring 5
CVEN30100 The Engineering and Architecture of Structures 3 Spring 5
Stage 3 Core Modules
     
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN0OF:
Students must register to a minimum of 55 Programme Credits (Core/Options). Students may register to 5 Elective Credits or select an Additional Option Module from the list below, in order to fulfill their Stage requirements.
     
ARCT20170 Intro to Computational Design Spring 5
ARCT20570 Enhancing Digital Drawing Skills Spring 5
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN0OF:
Students must register to a minimum of 55 Programme Credits (Core/Options). Students may register to 5 Elective Credits or select an Additional Option Module from the list below, in order to fulfill their Stage requirements.
     
Stage 4 Core Modules
     
ARCT40010 Design Technologies I Autumn 5
ARCT40020 Research & Innovation in the Designed Environment Autumn 5
ARCT41120 Architectural Design VII - Comprehensive Design Studio Autumn 15
ARCT40050 Architectural Design VIII Spring 15
ARCT40080 Research and Innovation in the Designed Environment II Spring 5
Stage 4 Core Modules
     
Stage 4 Options - A)1OF:
Students going out on Exchange programmes in the Autumn Trimester must take ARCT40870 Agency: Design / Build as their Technology Option in the Spring Trimester.
     
ARCT40870 Agency: Design / Build Spring 5
ARCT40950 Concrete Research Spring 5
Stage 4 Options - A)1OF:
Students going out on Exchange programmes in the Autumn Trimester must take ARCT40870 Agency: Design / Build as their Technology Option in the Spring Trimester.
     
Stage 4 Options - B)MIN0OF:
Students may select up to two Elective Modules from anywhere in UCD, one in EACH Trimester. Alternatively, students may prefer to select up to two Additional Option Modules, one in EACH Trimester from this list.
     
ARCT40030 Realising Built Projects Autumn 5
ARCT40170 Conservation History, Theory and Policy Autumn 5
ARCT40660 Street Life: Urban Design, an Introduction Autumn 5
ARCT41210 Architecture in a Climate Emergency Autumn 5
PLAN40030 Planning, Society and Diversity Autumn 5
ARCT40180 Urban Design Theory (UDT) Spring 5
ARCT41240 Urban Resilience and Ethics Spring 5
Stage 4 Options - B)MIN0OF:
Students may select up to two Elective Modules from anywhere in UCD, one in EACH Trimester. Alternatively, students may prefer to select up to two Additional Option Modules, one in EACH Trimester from this list.
     
See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info  
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHARCH007 Stage 4 - 50.00%
Stage 3 - 50.00%
Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20

Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47


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