ARCT30130 Framework for Practice

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module is divided into three components.
1. Intelligent Tectonics (5 weeks):
This module provides a theoretical and technical grounding in the use of building information modelling (BIM) in the architectural design process.

2. The Conservation Conundrum (3 weeks):
Conservation frequently seems to act against construction and thus against architecture. Yet this position is now established as a modern and ethical response to the current issues of sustainability, equality and economic probity. Through the use of case studies the lecture will explore the evolution of conservation thought and practice in Ireland and internationally and how this impacts upon the modern architect.

3. Urban Design (2 weeks):
This component explores the theoretical and practical use of Urban Design.

4. The Reflective Practitioner (2 weeks):
This component explores aspects of practice today and encourages critical reflection on such topics as:
The Uses of Professions; Entering Practice; Defining Reflective Practice;

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

What will I learn?
1. Intelligent Tectonics:
On completion of this module students should be able to create intelligent building models , extract information and drawings from these models and demonstrate a critical understanding of the appropriate use of building information modelling in the design process.

2. The Conservation Conundrum:
An introduction to understanding how and why conservation thought and practice developed in Ireland and internationally. How does it impact upon the practice of architecture?

3. Introduction to Urban Design
Understanding the theoretical and practical use of Urban Design in Ireland and elsewhere and how this impacts upon modern environments and the profession.

4. The role of an Architect in today's Building Economy
Demonstrate awareness of the formation and uses of the profession and understand outline building economics and liability.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

14
Computer Aided Lab

18
Autonomous Student Learning

68
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Approaches to teaching and learning contained in this module include: lectures, lab/studio work, critical writing and reflective thinking. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Portfolio: Intelligent Tectonics portfolio Week 8 n/a Graded No

40
Essay: 1200 words essay on Conservation Week 9 n/a Graded No

30
Essay: 600 words essay on Reflective Practice Week 12 n/a Graded No

15
Essay: 600 words essay on Urban Design Theory Week 10 n/a Graded No

15

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided individually to students post-assessment on the specific component by its relevant assessor, where such feedback is sought.

Name Role
Mr Paul Arnold Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Dorothy Jones Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Alan Mee Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr James Rossa O'Hare Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Finola O'Kane Crimmins Lecturer / Co-Lecturer