LARC40360 Landscape Studio 4 B

Academic Year 2023/2024

This Design Research Studio (DRS) entitled “Tailwind for Ireland” focuses on wind power, onshore and offshore (in Ireland) as a form of renewable energy. The topic is related to the urgent problem of climate change and the necessary energy transition. The studio is organized vertically and runs parallel to Studio 1B (Vertical Studio 4+1). The theme (studio work) runs all year round and connects the spring studio with the autumn studio (4A and 4B). The aim of these affiliated studios is to create a relevant collection of design work based on each student's research activities (group work is encouraged). The module requires independent thinking, self-directed learning and demonstration of critical skills in spatial design. Students pursue individual projects, embedded within the overall theme of “Tailwind for Ireland”, with support from academic and professional staff. Design themes and sites are linked to Landscape Studio 4A, which was taught in the previous trimester. The student's design theme and an understanding of the characteristics of the selected site will be developed in depth throughout the term and presented by the student at regular intervals. Students are expected to have project planning and time management skills. Students are also expected to clearly articulate their research question or design topic at all stages and demonstrate how, as a landscape architect, they approach the question or topic in an innovative, ambitious and intellectually challenging manner.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

— Develop and critique projects in an individual and group setting.
— Analyse and represent site context.
— Develop a self-defined work method and time management programme for the thesis.
— Develop further the basic mapping skills learned in the earlier stages of their education and apply them in new ways to capture transient and subtle characteristics of the study area.
— Understand the influence of site constraints on design development.
— Understand issues concerning appropriate choice and use of materials.
— Ability to research an appropriate subject independently and to use such material in support of design.
— Make appropriate and well-considered design interventions that respond to specific localized conditions.
— Work with established research methods in gathering, analysing and evaluating various forms of landscape related data.
— Consult with relevant experts.
— Make and represent appropriate detailed design interventions in a given context.
— Develop design proposals in depth at various scales.
— Communicate the findings of the design process in word and graphic form to a critical audience.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Tutorial

25
Seminar (or Webinar)

25
Specified Learning Activities

150
Autonomous Student Learning

175
Total

375
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This is a design studio, which results in a thesis, where students carry out active task-based learning. It is supported by occasional lectures by staff and invited experts. Students are required to develop their design work iteratively, and present and discuss it regularly. Reviews are attended by staff, students and invited critics. Each work stage builds on the findings of the previous work stage so that an in-depth, comprehensive understanding of the research question or design theme is achieved. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

A pass grade in LARC40390 Studio 4A and LARC40420 Landscape Research I

Learning Recommendations:

Successful completion of all core modules in prior stages of the programme.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Broken down according to 2 stages (midterm and final presentation) with a submission at each stage of drawings, models, and supporting texts. The presentations are to the staff, students, and guests. Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

80
Portfolio: A portfolio (hardcopy + PDF) must be submitted after the final review. It must be attractive and didactic, and meet the requirements of a final document that represents the “thesis” created. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
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?

Each submission (Midterm Review, Final Review) will be made by the student to staff and students taking part in the module as part of studio-based 'crits', reviews. The assessment in reviews is a form of immediate oral feedback. Reviews are scheduled for each submission stage. Staff will assess and grade the work at the review and give grades to the student afterwards on an individual basis. Feedback will be in studio or online. Grades are assigned on the day of the presentation. The final presentation typically takes the form of an exhibition. A hard copy bound thesis document (portfolio) and digital copy are required to be handed in prior to the External Examiner's visit.

Name Role
Mr Philip Doran Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Angela Hayles Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Studio Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 14:00 - 16:50
Studio Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 14:00 - 16:50
Studio Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 10:00 - 12:50
Studio Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 14:00 - 16:50
Spring