ARC1013 : Architectural Technology 1.1: Explorations in Making Architecture
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Graham Farmer
- Owning School: Architecture, Planning & Landscape
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This introductory level course explores the boundaries of the profession by introducing the creative possibilities and technical challenges involved in the design and production of buildings and spaces of a diverse nature.
Drawing on staff experience and preoccupations, the lectures which are delivered in a case study format, introduce divergent approaches and drivers to thinking, shaping, and making buildings.
The course provides an insight into how different architects engage with the making of architecture, elaborating on a range of projects that show how the process of making, from concept to building, unfolds.
Outline Of Syllabus
A series of lectures provided by staff from across the School that cover diverse approaches to conceptualizing and making buildings and spaces.
Case studies are structured around a number of thematic areas and cover: context, theory, concept, design development, and technical resolution.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Essay preparation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 23:00 | 23:00 | Reading and gathering material in preparation for the essay |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Seminars / Review of draft essay |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Q&A session for essay preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 26:00 | 26:00 | Independent research |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | Week-by-week overview of lectures, materials and other teaching activities |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Teaching is primarily by means of ‘present in person’ lectures which establish a framework for learning. Students are encouraged to undertake independent research within an area of personal interest drawing from material introduced in lectures in the formulation of the essay topic. The assignment is supported by means of a group seminar where students have the opportunity to discuss their draft essay.
CONTACT HOURS
There are 21 contact hours.
The assignment preparation requires various points of contact (module talks and seminars) to introduce and demonstrate graphic skills for the analysis of a building precedent. This happens in parallel to lectures that introduce students to a wide range of approaches to architectural design and making.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | Coursework focusing on an area of personal investigation written up as a critically argued and illustrated 1500 word essay. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The 100% coursework assessment allows students to tailor their assignment around an individual appreciation of an area of architectural thought, or a specific building or architect that is of personal interest, and to do so within the broad context of architectural making and technology.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ARC1013's Timetable