Patchwork essay: 50% of module grade
The patchwork essay will be made up of 3 parts; part 1 (due 5th November) will discuss the style of the pre-existent building, part 2 (due 16th November) will discuss the style of the contemporary building & part 3 (due 14th January) will compare the two. Each part will be about 500 words long & must form a coherent piece of academic writing, when finished. The submission of part 3 is also a chance to improve upon the previous two. The topic for the patchwork essay must be chosen from the provided list of 18. This assignment will be completed in groups of two students, where the essays will be written together. The patchwork essay will be based on the following quote: “The relationship between the object and the intervening spaces is not formal: it is always rooted in the context of a particular setting” – Dalibor Vesely
Research blog: 25% of module grade
The blog will document all work completed during lectures & seminars for this module. This includes, but is not limited to, 14 set tasks (due 16th May). The tasks are designed to help you “recognise the relationship between historic & contemporary architectural contexts” but research undertaken independently should also be included. This should include drawings, pictures, models & notes. Any sources must be clearly stated to avoid plagiarism. The tasks will also tie in with the projects in Design Studio, so it is important to keep on top of them. The blog will need to look professional, so time must be spent to ensure its clarity & aesthetic appeal.
eTest: 25% of module grade
The e-test (25th March) will assess knowledge of the module, Architecture in Context 1. The questions will be multiple choice & based on topics covered during the lectures. This will include image identification, debates, theories & architectural periods. The e-test will also assess knowledge of the research blog, which will also be completed as part of the module. Annotated notes from the lectures & seminars will be allowed into the test, to help with answering the questions.
Learning Outcomes:
· Identify and evaluate, through discussion and formal critique, the social, historical and cultural contexts of architecture, cities and landscapes.
· Recognise the relationship between historic and contemporary architectural contexts.
· Evaluate information and use it to plan and develop investigation strategies and responses.
· Use visual, verbal and written communication methods to effectively engage in and convey contextual knowledge and understanding.
· Use a referencing system related to academic writing properly in order to avoid plagiarism.
The patchwork essay will be made up of 3 parts; part 1 (due 5th November) will discuss the style of the pre-existent building, part 2 (due 16th November) will discuss the style of the contemporary building & part 3 (due 14th January) will compare the two. Each part will be about 500 words long & must form a coherent piece of academic writing, when finished. The submission of part 3 is also a chance to improve upon the previous two. The topic for the patchwork essay must be chosen from the provided list of 18. This assignment will be completed in groups of two students, where the essays will be written together. The patchwork essay will be based on the following quote: “The relationship between the object and the intervening spaces is not formal: it is always rooted in the context of a particular setting” – Dalibor Vesely
Research blog: 25% of module grade
The blog will document all work completed during lectures & seminars for this module. This includes, but is not limited to, 14 set tasks (due 16th May). The tasks are designed to help you “recognise the relationship between historic & contemporary architectural contexts” but research undertaken independently should also be included. This should include drawings, pictures, models & notes. Any sources must be clearly stated to avoid plagiarism. The tasks will also tie in with the projects in Design Studio, so it is important to keep on top of them. The blog will need to look professional, so time must be spent to ensure its clarity & aesthetic appeal.
eTest: 25% of module grade
The e-test (25th March) will assess knowledge of the module, Architecture in Context 1. The questions will be multiple choice & based on topics covered during the lectures. This will include image identification, debates, theories & architectural periods. The e-test will also assess knowledge of the research blog, which will also be completed as part of the module. Annotated notes from the lectures & seminars will be allowed into the test, to help with answering the questions.
Learning Outcomes:
· Identify and evaluate, through discussion and formal critique, the social, historical and cultural contexts of architecture, cities and landscapes.
· Recognise the relationship between historic and contemporary architectural contexts.
· Evaluate information and use it to plan and develop investigation strategies and responses.
· Use visual, verbal and written communication methods to effectively engage in and convey contextual knowledge and understanding.
· Use a referencing system related to academic writing properly in order to avoid plagiarism.