2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE5820M Architecture and Urbanism

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Mr J S Lunn
Email: j.s.lunn@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

Pre-requisites

CIVE1800	Architectural Studies
CIVE2800	Architectural Studies: 2.2

This module is mutually exclusive with

CIVE3800

Architectural Studies III

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to understand the reason behind the formation and development of certain urban infrastructure and their significance, in whole or in part, as urban precedents. Students shall demonstrate their understanding through both a series of drawn analyses (Urban Analysis) and a written report (Urban Study).

During the course, the student shall use the resources of the library and the internet, as well as drawing upon the graphic skills learned previously in CIVE1700, 1800 and 2800, and during either 3701 Stage 2 or while at Penn State University.

Skills outcomes
- Research
- Analysis
- Synthesis
- Design
- Drawing and graphics
- Oral presentation
- Report writing
- Time-keeping

Syllabus

This module comprises an introduction and instructional lectures combined with a series of student presentations. Students, working in groups, shall study their urban themes and make two separate presentations, to the class as a whole, of their analysis and proposals for that place.

Students will have the opportunity, through peer evaluation and tutorial discussion, of reassessing their studies and presenting their work as a final report at the end of the semester.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	10	2.00	20.00
Consultation	5	1.00	5.00
Lecture	2	2.00	4.00
Private study hours			71.00
Total Contact hours			29.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Lectures, analysis, synthesis, design, graphics, site visit and presentation.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Feedback on Urban Analysis (content and presentation) prior to preparation of Urban Study.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Presentation	Urban analysis - group presentation	25.00
Essay or Dissertation	Major coursework item - development/vision of the future	75.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 07/12/2015

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