2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5820M Architecture and Urbanism
10 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr. Ornella Iuorio
Email: o.iuorio@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisites
| CIVE1800 | Architectural Studies |
| CIVE2800 | Architectural Studies: 2.2 |
This module is mutually exclusive with
| CIVE3270 | Architectural History and Theory 3 |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
Students will gain an understanding of the forms, origins, and processes of urban development. Knowledge of social, environmental and economic factors as affecting urbanism will help to promote a critical approach to design issues as affected by current policy as well as alternative models.Learning outcomes
This module will develop knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process, including: theories of urban design and the planning of communities; the influence of the design and development of cities, past and present on the contemporary built environment; current planning policy and development control legislation, including social, environmental and economic aspects, and the relevance of these to design development; understanding of the way in which buildings fit into their local context.
The module will also develop an understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the architect in society, in particular the preparation of briefs that take account of social factors, including the potential impact of building projects on existing and proposed communities.
Skills outcomes
- Research
- Analysis
- Synthesis
- Design
- Drawing and graphics
- Oral presentation
- Report writing
- Time-keeping
Syllabus
The module investigates the origins and evolution or urban environments primarily from a European perspective, from prehistory through to the present time. Theories of urban development are explored in the context of technological impacts on spatial organisation. Urban development processes and regulatory contexts are described and evaluated.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 76.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Lectures, analysis, synthesis, design, graphics, site visit and presentation.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Presentation | Group Presentation - presentation of research method and summary report | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
100% exam
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 08/03/2016
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