Main Field of Study and progress level:
Architecture: Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Two-grade scale
Responsible department: Umeå School of Architecture
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2023-11-03
Contents
Students who take the course will expand their knowledge and critical understanding of architectural technology, environmental comfort and choice of materials, as well as development and design of systems and details. Students will apply the knowledge acquired in "Seminar Course 1a: Architectural Technology, Sustainability and Environmental Impact" in or related to aspects of their design project in "Synthesis Course 2: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Resolution".
Expected learning outcomes
For a passing result, the student must be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
have an understanding of strategies for building construction, and ability to integrate knowledge of structural principles and construction techniques
Competence and skills
prepare and present building design projects of diverse scale, complexity, and type in a variety of contexts, using a range of media, and in response to a brief
demonstrate understanding of the impact of buildings on the environment, and the precepts of sustainable design
develop a conceptual and critical approach to architectural design that integrates the aesthetic aspects and the technical requirements of a building demonstrating adequate knowledge of the constructional and structural systems, the environmental strategies and the regulatory requirements
Judgement and approach
investigate, critically appraise, evaluate select and apply alternative structural, technological, constructional systems, components and building materials in a practicable design proposal departing from the environmental impact of these choices
identify individual learning needs and understand the personal responsibility required to prepare for qualification as an architect
Required Knowledge
Admission to the course requires at least 200 credits, including the courses: Theory of Architecture 3:2 (10 credits) Architecture Project 3:2 (5 credits) Degree Project, First Cycle, Bachelor of fine arts in architecture (15 credits) Synthesis course 1: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Positioning (20 credits)
Form of instruction
The course consists of lectures, seminars, tutorials, project work - carried out individually and in groups - and workshops.
The student's right to teaching and supervision at the course that they are registered for is only valid from the onset of the course to the end of the course.
Examination modes
Assessment in the course is based on presentations in seminars, critique sessions and a written assignment.
A grade of Pass (G) or Fail (U) is awarded for the course. All mandatory oral, written and practical assignments must be finished and approved before the course can be successfully completed.
Examiners may decide to deviate from the modes of assessment in the course syllabus. Individual adaption of modes of assessment must give due consideration to the student's needs. The adaption of modes of assessment must remain within the framework of the intended learning outcomes in the course syllabus. Students who require an adapted examination must submit a request to the department holding the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on the adaption of the examination, after which the student will be notified.
Students who have achieved a pass are not permitted to retake an examination. Students who do not pass an examination have the right to retake examinations. The date of the retake must be notified no later than the date of the regular examination. The first opportunity to retake an examination is to be offered no later than two months after the regular examination, but no earlier than 10 working days after students have been notified of the results of the regular examination. For examinations held in May and June, the first opportunity to retake the examination is to be offered within three months of the regular examination session. In addition, at least one further re-examination is offered within a year from the regular exam date.
A student who has taken a regular examination and retake in a course or a part of a course without obtaining a pass grade is entitled to request the appointment of another examiner or marking teacher, unless there are special reasons to the contrary. Students should address any such request to the director of studies or equivalent.
Other regulations
In the event of a course syllabus being withdrawn or undergoing major changes, students are guaranteed at least three examination opportunities (including the regular examination session) in accordance with the previous course syllabus during a maximum of two years from the expiry of the course syllabus or the discontinuation of the course.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
Please contact the faculty.
