1. Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles of the histories and
theories of architecture, including the acquisition of a coherent and detailed knowledge
their technical, cultural, and professional contexts.
Knowledge & Understanding

2. Develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories
and concepts to interpret the relevance and influence of the fine arts on the histories,
theories and realisation of architecture, and its application in the conceptualisation and
realisation of projects in studio.
Learning

3. Communicate the results of study/work accurately, reliably, and with structured and
coherent arguments to conceptualise, represent and communicate your ideas using a
range of visual, written and verbal techniques
Communication

4. Demonstrate qualities, transferable skills, and the exercise of some personal
responsibility to work with other people, accepting responsibility and recognising
individual strengths and weaknesses including the ability to delegate and manage so that
outcomes can be successfully achieved.
Reflection

Assessment 1 will require students to work in assigned groups to prepare and present a 15-minute presentation to the class on a historic architectural project, chosen from a list provided by the module tutor. The presentation should be illustrated by photographs; drawings;models or video and will critically reviewthe project, its historical precedent; theoretical position and influence.

This assessment is worth 40% of the module mark and will assess the following Learning Outcomes:
LO3 – Communication.
LO4 – Reflection.

Assessment 2 will require students to research and prepare an illustrated, written case study of two completed buildings from a list agreed with the module tutor. The case studies will compare and contrast the projects; the historical and cultural contexts of their realisation and the theories and debates arising from their subsequent evaluation.

This assessment is worth 60% of the module mark and will assess the following Learning Outcomes:
LO1 – Knowledge & Understanding.
LO2 – Learning.
LO3 – Communication.

All learning outcomes have to be met in order to pass the module.

This module will engage with the key movements, styles, and theories in architecture, from antiquity to the late twentieth century, through the discussion and consideration of typologies, issues and scales relating to those being considered in Design Studios 1 and 2.

Through, discussion, debates, visits, seminars, lectures and your own research, you will compare and contrast their variety; the materials of their production; the historical and cultural contexts of their realisation and the theories and debates arising from their subsequentevaluation.

Doing this will reveal the dynamic evolution of architecture over time and the way in which the referencing of historical precedent in popular culture and the arts, contributes to the canon of our current architectural, precedents and thinking. Relating your understanding from this module to your projects in studio will help you to develop the skills necessary for effective conceptual and critical thinking.

Outputs for this module will include, a group presentation and an independently researched written work.
This module will be supported by input in the following Level 4 Modules:

Design Process - Studio 2

Teaching & Learning Activities on this module will include presentations by module staff and outside specialists; specialist lectures; workshops and building visits. In addition, Guided Independent Study will include student lead presentations and feedback sessions.

Further support materials and information will be made available on Blackboard. Each session in studio will commence an introduction by the module tutor.

Unwin, Simon, (2014). 25 Buildings Every Architects Should Understand [2nd Edition]. London, Routledge.
Indicative:
Farrelly, Lorraine The Fundamentals of Architecture (3rd edn.) London, Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Hearn, Fil (2013) Ideas That Shaped Buildings Cambridge, Mass., MIT Press
Weston, Richard 100 Ideas that Changed Architecture (2011) London, Laurence King

Access to architecture studio, wood metal and plastics workshops and the SmartZone with drawing and model making equipment – details will be identified at the beginning of the module. Access to computers with 3D modelling, image editing and Microsoft 365 software. Access to Blackboard VLE, and physical and remote access to Staffordshire University library resources including LinkedIn Learning.

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