Module Descriptors
SECURITY BY DESIGN
SOCY40329
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Gatley
Email: D.A.Gatley@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will explore the ways in which design, particularly architectural design, has been utilised in the promotion of 'secure environments'. Students will be required to show an understanding and knowledge of the cultural beliefs and ideologies which inform their chosen example.
[Learning Outcomes 1-3]
[Learning Outcomes 1-3]
Module Indicative Content
This module will look at the ways in which people have attempted to design `safeż and 'secure' communities in both historical and contemporary societies.
The module will look at the ways in which social, political, cultural and religious ideologies have influenced and been influenced by designs for both the built environment and life generally. An emphasis will be placed on social engineering through the use of physical, social and cultural space. Examples of the themes to be examined are: the new towns movement, institutions such as the prison, workhouse and school, architectural regulation and control of the sick, as well as defensible space and 'crime reduction', controlling borders and social space, and road safety.
Throughout the module the consequences of such `social engineeringż for both advantaged and disadvantaged groups will be examined.
The module will look at the ways in which social, political, cultural and religious ideologies have influenced and been influenced by designs for both the built environment and life generally. An emphasis will be placed on social engineering through the use of physical, social and cultural space. Examples of the themes to be examined are: the new towns movement, institutions such as the prison, workhouse and school, architectural regulation and control of the sick, as well as defensible space and 'crime reduction', controlling borders and social space, and road safety.
Throughout the module the consequences of such `social engineeringż for both advantaged and disadvantaged groups will be examined.
Module Learning Strategies
For 150 hours, of which 24 will be class contact consisting of:
10 Interactive Lectures
10 Workshops
1 introductory session
1 feedback session
Class work will involve semi formal lecture input; interactive exercises and workshops.
Class work will be supported by structured worksheets; formative feedback and guidance about assessment and source materials.
126 hours will be guided independent study. Students will be supported in their work through structured reading and exercises on Blackboard.
10 Interactive Lectures
10 Workshops
1 introductory session
1 feedback session
Class work will involve semi formal lecture input; interactive exercises and workshops.
Class work will be supported by structured worksheets; formative feedback and guidance about assessment and source materials.
126 hours will be guided independent study. Students will be supported in their work through structured reading and exercises on Blackboard.
Module Texts
Cochrane, A. & Talbot, D. (eds., 2008) Security: Welfare, Crime and Society. Maidenhead: Open University Press
Crowe, T.D. (2000) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Woburn: NCPI
Elvik, R. and Hoye, A. (2009) Handbook of Road Safety Measures. Bingley: Emerald
Fairweather, L & McConville, S. (2000) Prison Architecture. Oxford Architectural Press
Goffman, I. (1968) Asylums: Essays. Harmondsworth Penquin
Low, S. (2004) Behind the Gates. London: Routledge
Crowe, T.D. (2000) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Woburn: NCPI
Elvik, R. and Hoye, A. (2009) Handbook of Road Safety Measures. Bingley: Emerald
Fairweather, L & McConville, S. (2000) Prison Architecture. Oxford Architectural Press
Goffman, I. (1968) Asylums: Essays. Harmondsworth Penquin
Low, S. (2004) Behind the Gates. London: Routledge
Module Resources
Library based Resources
DVD Facilities
Blackboard
Rooms suitable for group work
DVD Facilities
Blackboard
Rooms suitable for group work