BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology · The Architectural Technology course at the University of Central Lancashire will provide you with a broad introduction to professional disciplines

BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology Bachelor of Science with Honours

2019/20 Course Leader: Abdulkadir Ganah

The Grenfell Baines Institute of Architecture School of Art, Design and Fashion

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Contents

1 Welcome to the Course 2 Structure of the Course 3 Approaches to teaching and learning 4 Student Support 5 Assessment 6 Classification of Awards 7 Student Feedback 8 Appendices

8.1 Programme Specification(s)

1. Welcome to the course Welcome to the University of Central Lancashire. The information in this course supplement has been carefully developed by the course team to help you through the exciting and challenging journey ahead. You will find it a useful resource for the coming years and it contains important information pertaining to your study. The handbook is a reference guide to the structure of your course and it is not designed to be a stand-alone manual, it should be read in conjunction with the School Undergraduate Handbook and the University Academic Regulations. If you have any questions about any of the documents it is vital that you talk to the staff and other experienced students, to supplement the information. If you have any questions – please ask. Your course is based in the Grenfell-Baines Institute of Architecture, School of Art, Design and Fashion.In your first week here you will be introduced to specialist academic, technical and support staff. These people have a great deal of skill and experience and they have made a personal and professional commitment to help you benefit from your study – please use them. The course team value your participation and your feedback. We hope you will make a contribution to the Grenfell-Baines Institute of Architecture, and Architectural Technology at the University of Central Lancashire, whilst making full use of the resources at your disposal to develop your potential. 1.1 Rationale, aims and learning outcomes of the course The course was developed, and continues, to meet a need for local provision of a programme of studies which provides a route meeting the academic requirements for membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technology. This essential requirement has determined the manner in which the course has developed and its content. In appraising and developing the course it has always been critical to remember that obtaining such a degree is only one step to the final goal of Member of the CIAT and graduates will need to undertake structured training in appropriate employment in order to become an Architectural Technologist. Architectural Technologists get involved in feasibility studies, interior design, refurbishments, land & building surveying and project management and quality control. Sometimes they are involved in co-coordinating the work of other professionals like architects, interior designers, landscape architects and surveyors. They will work on all sorts of building projects including commercial, industrial, retail, leisure and residential. These projects may involve new build, conversion, adaptation, restoration, management or maintenance. During the course you will be set design problems relating to different building projects. There will also be some scope for you to specialise in your design work. This course will enable you to develop your creativity and you will learn about the technological, aesthetic, logistical and legal aspects of building design and construction. The course will provide you

with experience of industry standard software in building design and a chance to explore the issues involved in the management of projects and/or reusing historic buildings. The Architectural Technology course at the University of Central Lancashire will provide you with a broad introduction to professional disciplines in the construction industry and the work they undertake in the construction industry. It will also provide you with a foundation in management and legal studies, as it applies to architectural practice. The Learning outcomes of the course are contained in the Programme Specification which can be found at the end of this document 1.2 Course Team

Dr Abdulkadir Ganah Course Leader [email protected]

Ann Vanner Senior Lecturer [email protected]

Dr Jennifer Barrett Senior Lecturer [email protected]

Dr Cameron McEwan Lecturer [email protected]

Simon Kay-jones Senior Lecturer [email protected]

David Hasson Senior Lecturer [email protected]

Chris O’Flaherty Senior lecturer [email protected]

Dr Ehab Kamel Ahmed Lecturer [email protected]

Adam Evans Senior lecturer [email protected]

Chris Lowry Senior Lecturer [email protected]

Des Fagan Academic Lead [email protected]

1.3 Expertise of staff You will be taught by highly experienced members of staff who are qualified architectural technologist and architects, BIM experts and tutors who practice in architecture offices. The staff team also has significant combined experience in the teaching of architectural technology. 1.4 Academic Advisor You will be assigned an Academic Advisor who will provide additional academic support during the year. They will be the first point of call for many of the questions that you might have during the year. Your Academic Advisor will be able to help you with personal development, including developing skills in self-awareness, reflection and action planning.

1.5 Administration details Course Administration Service provides academic administration support for students and staff and are located in the following hubs which open from 8.45am

until 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and until 4.00pm on Fridays. The hub can provide general

mailto:[email protected]










assistance and advice regarding specific processes such as extenuating circumstances, extensions and appeals.

Allen Building Medicine Dentistry telephone: 01772 895566 email: [email protected] Harris Building Lancashire Law School Humanities and the Social Sciences Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching telephone: 01772 891996/891997 email: [email protected] Foster Building Forensic and Applied Sciences Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Physical Sciences telephone: 01772 891990/891991 email: [email protected] Computing and Technology Building Art, Design and Fashion Computing Journalism, Media and Performance Engineering telephone: 01772 891994/891995 email: [email protected] Greenbank Building Sport and Wellbeing Management Business telephone: 01772 891992/891993 email: [email protected] Brook Building Community, Health and Midwifery Nursing Health Sciences Social Work, Care and Community telephone: 01772 891992/891993






email: [email protected] 1.6 Communication The University expects you to use your UCLan email address and check regularly for messages from staff. If you send us email messages from other addresses they risk being filtered out as potential spam and discarded unread. Normally the team will make contact with you through your UCLan email and through Contact Your Students. If in the event I need to contact you at short notice I will ask the Course Administration Service team to text you. We also have a notice board just outside the AT studio HB116 and this will be used to inform students of events that might be of interest to them. 1.7 External Examiner The University has appointed an External Examiner to your course who helps to ensure that the standards of your course are comparable to those provided at other higher education institutions in the UK. The name of this person, their position and home institution can be found below. If you wish to make contact with your External Examiner, you should do this through your Course Leader and not directly. External Examiner reports will be made available to you electronically, via Blackboard. The School will also send a sample of student coursework to the external examiner(s) for external moderation purposes, once it has been marked and internally moderated by the course tutors. The sample will include work awarded the highest and lowest marks and awarded marks in the middle range. Your External Examiner: Gareth Alexander Address Ulster University

2. Structure of the course 2.1 Overall structure

Level 4 AO1987 BN1460 AO1988 AO1005 AO1004

Design Project 1 Law & Management Digital Graphics and CAD Architectural History & Theory 1 Building Technology 1

40 20 20 20 20

Level 5 AO2300 AO2987 AO2988 BN2012 BN2007 BN2606 AO2004

BIM and Professional Practice Design Project 2 3D Design & BIM Contract Law Building Services Town Planning & Building Control Building Technology 2

20 20 20 10 10 20 20

Level 6 AO3996 AO3006 BN3001 AO3037

Design Project 3 Tectonic Design Performance Studies Architectural Management

40 20 20 20


There is a

foundation entry year available for this programme. Please refer to the programme specification in the appendix of this handbook for more information.

Part Time Students

The part time route is an alternative method of study to the full time/sandwich mode. There are people in employment who would benefit from this course, who may not be able to study on a full time basis. There are other people working in related occupations who may like to study such a course, as part of their personal professional development, but again they may only be able to do so on a part time basis. The part time route has been designed to make the degree accessible to all of these people. Normally lectures for part time students are timetabled to correspond with those for full time students.

Sandwich Students

You can choose to study the course in three years full time or you can opt to include a year- long sandwich placement, upon successful completion of the second year of study. The contribution of this experience to the learning process is invaluable and many students have noted the benefits derived in contribution to the final level of their studies. All sandwich students will be expected to undertake a minimum of 48 weeks work experience in industry. The completion of the sandwich course year also enhances your employability prospects on graduation.

2.2 Modules available Each module is a self-contained block of learning with defined aims, learning outcomes and assessment. A standard module is worth 20 credits. It equates to the learning activity expected from one sixth of a full-time undergraduate year. Modules may be developed as half or double modules with credit allocated up to a maximum of 120 credits per module. All the modules are compulsory to the course.

BN3030 Building Conservation 20 Note: All modules on the BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology course are compulsory

2.3 Module Registration Options Discussions about your progression through the course normally take place in February each year. It is an opportunity for you to make plans for your study over the next academic year. The course team will tell you about the various modules / combinations available and you will both agree on the most appropriate (and legal) course of study for you.

2.4 Study Time 2.4.1 Weekly timetable A timetable will be available once you have enrolled on the programme, through the student portal.

2.4.2 Expected hours of study 20 credits is a standard module size and equals 200 notional learning hours. The normal amount of work involved in achieving a successful outcome to your studies is to study for 10 hours per each credit you need to achieve – this includes attendance at UCLan and time spent in private study. Your total time commitment, on a full time course, including your timetabled sessions and your private study, should be approximately 35 hours per week. You will find this easier to fit in if you organise a personal timetable, for your private study. If you’re total time commitment is working out to be a lot more than this, come and talk to us - either you are doing something wrong or we are. If you are not putting in as much time as this, because you are spending too much time on other activities, you will start to find that your studies suffer and that it becomes increasingly difficult to get good marks in your assignments and manage your workload. 2.4.3 Attendance Requirements You are required to attend all timetabled learning activities for each module. Notification of illness or exceptional requests for leave of absence must be made to: You are required to attend all timetabled learning activities for each module. Students should report non-attendance to the hub email – [email protected] or by telephoning the hub on 01772 891994 or 01772 891995. For international students, you have additional responsibilities under the UK Border Agency (UKBA), Points Based System (PBS) – in that you MUST attend your course of study regularly; under PBS, UCLan is obliged to tell UKBA if you withdraw from a course, defer or suspend your studies, or if you fail to attend the course regularly. If you have not gained the required authorisation for leave of absence, do not respond to communications from the University and if you are absent for four weeks or more, you may be deemed to have withdrawn from the course. If this is the case, then the date of withdrawal will be recorded as the last day of attendance.

Your attendance is recorded through SAM. You can check your attendance record through myUCLan. Each time you are asked to enter your details on SAM you must remember that the University has a responsibility to keep information up to date and that you must only enter your own details on the system. To enter any other names would result in inaccurate records and be dishonest. Any student who is found to make false entries can be disciplined under the student guide to regulations.

3. Approaches to teaching and learning

3.1 Expertise of staff Due to the nature of Architectural Technology work the course has been designed to take advantage of the expertise of the staff from the School of Art, Design and Fashion. Many of the tutors are still actively involved in practice and are research active.

3.2 Learning and teaching methods

Architectural Technology is a multi-disciplinary field and so you will find yourself studying alongside students from different courses, on certain modules. However, detailed design is fundamental to architectural practice and at each level of the course there is a design project module. These modules have been designed to help you develop your detailed design skills and creativity. The design projects will also help you to draw on the knowledge from your other modules and identify where you need to augment your study through directed self-study/research. In essence these modules will act as integrating modules and provide you with the experience and the challenge that will distinguish you from other construction students as architectural technologists.

At first you will be expected to work on a range of design projects, involving different building types including: residential, commercial, industrial, retail and leisure. Some projects will be new build, some will be conversion projects. Later in the course you will have the opportunity to specialise. These modules are studio-based and involve individual and team projects.

3.3 Study skills We expect students to already have IT & Study skills and library & information retrieval skills. During the course, these skills will become further developed (see below under personal development planning). Module tutors help students to develop the specific and generic study skills that underpin the learning activities and content of each module, as described above, as part of the learning and teaching strategy. Students are referred to the University’s web based skills pages, as appropriate. Students are made aware of the WISER provision, in induction and within this course supplement and via notice boards. Library induction sessions geared to undergraduate students are arranged for students, to assist them in developing their information retrieval and research skills. WISER http://www.uclan.ac.uk/students/study/wiser/index.php

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3.4 Learning resources 3.4.1 Learning Information Services (LIS) Extensive resources are available to support your studies provided by LIS – library and IT staff. Take advantage of the free training sessions designed to enable you to gain all the skills you need for your research and study.

3.4.2 Electronic Resources LIS provide access to a huge range of electronic resources – e-journals and databases, e-books, images and texts.

3.5 Personal development planning Personal development planning (PDP) is closely related to the acquisition of key skills or personal transferable skills. Academic skills and knowledge alone are not going to be enough to satisfy the demands required of a built environment professional. You need to develop additional interpersonal qualities that are essential to enable you to initiate and actively participate in team-based discussions and decision making effectively. Key skills/personal transferable skills include: team work, communication skills (written and oral presentations) time management, information retrieval, problem solving, decisions making, and IT & study skills. To help you to develop these skills, you will be encouraged to carry out personal development planning (PDP). It is a requirement that students record their progression in a student progress file. This can be done in a number of ways. You can use the diaries provided by the university or the Personal Development Planning Programme. PDP is closely linked to the acquisition of key skills or personal transferable skills which enable you to become rounded, skilled and effective professional. Many of your tutorial activities and much of the project work will provide you with the opportunity for developing your practical skills, problem solving skills and critical appraisal. You will be asked to make oral presentations at intervals throughout your course. We try to record some presentations on video, which gives you instant feedback on your performance. Solo or joint presentations, by two or more students, will be given on work that has been undertaken. Group discussion on contentious points will be encouraged and you will have the opportunity to carry out some personal and group reflection on team working at various stages.

3.6 Preparing for your career The course is recognised by the CIAT and provides full exemption from the academic requirements of the CIAT. A range of employment opportunities exist for graduates who have studied this type of degree programme. There are potential employers in the public services and the private sector, who advertise posts in the national and local press and specific

publications. Opportunities exist for progression to senior posts with experience.

Your future is important to us, so to make sure that you achieve your full potential whilst at university and beyond, your course has been designed with employability learning integrated into it. This is not extra to your degree, but an important part of it which will help you to show future employers just how valuable your degree is. These “Employability Essentials” take you on a journey of development that will help you to write your own personal story of your time at university. 4. Student Support

4.1 Academic Advisors Students have access to a wide range of sources of help and advice. The <i> the drop-in centre, acts as a central reference point but is part of a bigger network of support and information provided by Schools, Faculties,

the Students’ Union and the student support website. In addition all students have access to a member of staff who can provide personal guidance and suggest other sources of help. The Academic advisor is the first point of contact for the students on a wide range of academic, personal, administrative and practical issues. The Academic advisor does not need to have all the answers but should be able to re-direct the student appropriately. Their primary aim is to support the tutee in their studies. The aim of Academic advisor Support is to enhance the quality of the student’s overall experience at UCLAN. The Academic advisor should aim to be supportive, helpful and try to understand (but not necessarily share) the student’s point of view. At times it may be necessary for them to challenge students over their progress, performance or attendance. Academic advisors provide the personal face of the University and an interface between the student and the institution. I suggest you write their contact details in the table below for easy reference should you need to contact them. Name Email Ext. Role/Position Room

4.2 Students with disabilities If you have a disability that may affect your studies, please either contact the Disability Advisory Service - [email protected] - or let one of the course team know as soon as possible. With your agreement information will be passed on to the Disability Advisory Service. The University will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate your needs and to provide appropriate support for you to complete your study successfully. Where necessary, you will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments. Arrangements are made for students who have a disability/learning difficulty for which valid supporting evidence can be made available. Contact the Disability Adviser for advice and information, [email protected] 4.3 Students’ Union The Students’ Union offers thousands of volunteering opportunities ranging from representative to other leadership roles. We also advertise paid work and employ student

staff on a variety of roles. You can find out more information on our website: http://www.uclansu.co.uk/

5. Assessment

5.1 Assessment Strategy Please note that all modules will be assessed. You are expected to attempt all required assessments for each module for which you are registered, and to do so at the times scheduled unless authorised extensions, special arrangements for disability, or extenuating circumstances allow you to defer your assessment.

Assessment will be a mix of both formative and summative assessment, likewise feedback will be in a variety of forms including written, verbal and peer reviewed feedback. 5.2 Notification of assignments and examination arrangements Notification of assessments will be through the module information pack and through timetabled sessions. Due to the nature of the course and the materials to be submitted, submission will take a variety of forms. Please speak to the module tutor if you have any issues. Please note that all modules will be assessed. You are expected to attempt all required assessments for each module for which you are registered, and to do so at the times scheduled unless authorised extensions, special arrangements for disability, or extenuating circumstances allow you to defer your assessment. 5.3 Referencing Please note that the Harvard system is standard within the School of Art, Design and Fashion. Detailed coverage of the use of referencing and methodologies will be covered within the modules. 5.4 Confidential material From time to time you may have reason to access confidential information during the course. Remember that you have ethical and legal responsibilities to respect confidentiality and maintain the anonymity of individuals and organisations within your assignments. 5.5 Cheating, plagiarism, collusion or re-presentation Please refer to the information included in section 6.6 of the University Student Handbook for full definitions. The University uses an online Assessment Tool called Turnitin. A pseudo-Turnitin assignment will be set up using the School space on Blackboard to allow students to check as many drafts as the system allows before their final submission to the ‘official’ Turnitin assignment. Students are required to self-submit their own assignment on Turnitin and will be given access to the Originality Reports arising from each submission. Turnitin may also be used to assist with plagiarism detection and collusion, where there is suspicion about individual piece(s) of work. 6. Classification of Awards The University publishes the principles underpinning the way in which awards and results are decided in Academic Regulations. Decisions about the overall classification of awards

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are made by Assessment Boards through the application of the academic and relevant course regulations.

7. Student Feedback You can play an important part in the process of improving the quality of this course through the feedback you give. In addition to the on-going discussion with the course team throughout the year, there are a range of mechanisms for you to feedback about your

experience of teaching and learning. We aim to respond to your feedback and let you know of our plans for improvement. The Students Union can support you in voicing your opinion, provide on-going advice and support, and encourage your involvement in all feedback opportunities. They will be requesting that you complete the National Student Survey (during semester 2 for students in their final year of study) or the UCLan Student Survey (all other students). The Students’ Union and University work closely together to ensure that the student voice is heard in all matters of student-life. We encourage students to provide constructive feedback throughout their time at university, through course reps, surveys and any other appropriate means, The Union’s Student Affairs Committee (SAC), members of Students’ Council and School Presidents each have particular representative responsibilities, and are involved with decision making committees as high as the University Board. Therefore it is very important students engage with the democratic processes of the Students’ Union and elect the students they see as most able to represent them. 7.1 Student Staff Liaison Committee meetings (SSLCs) Details of the Protocol for the operation of SSLCs is included in section 8.2 of the University Student Handbook. The purpose of a SSLC meeting is to provide the opportunity for course representatives to feedback to staff about the course, the overall student experience and to inform developments which will improve future courses. These meetings are normally scheduled once per semester. Meetings will be facilitated using guidelines and a record of the meeting will be provided with any decisions and / or responses made and / or actions taken as a result of the discussions held. The meetings include discussion of items forwarded by course representatives, normally related to the following agenda items (dependent on time of year). The course team encourage student feedback in all areas and recognise that additional items for discussion may also be raised at the meeting

8. Appendices 8.1 Programme Specification(s)

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

1. Awarding Institution / Body

University of Central Lancashire

2. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery


3. University School/Centre

Art, Design and Fashion

4. External Accreditation

Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists Chartered Institute of Building

5. Title of Final Award

BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology

6. Modes of Attendance offered

Full-time Part-time Sandwich

7. UCAS Code

K236

8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)

Architectural Technology 2014

9. Other external influences

CIAT Accreditation Criteria CIOB Educational Framework

10. Date of production/revision of this form

January 2015 (PCR)

11. Aims of the Programme The aims of the programme leading to the award of BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology is to provide students with the education that enables them to enter professional practice of architectural technology. Specifically the programme aims to:

• instil in students a sense of enthusiasm and passion for architectural technology, an appreciation of its application in different contexts and involve them in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying

• underline the essential position of science and technology to the design, production and performance of building and construction

• emphasise the value placed on detailed design, health and safety and production information, including technical regulatory factors affecting buildability, sustainability and performance

• impart knowledge of procurement and contract administration • exploit both knowledge and understanding of architectural technology to

provide an analytical methodology in the derivation of solutions to construction-related problems

• give an understanding of site investigation and diagnostic surveying • develop an understanding and appreciation of the process of architectural,

technical and structural design and building services • reflect upon architectural technology in a technological, social, legal and

economic context • initiate an understanding of business and management skills including

professional practice as appropriate to the profession of architectural technology and to be developed through subsequent professional development. 12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods A. Knowledge and Understanding

1. ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate design factors in order to produce design solutions which will satisfy performance, production and procurement criteria.

2. ability to design, select and specify materials, components and assembly and the management, coordination, communication, presentation and monitoring of solutions which perform to the agreed brief and standards in terms of time, cost and quality

Teaching and Learning Methods Knowledge attainment will be through lectures, seminars, tutorials and studio activity. Assessment methods Assignments, examinations, design projects, laboratory and portfolio. B. Subject-specific skills

1. Technology: Demonstrate the ability to understand, apply, analyse, synthesise and evaluate design solutions, production specifications, quality control, performance in use and monitoring of construction requirements.

2. Design, Procedures & Practice: Demonstrate the ability to understand, apply, analyse and evaluate the development & testing of technical design solutions, technical regulatory factors affecting project design, detailed design and production information, design procedures, selection of a project technical design, design proposals, planning work carried out by teams, individuals and self, organising information, information exchange and retrieval, business and management and professional practice.

3. Procurement & Contracts: Demonstrate the ability to understand, apply, analyse and evaluate procurement methods and techniques, procedures for project tenders and bids, contract administration and health and safety within the construction industry.

Teaching and Learning Methods Subject specific skills will be attained through lectures, seminars, tutorials and studio activity. Assessment methods Assignments, examinations, design projects, laboratory and portfolio. C. Thinking Skills Student should demonstrate the ability to: C1. develop creative and innovative solutions; C2. make informed judgements based on knowledge; C3. apply knowledge and understanding to the solution of qualitative and quantitative problems; C4. question current theories and practice; C5…recognise and analyse novel problems and plan strategies for their solution; C6 recognise and implement good practice. Teaching and Learning Methods Thinking skills development will be attained by participation in seminars, tutorials, design projects and workshop activities. Assessment methods Assignments, examinations, design projects, laboratory and portfolio. D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development Student should demonstrate the ability to:

1. communicate in visual and written forms; 2. use a variety of skills in number application; 3. use a variety of IT and CAD skills; 4. employ a variety of skills in working with others; 5. develop strategies for using a variety of skills to improve, monitor and improve own

learning performance; 6. employ a variety of skills in problem solving;

Teaching and Learning Methods Skills attainment will be attained through lectures, seminars, tutorials and studio activity. Assessment methods Assignments, examinations, design projects, laboratory and portfolio.

13. Programme Structures*

14. Awards and Credits*

Level Module Code

Module Title Credit rating

Level 6 AO3996 AO3006 BN3001 AO3037 BN3030

Design Project 3 Tectonic Design Performance Studies Architectural Management Building Conservation

40 20 20 20 20

Bachelor Honours Degree in Architectural Technology Requires 360 credits including a minimum of 220 at Level 5 or above and 100 at Level 6 Bachelor Degree in Architectural Technology Requires 320 credits including a minimum of 220 at Level 5 and 60 at Level 6 Bachelor Honours Degree in Architectural Technology with Sandwich Requires 480 credits including a minimum of 120 at level 6 and 240 at level 5

Sandwich Year

BN2830 Industrial Experience 120

Level 5 AO2300 AO2987 AO2988 BN2012 BN2002 BN2606 AO2004

Professional Practice and BIM Design Project 2 3D Design & BIM Contract Law Building Services Town Planning & Building Control Building Technology 2

20 20 20 10 10 20 20

Diploma of Higher Education in Architectural Technology Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 100 at Level 5 or above

Level 4 AO1987 BN1460 AO1988 AO1005 AO1004

Design Project 1 Law & Management Digital Graphics & CAD Architectural History & Theory 1 Building Technology 1

40 20 20 20 20

Certificate of Higher Education in Architectural Technology Requires 120 credits at Level 4 or above

* Delete rows not applicable to this Programme Specification

15. Personal Development Planning Structured programme of activities offered linked to professional body requirements. Students are encouraged to review own progress, set goals and plan to achieve set targets. 16. Admissions criteria Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be

expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information. Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter. For students of ‘curriculum2000’ - a 12 unit profile made up of one of the following configurations:

2 no. A2 level subjects 1 no. A2 level subject and 1 single Advanced VCE 1 double award Advanced VCE 2 single award Advanced VCE

Specific entry requirements for BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology are 260 points including GCSE Maths and/ or English at Grade C or above. Other acceptable qualifications include: Scottish Certificate of Education Higher Grade passes, Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Grade passes, International Baccalaureate BTEC National Certificate/Diploma Kitemarked Access Course Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies are welcome. If candidates have not studied recently they may be required to undertake an Access programme. Applicants should possess a portfolio of examples of work for presentation at interview (if required). 17. Key sources of information about the programme • www.uclan.ac.uk • www.uclan.ac.uk/builtenv • UCAS prospectus • Grenfell Baines School of Architecture Construction and Environment • www.ciat.org.uk

18. Curriculum Skills Map Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed

Level

Module Code Module Title

Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O)

Programme Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills

Other skills relevant to employability and personal

development A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6

LEVE

L 6

AO3996 Design Project 3 Core

AO3006 Tectonic Design Core BN3001 Performance Studies Comp AO3037 Architectural Management Comp BN3030 Building Conservation Comp

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BN2830 With the following for ‘sandwich year’ Industrial Experience

AO2300 Professional Practice and BIM Core

LEVE

L 5

AO2987 Design Project 2 Core AO2988 3D Design & BIM Core BN2012 Contract Law Comp BN2002 Building Services Comp

BN2606 Town Planning & Building Control Comp

AO2004 Building Technology 2 Core

LEVE

L 4

AO1987 Design Project 1 Core AO1006 Architectural Communication Core BN1460 Law & Management Comp AO1988 Digital Graphics & CAD Comp AO1005 Architectural History & Theory 1 Comp AO1004 Building Technology 1 Core

Note: Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

13. Awarding Institution / Body


14. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery


Preston Campus

15. University School/Centre

The Grenfell-Baines School of Architecture, Construction and Environment

16. External Accreditation

N/A

17. Title of Final Award

BSc (Hons) Architectural Studies (Foundation Entry)

(Non award-bearing programme: first stage of 4 year degree course)

18. Modes of Attendance offered

Full-time

19. UCAS Code

N/A

20. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)

Architecture 2010

21. Other external influences

N/A

22. Date of production/revision of this form

March 2014

23. Aims of the Programme

• To prepare graduates achieving satisfactory qualification standards to access year 1 of an RIBA/ ARB accredited course in Architecture (RIBA Part I or equivalent) or a CIAT accredited course in Architectural Technology.

• To prepare graduates with the ability to generate elementary architectural design proposals in the subject areas of architecture and architectural technology.

• To prepare graduates with the ability to evaluate and apply a comprehensive range of visual, oral and written media to test, analyse, critically appraise and explain elementary architectural design proposals in the subject areas of architecture and architectural technology.

• To prepare graduates with elementary problem solving skills, an ability to take the initiative and make appropriate decisions in demanding circumstances.

• To prepare graduates with the ability to identify individual learning needs.

24. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A. Knowledge and Understanding

A1. Introduction to History of Architectural Design

A2 Introduction to essay writing and literary skills

A3. Introduction to Architectural Drafting techniques and model making

A4. Introduction to Design Tectonics.

A5. Introduction to Computing skills

A6 Preparation and execution of exhibition and portfolio.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The particular teaching methods used will be identified in individual Module Information Packs. Methods will include lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical work in studio and building and site visits. Students will support tutor lead learning with the use of textbooks, journal papers, electronic databases and other self-learning materials including e-learning materials. Emphasis will be placed upon the studio as a place for learning activities and collaboration.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods will be clearly described in Module Information Packs (MIPs) at the outset of the module along with details of the relevant marking scheme.

The course will include essay assignments, practical reports, design portfolios, oral examinations, problem solving exercises, oral presentations. The multidisciplinary nature of the course requires that all leaning outcomes will be assumed to affect the development of the architectural work of graduates. Studio submissions are reviewed from this perspective and the adopted marking regime will assess graduate development within the general context of the course.

Written work will be read and counter read by appointed staff appropriate to subject areas, for essay assignments practical reports.

Studio projects and parts of studio projects will be continuously reviewed verbally via individual and or group tutorials.

Emphasis will be placed upon the assessment of end of module / year / course portfolios and exhibition of work.

B. Subject-specific skills

B1. Criticism of Drawing Technique

B2. Architectural drafting

B3 Architectural Model Making

B4 Creative analysis and self-critical development

B5 Presentation of ideas in a public context

B6 Examine the features and demands of the profession



Assessment methods



Written work will be read and counter read by appointed staff appropriate to subject areas, for essay assignments practical reports and thesis submission.



C. Thinking Skills

C1 Introduction to formal and programmatic design competence.

C2 Introduction to craft competence and precision in modelling and drafting.

C3 Introduction to critical analysis of texts and graphic materials.

C4 Introduction to composition, concept and process in project production.

C5 Introduction to Theoretical development and implication.

C6 Introduction to decision making and problem solving skills in design.



Assessment methods


The course will include essay assignments, practical reports, design portfolios, oral examinations, problem solving exercises, oral presentations. The multidisciplinary nature of the course requires that all leaning outcomes will be assumed to affect the development of the architectural work of graduates. Studio submissions are reviewed from this perspective

and the adopted marking regime will assess graduate development within the general context of the course.




D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development

D1 Introduction to Computing; elementary review of word processing, post production and CAD

D2 Portfolio construction and presentation

D3. Presentation of self in a public context.

D4. Graphical communications skills.



Assessment methods






13. Programme Structures*

14. Awards and Credits*

Level Module Code

Module Title Credit rating

Level 3 AZC014 Diagnostic Skills 40

BSc (Hons) Architectural Studies (Foundation Entry) requires 120 credits at Level 3.

Successful completion of the course leads to progression on to Year 1 of the BSc (Hons) Architecture or BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology

AOC001

Design History in Architecture

20

AOC002

Final Major Project 40

AOC003

Portfolio and Exhibition 20

15. Personal Development Planning

Personal development planning (PDP) is closely related to the acquisition of key skills or personal transferable skills. Academic skills and knowledge alone are not going to be enough to satisfy the demands required for access to RIBA/ARB accredited courses in architecture. Students are expected to develop additional interpersonal qualities that are essential to enable them to initiate and actively participate in team-based discussions and decision making effectively. Key skills/personal transferable skills include: team work, communication skills (written and oral presentations) time management, information retrieval, problem solving, decisions making, and elementary IT/CAD & study skills.

To help students develop these skills, many of the learning activities and much of the assignment work will provide them with the opportunity for practical project work, the development of problem solving skills and discussion and critical appraisal.

Students will be required to make oral presentations and present design work in ‘reviews’ at intervals throughout the course. In some instances staff will record presentations on video,

which gives the student instant feedback on their performance. Group discussion on contentious points will be encouraged especially for ‘reviews’ held ‘in camera’.

16. Admissions criteria

Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.

Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.

Applicants will have achieved the requisite UCAS point equivalent, in line with the general criteria for admissions to level 3. Appropriate A level passes or equivalent with a minimum UCAS point equivalent of 160 UCAS points will be required and subject to portfolio submission. UCLan also requires GCSE Mathematics and English Language grade C or above.

Non-standard applicants will be considered on an individual basis, normally through interview and subject to portfolio submission to help assess their ability to benefit from the programme.

All applicants will have to demonstrate that they will benefit from the course and that they have a good grasp of the English language and the ability to use simple mathematics, English should be at or above 6.0 IELTS or equivalent. Applicants are expected to be able to demonstrate personal reflection on their career to-date and show a strong desire and ability to study. Students are also expected to be prepared to make a commitment to four years of undergraduate study.

17. Key sources of information about the programme

• www.uclan.ac.uk

http://www.uclan.ac.uk/

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18. Curriculum Skills Map

Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed

Level Module Code Module Title

Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O)

Programme Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills

Other skills relevant to

employability and personal development

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D1 D2 D3 D4

LEVE

L 3

AZC0141 Diagnostic Skills COMP X X X X X X X

AOC001 Design History in Architecture COMP X X X

AOC002 Final Major Project (FMP) COMP X X X X X X X X X X X X

AOC004 Portfolio and Exhibition COMP X X X X X

Note: Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks

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BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology · The Architectural Technology course at the University of Central Lancashire will provide you with a broad introduction to professional disciplines