Architecture

Published on January 2022 | Categories: Documents | Downloads: 64 | Comments: 0 | Views: 140
of 2
Download PDF   Embed   Report

Comments

Content

 

The University of Edinburgh College of Humanities and Social Science April 2014

Architecture What is Architecture?

Architecture is the art of addressing afresh – rationally and imaginatively imagin atively – our practical need to protect from the elements, ourselves, our social activities, and our artefacts. artefac ts. At the same time, it is the ‘art of the city’, and it aims to create the built environment in which we may celebrate living together. The student of architecture acquires skills skills of observation, analysis and design, acknowledging that material, environmental, social and historical factors are the conditions within which architecture is conceived and realised. Why study Architecture at Edinburgh? The Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA) offers a r ange of Architecture degree programmes which are delivered across the central University area, including Lauriston Place and Minto House on Chambers Street, and students therefore benet from access to a wide range of specialist facilities. Students have traditionally spent their rst year at our Lauriston Place studios, moving to Minto House in the second year. Lauriston Place is equipped, as a large and fully-functioning fully-functionin g school of art, architecture and design, with studios, workshops, exhibition spaces and a comprehensive library. Minto House, which ESALA shares with History of Ar t, is a building complex containing a dedicated library, studios, the Matthew Architecture Gallery, and extensive and very well-equipped workshops. The University and the city of Edinburgh provide an ideal environment, academically and physically, for the study of Architecture and Architectural History. The city is a World Heritage Site, with excellent examples of historic architecture in the medieval planned burgh of the ‘Old Town’, adjacent to the University, and in the Georgian ‘New Town’. Victorian and contemporary buildings in the centre and suburbs further enrich the city.

What does the degree involve? There are a range of programmes available: • • • • •

the three-year Ordinary BA Architecture Architecture;; the four-year Honours MA Architecture; the four-year Honours MA Architecture in Creative and Cultural Environments; the four-year Honours MA Architectural History; Landscape A rchitecture programmes.*

These degree programmes have the same academic structure as those studied elsewhere in the University of Edinburgh. As a student in the rst t wo years, you accumulate 1 120 20 credits per year, typically in courses of 20 or 40 credits. BA Architecture/MA Architecture Both degrees are fully accredited and lead to RIBA/ARB professional accreditation.** Stages 1 & 2 In the rst two stages, students study Architectural Design, Technology & Environment, Architectural History  and  and Visual Culture . In addition, students in second year take 20 credits of elective study from among courses offered by the Colleges of Humanities and Social Science, and Science and Engineering. At the end of the second year, you will decide whether to progress to the three-year BA or the four-year MA.

Stage 3 Design options are introduced in the third year, and students choose according to their developing and special interests. These architectural studio courses address large themes; for example, sustainability, technology, adaptation, virtuality, and intervention. Professional studies is also introduced at this stage, as is design theory.

Degrees in Humanities and Social Science BA Ordinary/MA Honours in: Architecture** MA Honours in: Architecture in Creative and Cultural Environments

In addition, as at Stage 2, you take a 20- credit elective course. The MA Honours programme includes a semester of work experience. Students on the BA programme graduate at the end of Stage 3. Stage 4 Following a second period of placement, you will choose a main architectural studio course and develop, curate and present an academic portfolio. You also write a dissertation on a topic of your choosing.

MA Architecture in Creative and Cultural Environments This is a programme for students who are interested in architecture but who do not seek accreditation as members of the profession. Stages 1 & 2 In the rst two years, students study Architectural Design, Technolo Technology gy & Environment, Architectural History  and  and Visual Culture . In addition, students in second year take 20 credits of elective study from among courses offered by the Colleges of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science and Engineering.

Stage 3 Students pursue their particular interests in facets of architecture in Year 3. You choose from a wide range of subjects including Architecture,, Architectural History, History of Architecture Art, and Landscape Architecture Architecture.. Stage 4 Students take an architectural studio course or a combination of Architectural History and outside courses. Students will also write a dissertation.

Degrees in Science and Engineering MA Honours in: Architectural History Architectural History and Archaeology History of Art and Architectural History Social and Architectural History

* Please see separate Subject Information Sheet for L andscape Architecture ** Please note: The Architects’ Registration B oard had validated all our professional programmes in Architecture

BEng/MEng Honours in: Structural Engineering with Architecture (Please see separate information sheet for Civil and Environmental Engineering)

 

“My creative experience has been enriched by studying within an art school environment. The intimate nature of working in a specialist institution means that it’s a friendly place to be and in day to day activities you cross paths with a broad range of artists and designers. Studio provision is great, and the chance to take art and design elective courses in first year offers new ways of thinking and working” Architecture student

MA Architectural History In the rst and second years, core courses in Architectural History are taken alongside other associated courses (usually (usually History of Ar t, Cultural Studies or Archaeology are recommended). A third course in each year is chosen from subjects offered by s tudy areas in the Colleges of Humanities and Social Science, and Science and Engineering, subject to compatibility of timetables. The student is therefore likely to study four different subjects in these two years. In the Junior Honours year, students take a course in Texts and Theories in Western Architecture  and,  and, as well as Honours courses, they may undertake a placement. In the Senior Honours year, students take four optional Honours courses and prepare a dissertation. Honours Options A choice of options are available to students. Each optionalhistory courseindeals with eld of architectural which thea tutor has a research interest. Options available vary and not all options are offered every year. At present they include: • • • • • • • • • • •



Evolution of Edinburgh Townscape Vienna around 1900 What is Modernism? Georgian Architecture Themes in 20th-century Architectural Culture Scottish Scot tish Countr Countryy House 1660-1800 1660-1800 The Italian Renaissance Villa Victorian Architecture: Themes and Ideas Architecture and Empire German Architecture of the 20th Century Leon Battista Alberti: the Theory and Practice of the Visual Arts in 15th Century Italy Architecture of the Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde

Further Study Students who have completed the degree programme in Architecture to a sufcient standard, and who intend to practise as architects, may apply for entry to the two-year MArch delivered by ESALA. Entr y to the degree is competitive, and progression is not guaranteed, but many students do continue on to this programme.

What sort of teaching and assessment methods are used? Architecture Design consists of a continuous series of design exercises and projects. Each student has a studio workplace. Work is assessed continuously. Technology and Environment  embraces  embraces the study of s tructure, construction and the sustainability of buildings. Practical work, undertaken in the workshops, is also part of the course. Assessment is based on course work, essays and examinati examinations. ons. Architectural History , taught through lectures and tutorials, is assessed by essays, examinations and class presentations, while Honours courses are assessed by essays and examination. In the Senior Honours year, all students write a disser tation of 10,000 words on a topic of their choice agreed with a supervising tutor. MA Architecture students are also required to undertake a placement year in order to acquire experience of professional architectural practice. On its completion, they write an assessed report on their experience.

Are there any opportunities to study abroad? Work experience, for intending architects on the MA programme, is distributed in two eleven week periods through Stages 3 and 4. These may be opportunities for students to work and study at home and abroad. In addition, there are a limited number of places on an ERASMUS exchange proramme, which allows students of the MA Architecture degree to undertake a year abroad instead of the professional placement. Students apply and are selected during second year.

Are there any links with industry and commerce? Architecture, at the University, through its vocational degrees, has strong links with the architectural profession. These are helpful to students when seeking their placement and other forms of work experience.

What can I do after my degree? Typically, students on the BA/MA Architecture degree course proceed to the second degree required by the architectural profession (Architects’ Registration Board, Royal Ins titute of British Architects) for certica tion to practise as an architect. Students who take the degree in Architecture in Creative and Cultural Environments are able to enter a wide range of professions connected with the building trade, like project management or journalism.

They are also prepared for postgraduate study in such areas as Planning. Students of Architectural History can make contributions in a variety of areas, such as conservation, heritage, land management, historical consultancy for architectural practices and research.

What are admissions staff looking for? Architecture occupies a position in society where many scientic, social-scientic and artistic disciplines meet. Consequently, there is no one subject, studied at school, that leads to the study of Architecture. What is required is an enquiring mind, with regard to these many disciplines, and one that enjoys attempting to make the observations that they generate into the substance of architectural design. Furthermore, the architect architect works with experts in different elds and therefore needs to be able to communicate effectively with them. What is needed is a mind prepared to explore new ideas and technologies. You will nd o our ur most up to t o date en try requirements at: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/ undergraduate/degrees How do I fnd out more?

For further information about Architecture please contact: Dr Soledad Garcia Ferrari Tel: 0131 221 6083 Email: [email protected] Web: www.eca.ed.ac.uk/architecturelandscape-architecture For further information about admissions please contact: Undergraduate Admissions Ofce College of Humanities and Social Science, The University of Edinburgh Tel: 0131 650 3565 Email: [email protected] Web:  www.hss.ed.ac.uk Web:

For more detailed information on degree structure and content, please see: www.ed.ac.uk/schoolsdepartments/studentrecruitment/publicationsresources/degreeprogrammes

The University of Edinburgh is a charit able body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this leaet at the time of going to press. However, it will not form part of a contract between the University and a student or applicant and must be read in conjunction with the Terms and Conditions of Admission set out in the Undergraduate Prospectus. Printed on recycled paper for Student Recruitment and Admissions – www.ed.ac.uk/student-recruitment.. PDF version available at: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/information-sheets www.ed.ac.uk/student-recruitment

Sponsor Documents

Or use your account on DocShare.tips

Hide

Forgot your password?

Or register your new account on DocShare.tips

Hide

Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link to create a new password.

Back to log-in

Close