Year 2 Core Modules

ARC225 Architectural Design 3

Co-ordinated by Stuart McKenzie

A course of studio based practical architectural design work which builds on the experience of the first year design studio. The scale of projects addressed increases from those encountered in the first year, with more complex briefs. Consideration is given to the issues of sustainability, the relation of buildings to their urban context and the design of outside spaces. The technical aspects of the work aim to further develop an understanding of building structure, construction, materials and services in relation to the overall design concept.

ARC226 Architectural Design 4

Co-ordinated by Stuart McKenzie

ARC226 follows on directly from ARC225. Together they form an integrated sequence of projects for the second year design studio course. ARC226 continues the practical architectural design work of ARC225, but concentrates on the design of a medium-sized public building, including the integration of technical and environmental elements.

ARC202 Communication 4

Co-ordinated by Tim Ireland

ARC202 is a module which introduces analytical and formal architectural drawing, drawing literacy skills and architectural representation at Year 2 level. It aims to consolidate and expand upon the culture of representation introduced in Year 1, to develop technical drawing skills and to broaden knowledge of and ability in graphic presentation. It includes measured and architectural drawing, portfolio presentation and graphical techniques. It is comprised of lectures, workshops and tutorials aimed at groups and individual students.

ARC221 Computer Aided Design

Co-ordinated by Tim Ireland 

An introduction to Computer Aided Architectural Design, including the basic CAD concepts of modelling, drafting, analysis and visualisation/presentation. The module aims to give students familiarity with a range of modelling, rendering and graphics programmes.

ARC203 Humanities 3

Co-ordinated by Stuart McKenzie

This module covers a wide-ranging cultural history of architecture and its relationship between changing states of society, the development of urban culture and institutions, and the growth of knowledge and ideas. The module pivots between scientific knowledge and artistic and cultural development, and is intended to help students from both scientific, social sciences and arts and humanities backgrounds to begin to make connections and understand the context within which architecture is set.

ARC204 Humanities 4

Co-ordinated by Xiang Ren

ARC 204/254 consolidates the production of architecture through buildings and designs with the production of disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge, with a particular overall focus on the contemporary condition.

ARC207 Environment & Technology 3

Co-ordinated by Danni Kerr

ARC207 introduces the technology of medium-scale buildings. It comprises three lecture courses: Construction and materials, Architectural Structures (steelwork) and Environmental Design (thermal analysis and systems).

ARC208 Environment & Technology 4

Co-ordinated by Kate Nicklin 

A continuation from ARC207, this module describes the technology of medium-scale buildings. It comprises three lecture courses: Construction and materials. Architectural Structures. Environment and Services.

ARC237 Architectural Design (Landscape)

Co-ordinated by Stuart McKenzie 

A course of studio based practical architectural design work which builds on the experience of the first year design studio. The scale of projects addressed increases from those encountered in the first year, with more complex briefs. Consideration is given to issues of sustainability, the relation of buildings to their urban context and the design of outside spaces. The technical aspects of the work aim to further deveop an understanding of building structure, construction, materials and services in relation to the overall design concept.

ARC238 Architectural Design (Landscape) 4 

Co-ordinated by Stuart McKenzie 

C238 follows on directly from ARC237. Together they form an integrated sequence of projects for the second year architectural desgn studio course. ARC238 continues the practical architectural design work of ARC237, but concentrates on the design of a medium-sized public building, including the integration of technical and environmental elements.

LSC240 Urban Ecological Design and Planting

Co-ordinated by Elisa Olivares

This module will focus on fundamental principles related to designing with nature in urban environments. The emphasis will be on natural processes and the interrelationship between various landscape components in the design process. The module introduces the use of plants in urban and landscapes to develop designed plant communities that are successful in supporting biodiversity, human richness of experience and specific functional needs. By the end of the module students will be familiar with a basic palette of plants for use in design, their botanical names, visual and use characteristics familiar with key aesthetic, functional and ecological principles underpinning planting design: have practised the basic principles of plant selection according to site conditions: have developed stimulating, creative, attractive and easily interpreted planting plans and sections - elevations based on colour, textural and structural characteristics: have evaluated the structural role of plants in defining landscape spaces at a range of scales.

LSC241 Materials of Landscape - Construction Design 

Co-ordinated by Andy Clayden

The module gives a broad introduction to different approaches to designing and detailing a typical range of landscape structures in different design contexts. It introduces a basic understanding of the properties of different construction materials and how appropriate detailing can support sustainable design. The project is integrated with the architecture design studio and students are required to produce a design solution and accompanying construction details for an area of open space related to their architecture. All drawings are produced using computer aided design software.

LSC242 Cultural Studies - Urban Landscape

Co-ordinated by Jan Woudstra

The series of lectures, presentations and discussions explores the history, forms and meaning of urban environments. The main objective is to provide inspiration and motivation for both the intellectual and creative facets of design activities in cities. The insight into landscape culture and practices will provide the basis on which to develop thought patterns and solutions for design issues at the landscape scale.