Course Catalogue

Liverpool School of Art & Design

Output 1:Urban Design Theory Component To present in two seminars research into a number of key contemporary urban theoretical matters ranging from strategic sustainability, urban order, the impact of transport and the relevance of context. These seminars will be supported by eight lectures on contemporary urban issues and the outputs will feed into the group urban strategy in module 7523ARSRI. Output 2: Thesis theory and Research To provide the opportunity to identify and research an area of architectural theory which will inform the design component of module 7524ARSRI. A series of tutorials and reviews will enable a debate about the content whilst seminars will explore specific research methods.

Outline Syllabus:Output 1: Urban Design theory component Following a seminar to introduce the module component and its integration with the Urban Design module 7523ARSRI, there will be a series of eight lectures delivered by the staff team which will examine critical issues in contemporary urbanity. The lectures will range from; the impact of infrastructure, the city as a political space, questions of context, and the luxury of movement. Output 2: Thesis Research and brief development. To present through seminars a proposal for a design thesis during semester 2, this proposal should address definition and research of a topic of study together with exploration of precedent. The proposal will be developed by the student through discussion in individual tutorials and group reviews.

Additional Information:Additional information will be provided in Module Handbook and module component briefing documents.