Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Civil Engineering and Built Environment

Learning Methods

Lecture

Workshop

Module Offerings

4310BEUG-SEP-CTY

Aims

To enable students to develop academic and digital literacy skills to perform effectively on the architectural technology degree programme. To develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the application of digital technologies that are impacting architectural technology and the built environment.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Appreciate and recognise the role of the architectural technologist and their contribution in practice.
2.
Identify the emergence and range of digital technologies and recognise their application in Architectural Technology and the Built Environment.
3.
Work and communicate effectively in a collaborative design project.
4.
Identify and reflect upon the following aspects of self-awareness in respect of personal development and career planning: strengths and weaknesses, motivations and values, ability to work with others.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Overview of the built environment sector and specifically the Architectural Technology discipline. Emergence of digital technologies for Architecture Technology and the Built Environment and their application in practice. Introduction to academic skills for the degree programme including searching for information using the electronic library, report writing, citation and presentation skills. Introduction to individual and group project work; time-management and working with others. CAD applications and exploring digital technologies for the production, management, enhancement and modification of architectural drawings. Self-reflection: students will also reflect on their skillset and identify key areas for professional and academic development.
Module Overview:
This module aims to enable students to develop academic and digital literacy skills to perform effectively on the architectural technology degree programme. To develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the application of digital technologies that are impacting architectural technology and the built environment.
Additional Information:Lectures and Workshops in either the Design Studio or PC-Lab

Assessments

Report

Presentation

Future Focus e-learning task