Partner Details

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH
Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-SLI-JAN
F2F-SLI-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

To produce architecture graduates equipped to participate successfully in professional architectural practice and as members of teams whose aims are to design and realise architectural structures and urban plans within the context of global environmental and sustainable concerns.

To provide a cohesive and focussed educational experience that integrates theoretical and practical aspects of architecture in parallel with skills in personal, intellectual and ethical conduct.

To introduce students to progressively challenging and complex problems, in a learning environment that cares for the individual student's progress, irrespective of race, background, gender or physical disability, and allows for increasing personal responsibility and professional maturity.

To deliver a course of study that covers the ARB / RIBA General Criteria at Part 1.

To produce architectural graduates that have attained the ARB / RIBA Graduate Attributes for Part 1.

To encourage students to fully engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of the histories and theories of architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences
2.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design
3.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, and between buildings and their environment, and the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale
5.
Demonstrate an understanding of the alternative materials, processes and techniques that apply to architectural design and building construction
6.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the context of the architect and the construction industry, and the professional qualities needed for decision making in complex and unpredictable circumstances
7.
Demonstrate an understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for an architectural design project
8.
Demonstrate the ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements
9.
Demonstrate that they possess the necessary design skills to meet building users' requirements within the constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations
10.
Demonstrate the ability to generate design proposals using understanding of a body of knowledge, some at the current boundaries of professional practice and the academic discipline of architecture
11.
Demonstrate the ability to apply to apply a range of communication methods and media to present design proposals clearly and effectively
12.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate evidence, arguments and assumptions in order to make and present sound judgments within a structured discourse relating to architectural culture, theory and design
13.
Demonstrate an understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the architect in society, in particular in preparing briefs that take account of social factors
14.
Demonstrate an understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated with building design
15.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and the function of buildings so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protections against the climate
16.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans into overall planning
17.
Demonstrate knowledge of the context of the architect and the construction industry, and the professional qualities needed for decision making in complex and unpredictable circumstances
18.
Present work to a professional standard to a range of audiences.
19.
Manage time and action plan objectives and goals in an organised and timely manner
20.
Utilise and develop communication skills via verbal, visual and written communication.
21.
Demonstrate the ability to identify individual learning needs and understand the personal responsibility required for further professional education

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

A1 & A2 - Teaching is predominantly through a series of thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through seminars. This takes place within History & Theory and Design Origination modules.

A3 - Teaching is predominantly through a series of thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through tutorials, design workshops and design reviews. This takes place within the Urban Design modules.

A4 - Teaching is predominantly through a series of thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through tutorials, design workshops and design reviews. This takes place within the Architecture Design modules.

A5 - Teaching is predominantly through a series of thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through technology workshops. This takes place within the Technology & Practice and Architecture Design Resolution modules.

A6 - Teaching is predominantly through a series of thematic lectures. This takes place within the Technology & Practice modules.

A1 & A2 - Written and illustrated essays.

A3 - Written, drawn and modelled coursework submissions.

A4 - Written, drawn and modelled coursework submissions.

A5 - Written, drawn and modelled coursework submissions.

A6 - A written and illustrated essay and a practice test.

B1, B2,B3,B4,B5,B6 - Teaching is predominantly through a series of thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through tutorials, design workshop, CAD workshops and design reviews. This takes places within the Architecture Design and Urban Design modules.

B1,B2,B3,B4,B5 & B6 - Written, drawn and modelled coursework submissions.

C1,C4 & C5 - Teaching is predominantly through a series of thematic lectures. This takes place within the Technology & Practice modules.

C2 & C3 -Teaching is predominantly through a series of thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through Technology workshops. This takes place within the Technology & Practice and Architecture Design Resolution modules.

C1,C4 & C5 - A written and illustrated essay and a practice test. C2 & C3 - Written, drawn and modelled coursework submissions.

D1,D2 & D3- This learning developed and consolidated through tutorials, design workshops and design reviews. This takes place within the Architecture Design & Urban Design modules.

D4 - This learning developed and consolidated through PDP tutorials and portfolio reviews.

D1, D2 & D3 - Written, drawn and modelled coursework submissions.

D4 - World of work reflective statements.

Opportunities for work related learning

The BA (Hons) Architecture (SLIIT) programme will ultimately seek professional validation from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) which would award exemption from the RIBA Part 1 examination. Most students of architecture enrol with the ultimate goal of becoming a registered architect. To qualify as a chartered architect in the UK a candidate must complete Parts 1, 2 & 3 of the RIBA examination. Before sitting the Part 3 examination candidates must have completed 24 months of mentored and logged practical experience. This can be initiated at any time after enrolling onto a recognised Part 1. Most candidates follow the pattern of completing their first degree BA Hons (Part 1) then taking a fully logged `year out' in practice before returning to complete their second degree MArch (Part 2) and then logging another 12 months of practice experience before sitting their Part 3 examination. The department has an RIBA registered Professional Studies Advisor (PSA) who advises students and signs off their log sheets should they choose to register with us during their `year out'. The programme incorporates a full course of Professional Practice lectures with related coursework in years two and three.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The programme, which comprises Level 6 only, offered in full time mode. Students will enrol onto this programme having successfully completed the SLIIT Diploma in Architecture (2 years full time).

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

Students cannot be given a compensated fail for any module on the programme. (approved on 23/04/2024)

Entry Requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH13-01) architecture, building and planning