Module Details

Module Code: PRAC
Module Title: Studio 2a
Title: Studio 2a
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Sujana Sudhir
Domains:  
Module Description: Studio 2 is the principal Architectural technology module and establishes an approach to technical design. The aim of this module is to establish an approach to technical design under the following headings: • Investigation • Integration • Contextual development. The learner will be introduced to timber technology and its application to a small scale non domestic building type. Students will research timber and choose an appropriate structure and external envelope combination and incorporate the principles of weathering, structure, insulation and more e.g. sound or fire resistance in the technical design solution. The aim is to ensure the student can apply and integrate the technical knowledge and understanding developed within and through other supporting architectural technology modules; this is applied to the development of the Studio project by exploring primarily the materials and construction techniques utilised in the chosen building types and as outlined in the Project brief. The Contextual Development aim will focus on a holistic design approach that responds to environmental design and relevant building code concerns at both site and building level. Sustainable design is inherent in all modules and projects.
The studio also aims to support architectural appreciation and project documentation skills by conducting international and local study trips.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Investigate appropriate construction methods and materials by undertaking structured research and respond to the architectural design brief relative to the design intent
LO2 Resolve technical design issues using a combination of freehand drawing and other media including model making.
LO3 Apply the requirements of the relevant Regulations, Codes and Standards to technical design solutions for chosen building type
LO4 Explore, resolve and integrate structural, environmental and services factors to a technical design solution and prepare integrated working drawings, specification and scheduling for chosen building type.
LO5 Appreciate, observe and document Architectural details of important buildings and sites through international and local technical study visits.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Timber Project
Studio based project will involve Investigation (research stage) application & integration (sketch design stage), and appropriate Contextual Development (final proposed solutions) with reference to site layout, structures and appropriate external envelope solutions; using drawing (esquisse and final Revit), suitable product information, specification, schedule and building performance report: The Studio project is integrated with AP&L 1; BTM&S 2; BP&S 2 and Graphics CAD & BIM 2. Typical project includes Community Centre/Student Centre building: a vehicle for developing students skills in working with timber Framed structures in Non domestic buildings.
International/ Local technical Study trips
The Technical study trips involves visiting a range of interesting historic and modern buildings and documenting them through writings, sketches, diagrams, and photos. The purpose of these visits is to support students understand of the various aspects of designing and constructing a building and to get a much deeper insight and meaningful understanding/appreciation of the buildings.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project80.00%
Practical20.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Timber Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Case Studies: International/Local technical study trips
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Learners may submit additional project work for marking and for the consideration of the Autumn Exam Board, providing they have achieved a minimum of 35% in their initial submission.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Studio Based Learning Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 10.00 120
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 10.00 120
Total Weekly Contact Hours 10.00
 
Module Resources
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