The programme addresses the "what's", "why's" and "how's" of environmental design, at both the architectural and urban scales. It explores the relationship between environmental and formal design, and the effect of that developing relationship on the future of architectural theory and practice. It does this through two taught modules and a third, thesis, module. Each taught module is divided into two components, one of theory, and one of design practice.
'Architecture and the environment', examines environmentalism, architecture and environmental design, through lectures and seminars in the first half of the year, and a design studio at building scale during the second half of the year.
'Sustainable Cities', critically assesses the concept of 'the sustainable city', the current debates surrounding the dominant models of urban sustainability, their relationship to competing approaches to urban analysis and design, again through lectures and seminar in the first half of the year, and an urban design studio in the second half.
The third module, the thesis module, allows students to develop a subject of particular interest to them.
This can be a written thesis, or one that is half-writing, half-design.
The programme is organised in two generic taught modules followed by the Thesis module. The taught Modules comprise a series of distinctive component options designed for each specific award. Students are able to take two options across the practice based components, based on the individual student’s interest and ability.
The MA Architecture: Sustainability & Design is a critical examination of environmental sustainability and environmental design. This is both an old and new practice driven by both traditional and experimental ideas. Each year, the programme explores the theory and practice developing within the field, and students are welcomed as fellow innovators. Half the academic year is spent acquiring the technical and conceptual knowledge to be able to think and design in a new way. The other half is devoted to integrating the theory with the design process. This integration is achieved through design projects at the architectural and the urban scale, as the environmental loops continuously between both.
The programme welcomes applications from suitable candidates with an honours degree in architecture and/or RIBA Part 1 exemption, with a particular interest in pursuing theoretical studies in architectural and urban sustainability at an advanced level.
It welcomes applications from candidates with a first degree (honours) in interior or urban design, with a particular interest in pursuing theoretical studies in architectural and urban sustainability at an advanced level
Applications are welcomed from the EU and overseas, in particular, lecturers from Higher Education Institutions wishing to increase their qualifications.
This programme has also been designed to attract professionals from practice who are seeking to upgrade their qualifications, or who are looking for the opportunity to validate aspects of their professional remit, or to research and develop internationally relevant issues that they have encountered in professional practice.
Students whose first language is not English will have achieved a score of 7.0 in ILTS or equivalent. Eligibility for students without degree equivalent qualifications will be assessed on the basis of a short essay, statement and a portfolio. Places will be offered after a successful interview with a member of the programme team.
No student will be admitted without an interview, either in person or by telephone.
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
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