Bachelor of Architecture (B8BA3Q) CURRICULUM MODULE CODE MODULE CREDIT MODULE PURPOSE FIRST YEAR (120 credits) BAAD3A1 24 Architectural Design 1A (1st Semester) The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the design principles and processes and to develop students’ explorative, presentation, communication and critical thinking skills used in the design process. BAAD3B1 24 Architectural Design 1B (2nd Semester) The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the design principles and processes and to develop students’ explorative, presentation, communication and critical thinking skills used in the design process in context. BACD3A1 8 Communication in Architecture 1A (1st Semester) The purpose of this module is to develop students’ communication skills in relation to architectural practice and academic writing. BADS3B1 8 Design Studies in Architecture 1B (2nd Semester) The purpose of this module is to introduce students to fundamentals of art and design theory and how these relate to architectural design. BAHA3A1 8 History and Theory of Architecture 1A (1st Semester) The purpose of this module is to introduce students to evolution of the built environment spanning from ancient city-states of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Islamic and traditional African societies. BAID3Y1 12 Interdisciplinary Design and Presentation 1 The purpose of this module is to introduce students to processes of collaboration with disciplines related to architecture. These disciplines are interior design, visual art, jewellery and communication design. The module aims to develop students’ explorative, presentation, communication and thinking skills as used in the design process. BASD3B1 8 Sustainable Design 1B (2nd Semester) The purpose of this module is to introduce students to fundamental concepts of sustainability and environmentally responsive design. BATD3Y1 28 Architectural Technology and Detailing 1 The purpose of this module is to introduce students to fundamental construction methods, materials, services, structures, detailing and working drawings relating to simple domestic structure. SECOND YEAR (120 credits) BAAD3Y2 48 Architectural Design 2 The purpose of this module is to develop students’ design thinking skills, application of the design process, creativity and appreciation of the context. BACA3A2 8 Computers in Architecture 2A (1st Semester) The purpose of this module is to introduce students to professional standard computer programmes for the production of standard design drawings and documentation. BADS3B2 8 Design Studies in Architecture 2B (2nd Semester) The purpose of this module is to enable students’ critical reflection on the influence of art and design theory in the global society. BAHA3A2 8 History and Theory of Architecture 2A (1st Semester) The purpose of this module is to enhance students’ appreciation of the evolution of architecture from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance period. BAID3Y2 12 Interdisciplinary Design 2 The purpose of this module is to introduce students to collaborative design processes with multimedia and industrial disciplines in relation to architecture. BASD3B2 8 Sustainable Design 2B (2nd Semester) The purpose of this module is to critically reflect on the application of concepts of sustainability and environmentally responsive to design in the local context. BATD3Y2 28 Architectural Technology and Detailing 2 The purpose of this module is to develop students’ understanding of construction methods, materials, services, structures, detailing and working drawings relating to simple domestic structure. 8 OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: Programme and module outcomes and assessment criteria are available in separate internal faculty documents.
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