Comments about BA Architecture - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire
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Objectives
This course is designed to provide a balanced education involving a theoretical base, design work and professional experience. Our design studio acts as a laboratory for testing creative and critical ideas, and developing fundamental architectural skills. Lectures and design teaching are delivered by people at the forefront of their field.
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Entry requirements
-GCE/VCE A Levels - AAA -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AA+AA -Scottish Highers - AAAA or AAA Advanced Highers -Irish Leaving Cert. - AAABB -BTEC Level N - 3 Distinctions -International Baccalaureate - 35 points -Core Requirements - No specific subjects are required, but evidence of art or design ability is necessary. We are moving towards implementing a selection process that is more portfolio based. You will be asked to submit a portfolio, in which we will be looking at your observation, criticality, invention and representation skills. -We will contact you following your application, providing details of the requirements at this time. -For candidates with exceptional portfolios, a lower grade offer may be made.
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Academic title
Architecture BA
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Course description
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Architectural Design 1
-Architectural Design 2
-Communication 1
-Communication 2
-Humanities 1
-Humanities 2
-Science and Technology 1
-Science and Technology 2
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Architectural Design 3
-Architectural Design 4
-Communication 4
-Computer Aided Architectural Design
-Humanities 3
-Humanities 4
-Science and Technology 3
-Science and Technology 4
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Architectural Design 5
-Architectural Design 6
-Advanced Structures and Environment
-Humanities 5
-Management Practice Law
-Science and Technology 6
-Special Study
-Special Study in Town Planning
