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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Detailing and Specification | |||
| Reference | SU1017 | Version | 8 |
| Created | July 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | August 2009 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to prepare, read and interpret architectural drawings, schedules of work and specifications. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Develop and compile formal architectural drawings, associated specifications and schedules of work for domestic scale buildings. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module will focus upon formal architectural drafting of domestic scale buildings and their associated construction detailing and specification. Students will be introduced to architectural drawing conventions and practice, the construction and analysis of domestic scale construction detailing the specification of associated products/ materials and compiling basic work schedules. Students will employ CAD for the Architectural drafting. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is a practical module and will be presented upon a lecture and workshop basis. Students will work collaboratively to develop their projects over the course of the module. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 35 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 115 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | This module will be assessed by one piece of problem based coursework which includes a significant element of group work. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Coursework). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Hill, M., 1999, A Guide to Drawn Information, RIBA Publications |
| 2 | Styles, K. and Bichard, A., 2004, Working Drawings Handbook, 4th Edition, Elsevier |
| 3 | Emmit, S. and Yeomans D.T., 2008, Specifying Buildings A design management perspective, 2nd Edition, Elsevier |