Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARCH8021 |
| Title: |
Contemporary Research Topics
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Long Title:
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Contemporary Research Topics
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
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| Module Description: |
The module focuses on project-based design research in the field of architecture embedding critical research skills and literacy into the design process while enabling students to select an appropriate path for dissemination.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Identify a critical area of research with application in an architectural design field. |
| LO2 |
Research the topic area though informed reading and exploration of existing data and investigation/testing if appropriate. |
| LO3 |
Synthesize research through diagrammatic, visual and written analysis. |
| LO4 |
Disseminate research in a discipline appropriate communication format. |
| LO5 |
Present and defend a body of research. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Research Focus
Introduction to architectural and project-based research. Developing a focus, formulating a research question, justifying research and identifying a target audience.
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Research Methods & Data Collection
Selecting a suitable method to collect required data depending on primary or secondary investigation into a focus area.
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Research Dissemination
Identifying methods of dissemination: introduction to academic writing (abstract, journal articles, papers, conference presentations) and presentations (graphic representation, drawings, poster design,competition boards, computer generated/physical models ....).
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Research Defence
Justify & defend a body of research by presenting research findings to a panel and audience.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Research Seminar & Workshop |
Every Week |
2.50 |
2.5 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Tutorial |
Every Week |
0.50 |
0.5 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Research development |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Research Seminar & Workshop |
Every Week |
2.50 |
2.5 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Tutorial |
Every Week |
0.50 |
0.5 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Research Development |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Dye, Anna & Samuel, Flora. (2015), Demystifying Architectural Research: Adding value to your practice, Taylor & Francis, Oxford, [ISBN: 9781859465783].
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Lucas, Raymond. (2016), Research Methods for Architecture, Laurence King Publishing Ltd., London, [ISBN: 9781780677538].
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Aksamija, Ajla. (2021), Research Methods for Architectural Profession, 1st. Taylor & Francis, New York, [ISBN: 9780367433966].
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Couch, Christopher & Pearce, Jane. (2013), Doing Research in Design, Berg Publishers, [ISBN: 978-1847885791].
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Carole Gray and Julian Malins. (2004), Vizualizing Research: A Guide to the Research Process in Art and Design, Ashgate Publishing Limited, [ISBN: 978-0754635772].
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Groat, Linda & Wang, David. (2013), Architectural Research Methods, 2nd. Wiley and Sons, [ISBN: 9780470908556].
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Emmitt, Stephen. (2013), Architectural Technology: Research & Practice, Wiley, [ISBN: 9781118292068].
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Wilson, Stephen. (2010), Art + Science Now: How scientific research and technological innovation are becoming key to 21st-century aesthetics, Thames & Hudson, [ISBN: 9780500238684].
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Samuel, Flora. (2018), Why Architects Matter: Evidencing & Communicating the value of Architects.
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Lily B. Robinson, Alexandra T Parman,. (2010), Research Inspired Design, a step-by-step guide, Fairchild Books, [ISBN: 9781563677212].
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Terri Peters. (2011), Experimental Green Strategies: Redefining Ecological Design Research, Wiley, [ISBN: 9781119967903].
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Michael U. Hensel. (2012), Design Innovation for the Built Environment: Research by Design and the Renovation of Practice, [ISBN: 9780415596657].
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Naoum, Shamil. (2012), Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Students: 3rd Edition, 3rd Edition. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415538442].
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