Year 1 is focused on the acquisition and consolidation of architectural representation and drawing skills The Design Studio work features site-based projects addressing the principles and context of architectural design It also includes and real scale-built project The coursework supporting studies comprise assignments on drawing model-making materials sustainability professional practice and the history of architecture

Core modules
Reading and Representing Architecture Starts With Seeing
Professional Practice and Making Architecture is for Others
Studio Architecture is Slow

In Years 2 and 3 you will work in independent studio groups carrying out design projects that may last from a few weeks to a In Year 2 you will be encouraged to experiment creatively typically working on a main design project each semester You will continue the skills-based learning introduced in Year 1 expanding your knowledge of supporting subjects and applying it to your design projects

Core modules
Reading Architecture Is Seen by Each of Us Differently
Professional Practice Architecture Is Shaped by Society
Studio Architecture Is Formed by Climate and Comfort
Making & Representing Architecture Is Found in Play

Year 3 involves the production of a thesis design project In its presentation you will show the integration of your professional skills and knowledge

Your design studio work the research undertaken for your thesis project and your written dissertation all give you the opportunity to develop and express your individual interests Modules incorporate aspects of sustainability tectonics and structure history of architecture and professional practice

Core modules
Reading Architecture Is a Common Ground
Professional Practice and Making Architecture Is a Matter of Ethics and Competence
Architecture Is