DT1S25 - Building Analysis 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | DT1S25 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Building Analysis | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Games and Design | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Design | ||
| Module Leader: | Aimee Ward | ||
| Module Team: | Heddus Davies, Andrew Kidd, Emma Marshman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 101316 - interior design and architecture | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
Equip students with the skills to analyse buildings, plans, drawings or other visuals, in order to understand how interior spaces function. Introduce students to different forms of drawing and visual representation for the purposes of communication. Develop an appreciation for the significance of physical environments in an increasingly digital world.
Encourage students to consider how their own design practice may be accessible and user centred.
Content Summary
This module will address ways in which interior environments can impact upon users. It will cover issues such as: space and structure; functions and principles of building interiors; organisation and hierarchy; materials used in interior spaces; adaptive re-use of buildings; building in relation to an environmental setting; accessibility; ergonomic and anthropometric data.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 5 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 30 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify good practice regarding how interiors can impact user experience. |
| LO2 | Indicate key moves within the spatial context through drawing. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Building Analysis Portfolio - This might include drawing and building analysis tasks in which students demonstrate understanding of how to assess and visually communicate interior environments. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |