DT2S30 - Conservation Principles and Sustainability 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | DT2S30 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Conservation Principles and Sustainability | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Games and Design | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Design | ||
| Module Leader: | Heddus Davies | ||
| Module Team: | Aimee Ward, Emma Marshman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| 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
Develop a considerate and responsible design ethic, guided by conservation principles, particularly when dealing with any existing building of significance.
Introduce the key elements necessary to compile a conservation document in an industry standard format.
Broaden understanding of sustainable technologies and materials in relation to specific design projects.
Content Summary
This module addresses the key conservation principles that designers should adhere to when dealing with buildings of historical or social significance, especially listed and protected buildings.
This module also addresses sustainability in relation to the conservation of the existing built environment, as well as regarding sustainable technologies in material specification.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Seminar | 4 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 15 |
| Fieldwork | 4 |
| External visits | 4 |
| Independent Study | 116 |
| Directed Study | 26 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Groupwork | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Produce work that demonstrates understanding of conservation principles and sustainability. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Research the principles of good practice for considerate design theory and demonstrate this understanding through a practical design project. | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Analyse the historical and current building context, as well as the building condition and compose a summary of information relative to the industry standard guidelines. | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ||