the programme offers students a range of approaches to design through studio-based tutorial groups; each course explores diverse aspects of architecture ranging from rapid technological change, emerging social conditions and contemporary cultural contexts, to more abstract aesthetic and theoretical concerns; the tutorial groups are supported by studies in the history of architecture, sustainability, practice cultural context and technology, all of which are integrated with an understanding of the development of a design project; the design projects develop ability and skills in creating and communicating architectural ideas; students explore the visual and tactile world, learning visual and drawing skills and the use of a range of computer software; the context for design work is set at the start of each term; public critiques of student work are made at the middle and end of each term; visits to art galleries, museums and important buildings, symposia in specialist subjects and lectures by eminent speakers are vital to the programme; students are given the opportunity to attend field courses abroad, usually during the 2nd and final years. Years 1 and 2: Modules typically include: architectural design: investigation and proposition; design and communication 1and 2; history of architecture and the landscape; cultural context; sustainable construction 1 and 2; architectural design: tectonics and realisation, exploration and proposition; buildings and urban design; green engineering; theories of site, city and contemporary theories of architecture; future cities, future practices. Year 3: modules typically include: dissertation; integrated design technology; architectural design: exploration and proposition, and resolution.
