AA3IPP-Industry and Practice ô€€– Career Development

Module Provider: School of Architecture, School of Built Environment
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: AA3IPA Industry and Practice ô€€– the Business and Practice of Architecture
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Mrs Louise Humphreys
Email: louise.humphreys@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module compliments notions of practice in schools of architecture gained from core first and second year modules, augmenting notions of practice, alternative practice and of potential future directions in practice.

Aims:

The module aims to explore the territory between academic study and the world of work, testing the definition of design work within a school of architecture. It will also consider the qualities of reflective practice and ways that this can develop research expertise and definition within practice. ÌýMore clearly defining understanding of the positive complimentary qualities of the two environments will enhance student understanding of the role of their work and the transferability of research questions between practice and school, school and practice.

Assessable learning outcomes:

At the end of this module, students will be able to demonstrate in their assignment that they have developed:

1. Their understanding of a work environment relevant to the discipline of architecture; GC 6.1; GC 6.2; GC 6.3; GC 7.3


2. An ability to evaluate work placement roles;


3. An understanding of relationships between graduates and employing organisations;


4. Self-confidence and inter-personal skills;


5. An a wareness of the relationship between academic study and practice;


6. Their ability to prepare a structured portfolio submission.

Additional outcomes:

Students will also be expected to have developed:

1. Enhanced understanding of the nature of expertise.


2. A clearer sense of where their interests might best be realised.

Outline content:

The taught component of this module is structured into several topic areas, as follows;

1. Design Skills in the Professional Context


2. Understanding Opportunities in relation to Different Strengths


3. Emerging Skills, the role of Experience


4. Motivating Forces in the Studio (School) and Studio (Workplace)


5. Reflective Writing: Defining Personal Aspirations in these Contexts


6. Describing Aspirati ons: Interview Techniques

The module is structuredÌýto support students to develop their awareness of differing routes into the Architectural profession and be encouraged to think critically and reflectively about the experience they have gained.

Students will develop an awareness of their own skills and strengths and how their aspirations, prioritisations and presentation of these could relate to their future identities in the workplace.& nbsp;

Global context:

While the module is focused on UK practice, the themes around employability and career development have wider relevance and applicability to most countries where architecture is an established profession/discipline.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module will be delivered via lectures and seminars/tutorials. Students will be supported by a visit during the placement.