Reflective Practice Portfolio
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE4055 | Architecture and Built Environment | 4 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- ABEE4055
- School
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module is focussed on the student’s continuation of their Part 1 work experience in architectural practice. This formative period of collaboration between education and practice is an important period for acquiring professional attitudes, working in a live studio setting, and developing the ability to make decisions based on knowledge and applied skills. It also offers a unique opportunity to gain a broader understanding of key aspects of professional practice operation.
This module focuses on reflective evaluation of these years in practice, including both the professional and design experience of the student, accompanied by studies focussed on of the impact of the research on the host practice and investigation of aspects of practice operation. The reflective evaluation of practice will be framed by a series of focussed workshops exploring key themes such as procurement, practice management, team working, practice resourcing, and marketing, to prompt the students to explore, discuss, and reflect on the practice culture they have experienced.
At the end of the period in practice students will submit a reflective statement assessing key aspects of their practice experience, followed by two focus studies exploring specific elements of the business operation and the position of research and development within it.
Method and Frequency of Class:
The majority of the module is to be delivered by distance learning, preceded by intensive introductory sessions during the first weeks of the course. Focus groups will be formed during the year to compliment exploration of research (autumn semester) and themes of professionalism (spring semester).
Further Activity Details:
The module is undertaken whilst in architectural practice and is supported by web-based materials and study days.
Target Students
Students on the MArch Architecture with Collaborative Practice Research (ARB/RIBA Part 2)
Classes
The majority of the module is to be delivered by distance learning, preceded by intensive introductory sessions during the first weeks of the course. Focus groups will be formed during the year to compliment exploration of research (autumn semester) and themes of professionalism (spring semester). The module is undertaken whilst in architectural practice and is supported by web-based materials and study days.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Reflective statement of practice experience (3000 words)
- 50% Coursework 2: Submission of no focus studies exploring research in practice and professional theme (2 x 1500 words)
Educational Aims
To ensure that students gain the required professional experience in appropriate locations and of sufficient complexity to contribute to their competency as practising architects.To enable students to demonstrate compliance with the professional experience regulations and to reflect on what they have learnt during their professional experience.To encourage the discipline of recording practical experience.To ensure that student develop reflective and analytical skills that prepare them for businessLearning Outcomes
Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to:
- Critically evaluate and reflect upon professional experience and demonstrate rigour in identifying their own role and contribution within the broader framework of architectural practice.
- Recognise the inter-relationships of individuals and organisations involved in the brief formulation, procurement and delivery of architectural projects, and how these are defined and effected through a variety of contractual and organisational structures;
- Recognise the professional duties and responsibilities of architects, as defined in the codes and standards relating to their professional practice;
- Exercise initiative and personal responsibility and continue to advance their knowledge and understanding of architecture through an independent and research-led attitude to learning;
- Identify and manage individual learning needs so as to prepare for and maintain professional standards commensurate with qualification;
- Analyse, compare and reflect critically on information gathered;
recognise the inter-relationships of individuals and organisations involved in the brief formulation, procurement and delivery of architectural projects, and how these are defined and effected through a variety of contractual and organisational structures;
recognise the professional duties and responsibilities of architects, as defined in the codes and standards relating to their professional practice;
exercise initiative and personal responsibility and continue to advance their knowledge and understanding of architecture through an independent and research-led attitude to learning;
identify and manage individual learning needs so as to prepare for and maintain professional standards commensurate with qualification;
analyse, compare and reflect critically on information gathered;