So to keep you guys in the loop I thought it would be a good opportunity to try and break down the different modules, which may help make it easier when I blog about this year. So we now have three main modules, here is a brief introduction to all of them:
The “Project Management” module will help you in understanding the dynamics of running architectural technology projects at a variety of project and practice scales. This is something that your potential employers will welcome. It will also help you to achieve higher salaries sooner after graduation.
Another aspect, which will make you very desirable to potential employers are your skills in developing engaging presentations, rigorous technical drawings, stunning models and substantive technical reports that justify the technical aspects of your building(s). The “Modelling, Visualisation and Simulation” module will be a great help for you to improve these skills with a greater emphasis on simulating the functions and the performance of the building (e.g. circulation, utilisation of the building, structural performance and environmental performance, energy performance, etc.) in support of your design through presentation options, such as animations, virtual reality modelling and/or augmented reality outputs.
In parallel with “Project Management” and “Modelling, Visualisation and Simulation”, you will be working on your “Final Major Project”. This will consist of two main sections: a research element (with a cutting edge technological theme) and an in-depth architectural design project. This module is designed to hone and test your research skills by way of a substantive technical report and also a seminar-like presentation. Furthermore, with your design project you will get a chance to exhibit your skills as technical architectural designers through the ideation process, development drawings, technical drawings, illustrative / 3D modelled detailing, specification documentation, materials samples and presentations.
I'll keep you guys updated :)