TFA1121 ASSIGNMENT 1 Course Title BA(Hons) Architecture Module Title History & Theory of Architecture 1 Module Code TFA1121 Module Credit 20 Assignment Number 1 % weight 30% Assignment: A Comparative Analysis of Architecture from different periods of history Module Tutor Jon Bush Learning outcomes (to be assessed) Knowledge and understanding On successful completion of this Assignment, you will be able to demonstrate the following: A) Knowledge of the sequence of history and understanding of how historical periods are represented architecturally, B) Understanding of the way in which a variety of factors contribute to the development of architectural and urban form, C) Understanding of the relationship between technology, materials and the form of buildings Abilities D) How to use a verbal and visual ‘architectural vocabulary’ to describe buildings of different types, styles and historical periods G) How to research broadly and academically using primary and secondary sources to formulate academic arguments and present relevant information in a purposeful manner. Summative Submission Deadline 05-05-2016 Submission location To Turnitin, on uniLearn Formative Submission Deadline 10-03-2016 Submission location To Turnitin, on uniLearn Return Date to Students 31-03-2016 Return method Via Grade Centre Internal moderator Carl Meddings Date the assessment brief was moderated by the External Examiner To be ConfirmedAssignment Synopsis In this assignment you will compare similarities and differences between the architecture from different periods of history, as detailed in the attached Appendix A. Submission Requirements: An illustrated essay equal in scope to 1,5001 words, which shall be:  Written in correct academic English2  Appropriately illustrated2  Referenced using the 6th Edition of the APA Style of Referencing.3  Submitted via Turnitin on Unilearn by 23:59 on Friday 5th May 2017. Students must keep a copy of their work whether or not any receipt is issued for the submission. Assessment breakdown: 10% of the mark for this Assignment will be allocated to the correct use of academic English, clarity of presentation and adherence to the word-count limits. Ethics: If you have ethical concerns regarding teaching and learning, it is your responsibility to bring it to the attention of the module/course leader. University and school ethical guidelines are available from http://goo.gl/RrH6ZH. The school of Art Design and Architecture has adopted an ethical framework involving a low and high risk approach to ethics. Students should ensure any activity associated with the assessment or module complies with the University and schools ethical guidelines. Please use the flowchart (http://goo.gl/6F5qf) to determine if you are required to complete the ethics approval forms (low risk approval form http://goo.gl/gQPaH3; high risk approval form http://goo.gl/iCl8h). A copy of the signed approval form should be submitted with the associated assessment. Guidance regarding participants consent can be found at http://goo.gl/Ns7Mim and http://goo.gl/6o6aBq Reading List: http://library/hud.ac.uk/my/TFA1121 (For a list of additional ‘Indicative References’ please refer to the first section of this Handbook.) General Information Academic Integrity The University regards any action by a student that may result in an unfair academic advantage as a serious offence. It is your responsibility to ensure at all times that the assignments you complete are entirely your own work and that you have used the relevant referencing technique correctly and in full (to acknowledge any contribution to your submission that has been provided by others). Except when an Assignment specifies that you shall work in a ‘group’ (as in Assignment 3, of this module) it is a breach of regulations to share your work with another student. The full set of regulations which govern academic integrity can be found under Section 4, Assessment Regulations 3 and 4 at http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/studentregs/ 1 A margin of ± 10% (150 words) will be allowed. Submissions which exceed 1,650 words may be penalized by up to 10% of the maximum mark for this assignment (see below). 2 10% of the maximum mark for this assignment will be allocated to the correct use of language, clarity of presentation and adhering to the word limit. 2 See above. 3 http://hud.libguides.com/referencingIf you are struggling with an assignment and need help with academic protocols in terms of referencing please contact your module tutor or the School’s Academic Skills Tutor. Please remember that making your work available to another student (even if you tell them not to copy it) may lead to an allegation of a breach of the academic integrity regulations being brought against you. Referencing The Referencing of all Assignments is required to comply with the APA 6th Edition style of referencing, further information concerning which can be found at: www.hud.ac.uk/library/findinginformation/apa-referencing/. Further Reading Bussagli, Marco (2005) Understanding Architecture. London, I.B. Tauris Ching, Francis D.K. (2011) A Visual Dictionary of Architecture (2nd ed). Hoboken, NJ, John Wiley & Sons Ching, Francis D.K. (2014) Architecture: Form, Space, and Order (4th ed). Hoboken, NJ, John Wiley & Sons Ching, Francis D.K. and Eckler. James (2012) An Introduction to Architecture. Hoboken, NJ, John Wiley & Sons Clarke, Roger and Pause, Michael (2012) Precedents in Architecture. Hoboken, NJ, John Wiley & Sons Fazio, M. and Moffett, M. (2013) A World History of Architecture (3rd ed). London, Laurence King. Cullen, Gordon (1961) The Concise Townscape (New Ed.). London, Routledge Laseau, Paul (2000) Graphic Thinking for Architects and Designers (3rd ed). Hoboken, NJ, John Wiley & Sons Lynch, Kevin (1960) The Image of the City. Cambridge, MA, MIT Press Rasmussen, Steen Eiler (1962) Experiencing architecture (2nd Revised Edition). Cambridge, MA, MIT Press Unwin, Simon (2014) Analysing Architecture. London, Routledge Access to Facilities If you require access to the Department’s studios outside normal working hours, you must first undertake an Induction in Health and Safety procedures (for occupying University premises outside normal working hours) and must use the School’s standard procedure for notifying the University, in advance, of such times that you expect to be working on University premises outside normal working hours, and must observe the School’s regulations for working at such times. Further information about these procedures will be provided at Induction. Health & Safety information Students are reminded that the Department’s workshops are available for model-making during normal working hours (only) but also that they must undertake further instruction before using any mechanical equipment. Academic Skills/Technical support information This module includes the first ‘written’ Assignment that you will have to submit for assessment on the Architecture course. You are reminded that the School’s Academic Skills Tutors are available to help you with any difficulties you may experience meeting the University’s academic requirements (particularly in Referencing and the use of correct academic English) and also that, if you suffer from any disability that may affect your academic performance, you are advised to consult the University’s Disability and Wellbeing Service, as soon as possible.Previous Year’s Module Evaluation Results Experience has shown that some students struggle to meet the standard of academic English required for this module. Please consult your Tutors if you find yourself in difficulty with this aspect of your studies. Penalties for late Submission Late requests for extensions are not accepted and you run the risk of scoring the minimum pass mark for that piece of work if submitted late but within 5 working days of the original deadline, or 0% if submitted later than this without an approved extension. 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The regulations include a process to allow students who are affected in this way to bring these extenuating circumstances (ECs) to the attention of the relevant people in the School (such as the Course Assessment Board) so that proper account can be taken. Please be aware that a claim for ECs will usually only be accepted where you’ve been able to demonstrate that the circumstances described have had a direct impact on you and were substantial and unexpected - in all other cases students would be expected to negotiate an extension. The regulations for ECs can be found in Section 5 at http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/studentregs Tutor Reassessment All Assignments are eligible for Tutor Reassessment. Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate the following: Knowledge and Understanding: A) Knowledge of the sequence of history and understanding of how historical periods are represented architecturally, B) Understanding of the way in which a variety of factors contribute to the development of architectural and urban form, C) Understanding of the relationship between technology, materials and the form of buildings Subject-based practical and professional skills and abilities: D) How to use a verbal and visual ‘architectural vocabulary’ to describe buildings of different types, styles and historical periods E) How to recognise and evaluate qualities of urban space and form. F) How to represent buildings and places diagrammatically in 2D and 3D, using a range of techniques and media. G) How to research broadly and academically using primary and secondary sources to formulate academic arguments and present relevant information in a purposeful manner.Assessment Strategy Formative assessment You will be required to make a ‘formative’ (preliminary) submission of each Assignment (as detailed below) which will be returned to you with ‘formative feedback’ prior to re-submission of each Assignment for ‘summative’ (final) assessment. Summative Assessment Assessment task (including assessment weightings) Assignment 1 (30% of the total mark for this module) A Comparative Analysis of Architecture from different periods of history, equivalent in scope to an essay of 1,500 words (Learning Outcomes A, B, C, D, E, F and G) Marking Criteria See following pageMarking Criteria Assignment 1 (a) Appreciation of variety of architectural form (Learning Outcomes A, B, D, E). (b) Understanding of formative factors and chief characteristics of periods/styles/architects (Learning Outcomes A, B, C, D, E). (c) Knowledge of visual characteristics of time/place/ building type (Learning Outcomes A, B, C, D, E). (d) Identification of subject, quality of analysis and representation (Learning Outcomes C, D, E, F) (e) An ability to use broad and academic research methods. (learning outcome F) (f) An ability to develop and present appropriate information and structured academic arguments with clarity and purpose. (learning outcome G) Grade: What we expect: What we expect: A** 90-100% Outstanding An inspired submission demonstrating a profound insight into the subject matter that transcends the mere requirements of the assignment; An outstanding level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter; Generally above and beyond all expectations. Extremely thorough and wide-ranging research supported by extensive and highly appropriate references, correctly attributed; The submission as a whole is exceptionally well structured and highly focused with a very clear synthesis of material. Professionally presented to an exemplary standard. A* 80-89% Exceptional An exceptionally well-conceived exploration of all major issues with evidence of exceptional understanding. An exceptional level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter; Exceptional, convincing, logical and imaginative. Very well researched and supported by an extensive range of appropriate references, correctly attributed. Information is exceptionally well structured. Beautifully presented. A 70-79% Excellent An ambitious and imaginative exploration the subject matter. An excellent level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter; Excellent in most aspects. Evidence of full academic rigour. Very well structured. Very well presented. B 60-69% Good Good coverage of major and most obvious issues. An above average level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter; Above average, comprehensive, but unexceptional. All material relevant, valid and interesting and correctly attributed. Generally well structured. Well presented. C 50-59% Average An adequate coverage of most obvious issues but with limited insight or originality. An average level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter; Generally average. Some small lapses in academic rigour. Adequate structure but minor shortcomings in awareness of purpose, scope or scale of the assignment. Adequately presented. D 40 -49% Satisfactory A perfunctory exploration of only the most obvious issues with little imagination or insight. A weak level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter; Generally weak. Only the most obvious examples cited, indicating lack of depth in research. Some lapses in academic rigour. Poor structure indicating lack of clarity of purpose. Poorly presented. R 30-39% Referred A poor or inadequate coverage of the subject-matter indicating a lack of understanding – or a misunderstanding – of the issues involved and which does not satisfy the Learning Outcomes. An inadequate level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter, Poor. Poor or inappropriate use of references. Weak or no cohesive structure. Very poor presentation (poor use of English; inadequate, poor or inappropriate illustrations.) R 20-29% Referred No apparent connection between the material presented and the assignment brief and consequent failure satisfy the Learning Outcomes. An inadequate level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter, Very poor. No apparent structure No or inadequate references Unacceptable presentation (very poor use of English; few, poor, inappropriate or no illustrations.) R 10-19% Referred An illogical presentation of irrelevant material. No evidence of any understanding of the issues or any attempt to understand them. No attempt to address the Learning Outcomes Unacceptable. No apparent structure. No or inadequate references Unacceptable presentation (inadequate use of English, no illustrations.) R 0- 09% Referred No Submission or an incomprehensible and/or a completely unacceptable standard of presentation.The University of Huddersfield Department of Architecture + 3D Design Academic Session 2016-17 BA(Hons) Architecture/ Architecture (International) TFA1121 History and Theory of Architecture 1 Foundation Level: 20 Credits APPENDIX A: Assignment 1 Using approximately 1500 words4 describe and illustrate ONE of the following: 1. The similarities and differences between the temples of ancient Egypt (1500-30 BC), ancient Greece (600-146 BC) and ancient Rome (509 BC – 476 AD) in terms of their typical situation, organization (in plan and section), construction and architectural details. Temple of Khonsu, Karnak c.1160 BC Temple of Hephaestus, Athens c.415 BC The ‘Maison Carrée’, Nimes, c.16 BC (Not to the same scale) 2. The similarities and differences between the organisation, construction and environmental performance of a typical Mesopotamian ‘courtyard’ house and a Roman ‘peristyle’ house 4 A margin of ± 10% (150 words) will be allowed. Submissions which exceed 1,650 words may be penalized by up to 10% of the maximum mark for this assignment (see below). 4 10% of the maximum mark for this assignment will be allocated to the correct use of language, clarity of presentation and adhering to the word limit. Section through a typical Mesopotamian ‘Courtyard’ House; Plan of a typical Roman ‘Peristyle’ house (Not to the same scale)Submission Requirements: An illustrated essay equal in scope to 1,5005 words, which shall be:  Written in correct academic English6  Appropriately illustrated5  Referenced using the APA 6th Referencing Style7  Submitted via Turnitin on Unilearn by 23:59 on Friday 10th March 2017 for Formative Assessment and resubmitted by 23:59 on Friday 5th May 2017.for Summative Assessment. Indicative References Dunn, C (2010) Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt: Advanced Engineering in the Temples of the Pharaohs. Rochester, VT, Bear & Company. Shafer, B (Ed) (2005) Temples of Ancient Egypt. London, I.B. Tauris Wilkinson, R (2000) The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt. London, Thames & Hudson Coulton, J. (1982) Ancient Greek Architects at Work: Problems of Structure and Design. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press. Doxiadis, C (1972) Architectural Space in Ancient Greece. Cambridge, MA, MIT Press. Lawrence, A.W. (1996) Greek Architecture. New Haven, CT, The Yale University Press Pelican History Prokkla, T (2013) The Optical Corrections of the Doric Temple. (Kindle edition, available from amazon.co.uk) Spawforth, A (2006) The Complete Greek Temples. London, Thames & Hudson. Stamper, J (2008) The Architecture of Roman Temples. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Wilson Jones, M (2003) The Principles of Roman Architecture. New Haven, CT, Yale University Press. Alexander, C., (1978) A Pattern Language. OUP, New York. Clarke, J. (1993) The Houses of Roman Italy. University of California Press. Berkley. Habraken, N., (2000) The Structure of the Ordinary: Form and Control in the Built Environment. MIT Press, Cambridge, MA. Land, P. (Ed); Edwards, B., Sibley, M., Hakim, M., (2005) Courtyard Housing, Past Present and Future. Taylor and Francis, London. (Originally published as the proceedings of a conference held at the University of Homs, Syria, jointly organised by the University of Huddersfield. Copies of the original publication are available in the Design Centre.) Pfeifer, G., (2005) Courtyard Houses: A Prospective Typology. Birkhauser GmbH, Basle Hales, S. (2009) The Roman House and Social Identity. CUP, Cambridge 5 A margin of ± 10% (150 words) will be allowed. Submissions which exceed 1,650 words may be penalized by up to 10% of the maximum mark for this assignment (see below). 6 10% of the maximum mark for this assignment will be allocated to the correct use of language, clarity of presentation and adhering to the word limit. 5 See above. 7 http://hud.libguides.com/referencing