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UCC MicroCreds courses

Design Research: Technology Transformations (AT6012)

Course Fact File
CodeAT6012
Duration12 weeks
Teaching ModePart-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
NFQ LevelLevel 9
Fees€500 - HCI Subsidy Initiative See Fees and Costs for full details.
Closing Date30/08/2024
Venue

Blended delivery.

Credits5
Start Date19/09/2024

Outline

Module Goal

  • To select and analyse appropriate examples of technical and technological innovations in the built environment which might inform the development of an architectural idea.

Module Content

  • Technologies which influence structural stability, environmental control and constructional techniques and materials;
  • The influence of each on the perceived architectural environment, and;
  • The impact of technological choices on the economics and environmental impact of a design proposal.

Additional Teaching Mode Information

  • 12 x 3 hr(s) lectures

89 (hrs) online asynchronous (any time learning) activities

 

Practicalities

Continuous Assessment - 100 marks

  • Students participate in seminars and produce seminar paper and technical dossier (100 marks)

Why Choose

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

  1. Identify and analyse appropriate technical and technological frameworks within the area of contemporary architecture.

  2. Demonstrate a critical appreciation of the role of technical and technological frameworks in supporting the implementation of contemporary architectural ideas.

  3. Develop the intellectual content of a project through the use of appropriate technical and technological investigations.

  4. Research and interpret constructional, climatic and structural systems, and be able to demonstrate an innovative or experimental use of these through an architectural project.

Requirements

To join this postgraduate micro-credential, you will ideally have as a minimum:

  • An Architecture/Engineering Bachelor’s Degree or related equivalent qualification with a proficiency in the English language.
  • An interest in becoming climate literate, uncovering new architecture solutions, and helping achieve net zero buildings with Universal Access.

Fees and Costs

The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.

The fee for this micro-credential is €500 but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €100.

Check your eligibility on the HEA Website

How To Apply

Please select the following options during your online application (once you have created your profile)

 

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