ARCT08064 2022 Professional Studies 3: Preparing for Practice

General Details

Full Title

Professional Studies 3: Preparing for Practice

Transcript Title

Professional Studies 3: Prepar

Code

ARCT08064

Attendance

80 %

Subject Area

ARCT - Architecture

Department

YADA - Yeats Academy Art Dsgn & Arch

Level

08 - Level 8

Credit

05 - 05 Credits

Duration

Semester

Fee

€

Start Term

2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23

End Term

9999 - The End of Time

Author(s)

Bernadette Donohoe, Deirdre Greaney, Michael Roulston, Cliona Brady, Mary Byrne, Mark Stephens

Programme Membership

SG_VARCH_H08 202200 Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)

Description

This module will focus on the ethics and professionalism of the architect in contemporary society and the relevance of the work of an architect in Ireland.

This module is structured in such a way as to encourage students to be reflective and to prepare them for practice. It will explore the role and responsibilities of the architect in professional practice in relation to contemporary Irish legal, cultural, social, and economic contexts.

This module will build on the technical and professional knowledge and skills introduced in Professional Studies 2 which focused on statutory procedures; building economics and the procurement process.

This module will focus on the architectural office and practice management systems within the architectural office for effective practice.

The module will investigate the role of the architect within the design team, during construction, in the construction industry and in society more generally. This module will focus on various legislative and statutory requirements and responsibilities that relate to both the practice of architecture and the construction industry generally.

The module will also investigate the various forms of contract in the building industry and the contract variances between publicaly and privately procured work.

This module provides students with the opportunity to explore innovative and traditional case studies of practice. The ethical and philosophical concerns that govern these practice typologies are investigated, as well as the financial and managerial structures that enable them to survive and flourish.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental legal, professional and statutory responsibilities of the architect, and the organisations, regulations and procedures involved in the negotiation and approval of architectural designs, including planning, building regulations and health and safety legislation. This will include the RIAI Code of Conduct.

Demonstrate an understanding of public & private procurement, programme and cost/tendering

An understanding of basic principles of law pertaining to the built environment, including (but not limited to) the principles of Tort and Contract Law and principles of the main building contracts, and the duties therein; Discuss in class case scenarios with respect to work stages and organisational structureDirect processes of design and realisation which resolve and synthesise diverse and potentially conflicting requirements

Demonstrate a competent knowledge of Planning & Heritage Legislation that affects the construction and alteration of buildings.

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles underpinning liability, negligence and arbitration. This will include an understanding of contract resolution

Demonstrate how an architectural practice in managed (using the RIAI Good Practice Guide) including financial management and how a practice can be run efficiently and profitably.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Professional Studies is taught using a combination of lectures, presentations, theoretical discussion and practical based tutorials. Both individual and group work modes are utilised throughout.

Module Assessment Strategies

Formative assessment deliverables address the module learning outcomes. The assessment strategy focuses on the student's introduction to the subject Professional Studies 3 through:

Research methodologies
Information literacy skills
Written composition
Oral presentation

Repeat Assessments

Repeat assessment will be dependent on failed components. This will be confirmed at formal exam boards.

Indicative Syllabus

This module develops the Professional Studies content from previous years and the following is an indicative syllabus of lectures:

The importance and methods of effective brief formation and how to develop same
Building contract law, claims and procedures – this includes citing clauses
Regulatory frameworks governing planning, conservation, building control/regulations, Construction Regulations as regard Design and Construction safety
Irish planning and building control
Health and Safety
Employment and Insurance
Professional indemnity, Liability, Negligence and Arbitration including dispute resolution
Procurement of buildings (both public & private including key stakeholders), including programme, cost estimating and tendering procedures
Administration of site processes including the development of clarity of thought and attention to detail
Management and finances of practice including The RIAI Good Practice Guide and methods of running a profitable, happy practice
Alternative career paths other than architecture
RIAI Code of Conduct
RIAI Good Practice Guide

These lectures will include guest lecturers on specific topics.

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment

100 %

Coursework Assessment

	Title	Type	Form	Percent	Week	Learning Outcomes Assessed
1	Open book exam	Coursework Assessment	Open Book Exam	50 %	Week 12	3,4,5,6
2	Case study seminar	Coursework Assessment	Assignment	50 %	Week 5	1,2

Full Time Mode Workload

Type	Location	Description	Hours	Frequency	Avg Workload
Lecture	Flat Classroom	Lecture	2	Weekly	2.00
Tutorial	Flat Classroom	Preparing for Practice	1	Weekly	1.00

Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

see module handbook