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Renowned architect Renzo Piano talks to critic, author and curator, Lucy Bullivant about his approach to urban design.
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Design studio modules provide the core of each year of the course and link to the associated academic modules in a number of ways. We underpin each design studio module with a parallel research module where project themes and briefs are investigated. You apply culture, technology and practice modules to the studio projects or you base your projects on working in practice. There are optional modules available in year two and year three.
Year one
In the first year you look at how architecture supports social and institutional change. You consider how architecture shapes and is shaped by the experiences of those who use buildings. A core design project is used to develop ideas across a broad range of strategic issues.
Year one modules
cultural theory advanced environment strategies project research and analysis 1 design studio 4
Year two
In the second year you expand the scope of the project to include a wider social network, such as a town or city quarter. Small scale urban and building design projects, based on historical and theoretical models, test the concepts of urban, social and environmental sustainability.
The international project takes place in the second year.
Year two core modules
critical study project research and analysis 2 design studio 5
One from global perspectives on regeneration advanced environmental design consultancy project
Year three
The thesis is a student-led design project that will show a clear architectural stance in response to both the first and second year. It allows you the freedom to construct and explore a project scenario that will comprehensively demonstrate your own interests, values and emerging areas of expertise.
Year three modules
integrated practice project research and analysis 3 design studio 6
One from advanced digital media advanced environmental design advanced technical design
MSc
A masters level degree can be gained through producing a dissertation of 15,000 words. The subject matter might typically develop the outcomes of the design thesis project, relate to work in practice, or advance an area of particular interest or expertise.
Full-time and part-time typically three years, maximum six
The attendance is generally one day per week during the autumn and spring semesters, with up to five additional days per year for design workshops or study trips. A week long overseas design project takes place in the second year.
The semesters are 12 to 15 weeks each
Starts September
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
2013/14 academic year
Typically £5,355 for the course
Plus an optional field trip fee of £650
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
You develop your learning through seminar presentations written coursework group work project research examinations case studies reflection on work-based learning design portfolio.
This course provides a professional route into an architectural career through its status as a recognised Part 2 qualification by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
Renzo Piano (3:04)
Here, renowned architect Renzo Piano talks to critic, author and curator, Lucy Bullivant about his approach to urban design.
The 'In Conversation with Renzo Piano' event was organised jointly by Sheffield Hallam University and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) to celebrate the legacy of creative designer Godfrey Sykes.
Sykes developed his skills as a student at the Sheffield School of Design in the 1850s.
Visit the Department of Architecture website to view profiles of staff who teach in this subject area.
