Architectural Design
HND
In Telford
Description
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Type
HND
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Location
Telford
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Duration
2 Years
The construction and built environment industry is the UK’s largest industry, employing circa 2.35 million people and accounting for typically 8% of UK GDP. This HND course is designed to provide you with sound technical understanding of a range of Architectural Design principles. You will gain knowledge of and apply design theories, develop practical skills and understand current legislation, which will allow to solve real world problems.
Studying this course will equip you with a technical understanding of the fundamentals of construction technology, environmental and sustainable issues, modern methods of construction and construction project management. In addition you will develop practical skills in implementing emerging design techniques such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) to support your projects.
This highly vocational qualification will provide you with the knowledge required to take up a position in the construction industry and will also provide a progression route onto professionally accredited courses within the Department including the BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology and BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture and Property Development.
Watch our video below featuring staff and students from the Architecture Department here at the University of Wolverhampton.
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About this course
On successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of Design Procedures, Technology, Procurement and Contracts and Professional Practice.
Apply design concepts and understand the ways that needs analysis, marketing, aesthetics, development and preparation of a design brief/specification lead to an appropriate solution and drawing preparation.
Critically evaluate novel problems, interpret and synthesise technological data and apply this knowledge in the development of creative, innovative and inclusive architectural solutions.
Develop design schemes using appropriate methods and materials and effectively communicate design and technology information through a range of techniques including the use of ICT.
Demonstrate an awareness of management of the design environment including project management, time / cost factors and ethical and legal responsibilities.
Demonstrate a range of key skills required in practice namely communication, numeracy, IT, working with others, improving own learning and performance, and problem solving.
2019 Entry
GCSE English and Maths at grade C+/4. No equivalences are accepted.
PLUS EITHER
A minimum grade of C or EE from A-Levels or equivalent.
Access to Higher Education Diploma requires candidates to accumulate 60 credits, at least 45 of which are at Level 3.
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma PPP, BTEC QCF Diploma PP
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here
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Subjects
- Construction Training
- Architectural
- Industry
- Technology
- Property
- Project
- Built Environment
- Construction
- Design
Course programme
In Year 1, you will be studying the following modules:
Furniture Detailing and Realisation
Applied Design Studio
Architectural Detailing (Technology)
Design Studio (Art, Drawing, Process and Models)
Professional and Environmental Studies
Digital Design
In Year 2, you will be studying the following modules:
Group Construction Project
Advanced Construction, Structure and Service
Conversation, Preservation and Conversion
Production Information & Specification
Property Re-use
Built Environment Legislation
Architectural Design