The aim of the module is to provide an understanding of the evolution of England's architectural landscape and wider historic environment, and of different approaches to the history of buildings. It will provide an overview of the differences between polite and vernacular architecture, regional identities, styles, typologies, materials, and how buildings may be studied, i.e. how to read a building via the evolution of design, plan form and construction phase analyses.
Module learning outcomes
By the conclusion of the module the student should be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the disciplines of Architectural History, Buildings Archaeology and the Historic Environment, and their approaches to unravelling the history of buildings
Synthesise and apply research of the cultural, social, and intellectual histories, theories, and technologies that influence the design of buildings
Critically engage with key literature and research priorities relating to the subject
Interpret the development and evolution of a building from case studies
Explain the evolution of the historic environment more widely.
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay/coursework
N/A
100
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay/coursework
N/A
100
Module feedback
The tutor will give regular individual feedback throughout the module on work submitted.
The assessment feedback is as per the university’s guidelines with regard to timings.