AAMPS2-Professional Skills 2

Module Provider: School of Architecture, School of Built Environment
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites: AAMPS1 Professional Skills 1 and AAMRM1 Research Methods 1
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Placement opportunity: Micro placement
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Mrs Louise Humphreys
Email: louise.humphreys@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Drawing upon all other modules in the programme,  this module is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore diverse modes of architectural research in a practical application. Alongside developing professional skills, students will understand professional practice in relation to their chosen specialism/research topic. Engaging in a range of forms of architectural practice, including academic research and teaching, will allow students to develop a broader understanding of the context of the architect and the construction industry as well as workplace requirements. 

Aims:

The aim of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to apply and further develop integrated design and professional skills gained during the first year of the postgraduate course with a particular focus on applied research. 

1. To equip students with the skills necessary to undertake effective communication and presentation, organisation, self-management, reflection and autonomous working.  


2. To equip students with the necessary skills to demonstrate professionalism and competence. Behaving with integrity, in the ethical and professional manner appropriate to the role of architect.   


3. To broaden students knowledge of Practice management and entrepreneurship to equip them for a career in Architecture.  


4. To provide students with an understanding of the legal context within which an architect must operate, and the processes undertaken to ensure compliance with legal requirements or standards.  


5. To provide students with an understanding of project delivery from procurement to completion and handover. 

Assessable learning outcomes:

At the end of this module, students will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of professionalism and the duties and responsibilities of architects to clients, building users, constructors, co-professionals and the wider society; GC6.1


2. Have problem solving skills, professional judgment, and ability to take the initiative and make appropriate decisions in complex and unpredictable circumstances; GA2.6


3. Have ability to identify individual learning GA2.7

Additional outcomes:

1. To equip students with the skills necessary to undertake effective communication and presentation, organisation, self-management, reflection and autonomous working; GA2.7


2. To equip students with the necessary skills to demonstrate professionalism and competence, behaving with integrity, in the ethical and professional manner appropriate to the role of architect; GA2.6


3. To broaden students knowledge of practice management and entrepreneurship to equip them for a career in Architecture; GC11.3

Outline content:

This module includes a three-month period of practical training integrating research, design methods and professional skills in the work place. Students will demonstrate personal responsibility in the application of subject knowledge to live projects or problems. Students will record their experience and progress in a diary/Logbook similar to the RIBA's Professional Experience and Development Record (PEDR). 

Global context:

The skills and knowledge which the student will acquire from this module have universal application, however the legislative and policy based information will be based in the UK.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

This is a worked-based learning module which develops and tests practically, skills and knowledge acquired in the first year of the Masters course. Contact with the University will be maintained throughout the placement to assess progress. 

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Seminars	6
Work-based learning	90
Guided independent study:
Wider reading (independent)	20
Preparation for presentations	5
Preparation for seminars	5
Preparation of practical report	24
Carry-out research project	50
Total hours by term		0	0
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Report	80
Oral assessment and presentation	20

Summative assessment- Examinations:

N/A 

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Upon return to the university, students will submit a reflective critical analysis of their time in practice, supported by a Professional diary/ Logbook  as well as a presentation showcasing their experience.  

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 'Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes', which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A mark of 50 % overall 

Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment will be by coursework to be completed August/September 

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:

2) Specialist equipment or materials:

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:

4) Printing and binding:

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:

Last updated: 30 March 2023