Year 1 Diploma (Stage 4)
The first year of the Diploma allows students to develop a rigorous design methodology. We ask our students to gather, organise, analyse, synthesise and deploy information through an iterative process to address the complexity of the City of Glasgow. The course comprises of Studio, Architectural Technology, Professional Studies and A Research Project. The Studio element of the course focuses on Glasgow and is delivered with the support of a combination of academic staff and practicing architects within Scotland. Through lectures, discussions, group tutorials and individual tutorials students are supported to develop their response to an architectural theme and question posed. Architectural Technology is delivered through a variety of lectures, seminars, specialist workshops and tutorials which are integrated into the Studio project. Professional Studies is delivered through a variety of lectures, seminars and group workshops. The Research Project provides students with the opportunity to develop their own line of enquiry. This self-directed project can be evidenced in a variety of different mediums to support a more diverse and inclusive way of undertaking and presenting research.
Year 2 Diploma (Stage 5)
Within the second year of the Diploma, students are asked to test a European City to examine the architectural and ethical forces driving contemporary change in the built environment. Through a Thesis investigation students identify their role as professional architectural thinkers and makers. We aim to give our students the confidence and ambition to enable positive change for the safe future of the people and the ecology of our planet. The course comprises of Final Design Thesis, Architectural Technology, Professional Studies and the Post Graduate Elective. The Final Design Thesis is the Studio element of the course and focuses on a European City. The Thesis is delivered with the support of a combination of both academic staff and practicing architects. Through a variety of lectures, discussions, group tutorials, peer tutorials, individual tutorials and reviews, students are supported to develop their own personal response to an architectural theme. Students are encouraged to explore and communicate their architectural response which draws on the research and investigation into their chosen theme. Architectural Technology is delivered through a series of specialist workshops and tutorials which is wholly integrated into the Studio project. Professional Studies is delivered through a variety of lectures, seminars and group workshops.
