Tamunokuro Krukrubo
📃 On paper
Module breakdown
In first year, you are expected to undertake two small design projects which are expected to allow you explore creativity as well as skills needed for the course. You will aslo have to write a 1,500 word essay exploring a building assigned to you.
In second year, you are also expected to undertake 3 design modules, A commercial project, a sustainable housing project and heritage project integrating a design withih the Lincoln's medieval bishops palace. You will also have to write a 2000 word essay choosing from a wide range of topics that are changed yearly.
In third year, you undergo a pavillion project and have freedom of choosing your site and design intentions. This project lasts for 13 weeks. Whilst undergoing this projects, you are expected to have started your dissertation and studio paper. In semester B starting at the endof January, you begin you the second design project which changes. you also begin professional context which introduces you to work in industry. You also undertake a technical studies module which is intended to feed into your design work.
👐🏻 General approach
There is a good balance between the creative and technical work. Students are advised to play to their strengths and showcase their designs in the way that works best for them. All studio work is reviewed frequently during the module.
💖 Student support
You are assigned personal tutors but unfortunately your personal tutors are also your studio tutors providing a conflict of interest. There are student helpers who sit in on first year lectures to help students understand what the tutors have said.
🛠️ Facilities
The printers in the mac suite are the best but the printers in the library are the cheapest. The laser cutter is a life saver.
📄 Application Process
Portfolio submissions are required and applicants are required to show their range of skills not necessarily to do with architecture.
😉 Insider Tips
Be friendly to the workshop technicians, you can get materials for free. Use the mac suite if your want a quiet space to work. Print final board in the mac suite, print review boards in the library
