Course factsheet
Advanced Level Foundation Architecture Pathway The Advanced Level Foundation Architecture pathway is designed for students who want a rigorously academic pathway to the leading UK universities with very strong reputations for degree courses in subjects such as Architecture, Interior Architecture or Architectural Technology. study skills modules A Core 1. Communication and Study Skills 2. Data Handling and IT
Your total learning experience
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B C
2. Art and Design At the end of this module students will: be able to communicate ideas visually be able to paint and draw in various media recognise and be able to use the expressive potential in different materials and processes be able to make connections between their own work and that of other artists and designers, past and present be able to use effectively the resources of museums and galleries be able to articulate a personal view of a subject or theory. 3. Other module combinations Any combination of modules is possible — other examples for this Pathway are shown above.
Psychology
Physics
Mathematics (Further)
Mathematics
h ave a general understanding of maths and mathematical processes be able to reason logically and to generalise have developed mathematical skills and techniques, and be able to use them in increasingly difficult or unstructured problems recognise how a situation may be represented mathematically know how to use mathematics as an effective means of communication be able to read and comprehend mathematical arguments and narrative concerning applications of mathematics be able to use calculating aids effectively and be aware of their limitations.
Art & Design
1. Mathematics At the end of this module students will be familiar with:
Government and Politics
B Typical elective modules
The Advanced Level Foundation comprises three components: core study skills modules; elective subject-focused modules; and academic enhancement activities. Together, they provide a complete learning experience that expertly prepares students for the rigours of university study in the UK.
Typical degrees Architectural Technology Architecture Interior Architecture
Most common subject choice
Potential alternative subject choice
Sample timetable (Based on September start) Monday Lesson 1 Lesson 2
Mathematics
Tuesday Communication and Study Skills
Wednesday Mathematics Communication
Thursday Communication and Study Skills
Art & Design
Art & Design
Lesson 4
Art & Design
Art & Design
Lesson 5
Data Handling
Data Handling
Data Handling
Lesson 6
and Statistics
and Statistics
and Statistics
Physics
Physics
Lesson 3
and Study Skills
Art & Design
Friday Chemistry Communication and Study Skills
Break Communication and Study Skills
Art & Design
Communication and Study Skills Mathematics
Lesson 6L Lesson 7 Lesson 8
Physics Tate Gallery visit
Break Lesson 9 Lesson 10
Physics
Maths Club
Photography
Photography
Society
Society