HND Architectural Design Technology

HND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY Campus: Llandaff Course Length: Two years full-time

(also available part-time; and available part-time as an HNC)

CAREER POTENTIAL: Graduates can expect to follow rewarding careers as architectural technologists in a range of organisations that require the specialist technical design skills this course provides. Most graduates find employment with architectural practices, although opportunities exist with building contractors or any large corporate company that has its own in-house design team. Careers can also be pursued in more specialist areas such as project management or architectural conservation. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and graduates will be eligible, after a period of relevant experience, for full membership at Technician grade.

Many of our graduates will be offered the opportunity to progress to the final year of the BSc (Hons) Architectural Design & Technology degree upon successful completion of the HND.

COURSE CONTENT:

The course aims to provide you with the necessary skills to become effective and integral members of design teams and to assist architects in the detailed design and construction of a range of building types. Working in a studio environment, you will study building techniques, materials and services and will learn to apply your knowledge through project work. A range of different graphic techniques will be employed, including manual draughting, concentrating on the use of computer aided design techniques.

Year one: You are introduced to core subjects of building technology, materials and environmental science and supporting subjects such as architectural draughting and Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Year two: You will cover further building technology and be introduced to other subjects such as building contract law and economics. There is also a major project that allows you to integrate theory with practice.

ASSESSMENT:

You will be continually assessed throughout the course and undertake a number of assignments and design projects. There will also be examinations in some areas.

ACCREDITED BY: Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

UCAS CODE(S): 12KW (Route A), 12KE (Route B) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 120 UCAS Tariff Points from at least one A Level, or equivalent.

“The Architectural Design and Technology course was interesting, enjoyable and provided me with the necessary skills and knowledge to obtain work in an architectural practice. Whilst at UWIC I learned to manage my own time in order to achieve deadlines. This has enabled me to contribute effectively in a commercial working environment.”

Paul Craig White Young Green Planning & Design

FURTHER INFORMATION: casd.uwic.ac.uk/ architecture

Admissions Tutor: Anthony Whyman - twhyman@uwic.ac.uk