Seems like a harsh critic towards teachers, but in reality it targets the Academy in general.
In my opinion, given that our Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment - Robert Gordon University offers such a technical/construction approach to our career, why not create temporary experimental modules that combine disciplines?
[And then ask later if RIBA is happy with it]
Or everything has to be that rigid?
Regarding the Modelmaking topic:
Imagine mixing Material Science and Biology with Architecture.
Proposed module:
- 'Bio-Integrated Design' (Architecture + Science School)
Then mix Arts and Crafts with Bio-Integrated Design.
Proposed module:
- 'Modelmaking in the Digital Age' (Architecture + Gray's School of Art) Exercising on traditional techniques with traditional (and new) materials.
I really cannot possibly believe it is that hard.
RGU has incredible infrastructure and workshop spaces for this.
And I don't mean simply getting us a lecture from a Mycologist, or a Stonemason, which is nice. But actually make workshops that become appendixes of the Studio projects, and let students have a continual sensorial experience across the career.
How many students go through Architectural School without having tried traditional model-making techniques? It should be a crime!
You would hear sometimes that students might 'not want to get their hands dirty' - But in reality, I suspect Uni doesn't offer attractive model-making-immersive subjects.
And they limit themselves to laser-cutting and 3D printing - work that we don't even do ourselves!
I think this can be achieved!
The more interdisciplinary, the richer the experience and knowledge acquired.
What about traditional Scottish crafts? (those linked with architecture - like granite masonry)
Why wait for them to be lost?
Students are missing out on so much!
Marie Airth Silvia Bassanese Jamie Yorkston, MCIAT, FHEA Peter Exley Maria Sanchez Prof Lynn Kilbride
I humbly open this thread.
And I am happy to discuss further.
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