Category Archives: Studio Teaching @ St. Edmund’s

Session 2 – Site Analysis
In the third week we introduced the student to site analysis methods, in particular representational techniques for data and observations. Focusing first on Constraints and Opportunities plans, we showed the students some examples, we then engaged in a discussion in

Session 2 – Site Analysis
In the third week we introduced the student to site analysis methods, in particular representational techniques for data and observations. Focusing first on Constraints and Opportunities plans, we showed the students some examples, we then engaged in a discussion in

Session 1: Model Making Tutorial
The Year 13 students required extra tutorials on how to incorporate more material skills into their model making. They had currently got the majority of their 3D models finished however were missing intricate details to complete models. Yr 13 Model

Session 1: Model Making Tutorial
The Year 13 students required extra tutorials on how to incorporate more material skills into their model making. They had currently got the majority of their 3D models finished however were missing intricate details to complete models. Yr 13 Model

Introduction: Our Journey Into Architecture
For the first session we felt it would be helpful to introduce ourselves and discuss where we started from and how we started our journey into architecture. As we all started from different backgrounds it was important to show the

Introduction: Our Journey Into Architecture
For the first session we felt it would be helpful to introduce ourselves and discuss where we started from and how we started our journey into architecture. As we all started from different backgrounds it was important to show the

Theoretical Framework: The Flipped Classroom
The concept for the flipped classroom came from teachers who were frustrated with students unable to translate concepts and contents from lectures into their own independent study when completing homework. This concept takes the traditional form of classroom lesson where

Theoretical Framework: The Flipped Classroom
The concept for the flipped classroom came from teachers who were frustrated with students unable to translate concepts and contents from lectures into their own independent study when completing homework. This concept takes the traditional form of classroom lesson where

Theoretical Framework: A Constructive Conversation
Featured in the book Radical Pedagogies, “A Constructive Conversation is a set of email correspondence, between two postgraduate students, and their head of school. Within the Postgraduates state their thoughts on their experiences reviewing the undergraduate projects, stating: “Postgraduates

Theoretical Framework: A Constructive Conversation
Featured in the book Radical Pedagogies, “A Constructive Conversation is a set of email correspondence, between two postgraduate students, and their head of school. Within the Postgraduates state their thoughts on their experiences reviewing the undergraduate projects, stating: “Postgraduates

Architectural Crit.
We used the work of A.F. Grasha as the basis to apply architectural teaching (inquiry-based learning) methods to a further education context. The students found this mode of presentation and feedback useful but stated their time could have been best

Architectural Crit.
We used the work of A.F. Grasha as the basis to apply architectural teaching (inquiry-based learning) methods to a further education context. The students found this mode of presentation and feedback useful but stated their time could have been best

ST EDMUNDS // RECENT VISITS
Recently, at St Edmunds we have been conducting a variety of activities from one to one tutorials, crits and teaching workshops. The above image shows an example of a 3 hour session teaching the students basic photoshop skills which will

ST EDMUNDS // RECENT VISITS
Recently, at St Edmunds we have been conducting a variety of activities from one to one tutorials, crits and teaching workshops. The above image shows an example of a 3 hour session teaching the students basic photoshop skills which will

Sample Model Making Tips
Having made several visits to the school, we have identified the need for the students to develop their skills in various processes. We aim to produce a booklet to give to the students as a resource and reference point. We

Sample Model Making Tips
Having made several visits to the school, we have identified the need for the students to develop their skills in various processes. We aim to produce a booklet to give to the students as a resource and reference point. We
16.11.15 // ST EDMUNDS // THOUGHTS AND STUDENT CRITS
We have now been at St Edmunds twice and have been able to introduce ourselves to the year 12 students who are working on an architecture module as part of their product design course. The aim of the module is
16.11.15 // ST EDMUNDS // THOUGHTS AND STUDENT CRITS
We have now been at St Edmunds twice and have been able to introduce ourselves to the year 12 students who are working on an architecture module as part of their product design course. The aim of the module is

Term 1
Last week we finished the first term at St Edmund’s. This term we have been working closely with both year 12 and 13 on their design skills. We were very aware from the start that ‘design skills’ is a very

Term 1
Last week we finished the first term at St Edmund’s. This term we have been working closely with both year 12 and 13 on their design skills. We were very aware from the start that ‘design skills’ is a very

PREETHI MADHANA KUMAR // ST.EDMUNDS TEACHING
We have been dealing with students who are very much interested in pursuing Architecture post school.We have met in 3 occasions and each meeting had an experience of its own.Our initial experiences were completely about giving tutorials and assisting the

PREETHI MADHANA KUMAR // ST.EDMUNDS TEACHING
We have been dealing with students who are very much interested in pursuing Architecture post school.We have met in 3 occasions and each meeting had an experience of its own.Our initial experiences were completely about giving tutorials and assisting the

Preethi Madhana Kumar// St.Edmunds Teaching
“If teaching has any purpose, it is to implant true insight and responsibility. Education must lead us from irresponsible opinion to true responsible judgement. It must lead us from chance and arbitrariness to rational clarity and intellectual order ” –

Preethi Madhana Kumar// St.Edmunds Teaching
“If teaching has any purpose, it is to implant true insight and responsibility. Education must lead us from irresponsible opinion to true responsible judgement. It must lead us from chance and arbitrariness to rational clarity and intellectual order ” –
25.02.2013 – Maria Skoutari
Had a very interesting tutorial with the 1st Year students today, they were to create a 1:20 model of a structure of a building and at the end we placed loads(bricks and wooded panels) on them to see how stable
25.02.2013 – Maria Skoutari
Had a very interesting tutorial with the 1st Year students today, they were to create a 1:20 model of a structure of a building and at the end we placed loads(bricks and wooded panels) on them to see how stable
Technology Session with 1st Year Students – Maria Skoutari
Todays lesson was based on Technology. The students were given the Eames House, The West Minster Academy and the Unite d’Habitation. Each group chose part of the plan of one o these buildings and had to model it to a 1:50
Technology Session with 1st Year Students – Maria Skoutari
Todays lesson was based on Technology. The students were given the Eames House, The West Minster Academy and the Unite d’Habitation. Each group chose part of the plan of one o these buildings and had to model it to a 1:50
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