Established by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2025-05-28
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In the course the student's understanding of architecture broadens by exploring concepts of form, materiality, tectonics and scale related to function and context as part of the architectural design process. Students will further develop skills and methods to integrate the sustainable use of resources. In the course students will train basic architectural design tools, such as sketching, drawing and model-making. Students will further learn to apply tools of representation to document both their design process and final outcome.
The course is divided into four modules:
Module 1: Understanding of Place, 3 credits
Module 2: Design Elements, 4,5 credits
Module 3: Tectonics of Space, 6 credits
Module 4: Documentation and Communication, 1,5 credits
Expected learning outcomes
For a passing grade, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
show a basic understanding of the functional aspects of architecture
show an understanding of architectural elements, space and scale in relation to context and users.
recognize the relation between inside and outside
show a basic understanding of the sustainable use of resources in relation to an architectural project
Competence and skills
define the conditions for a specific building program and site
apply basic knowledge of building structures and materials
design an architectural project based on a given function and context
use the tools plan, section, elevation, model and sketch to develop and present an architectural project
document, compile and present the individual work process and the results
Judgement and approach
reflect on individual and collective design processes and architectural outcomes
Required Knowledge
General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, Science Studies 2, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2. Science Studies can be replaced by Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2.
Form of instruction
The teaching consists of project work, individually and in groups. The forms of teaching include practical exercises, individual and group tutorials, discussions and critiques, as well as lectures, seminars, workshops and field studies.
Examination modes
The modules and the entire course are graded according to the grading scale Pass (G) or Fail (U). The grade for each module is a summarised assessment of the results of the different parts of the examinations. For the grade Pass (G) on the entire course, all modules must have the grade Pass (G).
Each module, 1-4, will be examined through compulsory exercises in group and individually, an oral presentation and a hand-in of the visual and material work produced during the module.
Examiners may decide to deviate from the modes of assessment in the course syllabus. Individual adaption of modes of assessment must give due consideration to the student's needs. The adaption of modes of assessment must remain within the framework of the intended learning outcomes in the course syllabus. Students who require an adapted examination must submit a request to the department holding the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on the adaption of the examination, after which the student will be notified.
The date of the retake must be notified no later than the date of the regular examination. The first retake will be offered no later than two months after the regular examination session, but no earlier than ten working days after students have been notified of the results of the regular examination. For regular examinations held in May or June, a first retake may be offered within three months of the regular examination session. In addition, at least one second retake (a catch-up) is offered within a year from the regular examination session. Students who have achieved a pass are not permitted to retake an examination.
A student who has taken a regular examination and retake in a course or a part of a course without obtaining a pass grade is entitled to request the appointment of another examiner or marking teacher. Students should address any such request to the director of studies or equivalent.
Other regulations
In the event of a course syllabus being withdrawn or undergoing major changes, students are guaranteed at least three examination opportunities (including the regular examination session) in accordance with the previous course syllabus during a maximum of two years from the expiry of the course syllabus or the discontinuation of the course.
