Main Field of Study and progress level:
Architecture: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Two-grade scale
Responsible department: Umeå School of Architecture
Established by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2017-06-22
Contents
The course will provide the students with an orientation of the contemporary debate on architecture and urban planning, developing an awareness of the historical, theoretical political and professional concerns and agendas that drive it. Departing from the broad overview the students will identify, explore and research a specific issue related to their work in the synthesis project.
Expected learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
clearly explain the cultural, social histories, theories, technologies, practices and creative applications of arts that influence architecture and urban design.
critically describe of how history and theory, practices and technologies of the fine arts influence the spatial, social, and technological aspects of architecture and urban design.
critically describe the history and theories of architecture and urban design and their influence on the planning, design and development of past and contemporary cities and built environments.
in writing argue and describe a specific issue or aspect of architectural urban design by analysing relevant theories, histories, processes and methods and their influence on the built environment.
Required Knowledge
Bachelor
Form of instruction
The course consists of lectures, seminars, tutorials, individual/group project work and workshops.
Examination modes
The course will be graded through presentations in seminars and an individual written assignment. The grading scheme is pass/fail. To successfully complete the course all compulsory oral, written and practical assignments must be completed and passed. Students, who have not passed the course at the ordinary examination, will be given another examination date. The student has the right to another examiner if he/she has not passed the course or parts of the course after two examinations, if nothing speaks against it (HF 6 chapter. 22§). The request for a new examiner should be made to the director of programme.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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