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CREATIVITY IN ARCHITECTURE DEISGN AND THE ROLE OF METAPHORS

Course
ARCH621 - CREATIVITY IN ARCHITECTURE DEISGN AND THE ROLE OF METAPHORS
Department
Architecture - English - PhD
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
0
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
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Prerequisite
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Keywords
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Course Description

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CREATIVITY IN ARCHITECTURE DEISGN AND THE ROLE OF METAPHORS

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Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to Creativity as a concept
Week 2 Introduction to creativity as a concept
Week 3 Meanings and categories of creativity in different realms & Creative process
Week 4 Creativity in architectural design
Week 5 Definitions and explanation of hermeneutics, and hermeneutical aspects of design process; The role of metaphors in the hermeneutical event.
Week 6 Definitions and properties of metaphor.
Week 7 Metaphorical thinking and approaches throughout the history.
Week 8 Midterm
Week 9 The role of metaphors in regard to creativity.
Week 10 Metaphors in architectural design pertinent to natural environment and entities.
Week 11 Metaphors in architectural design related cultural artifacts.
Week 12 Metaphors in architectural design involving abstract and mental concepts.
Week 13 The role of metaphors in architectural design process and in the formation of architectural identity.
Week 14 Effects of creatively designed environment upon the individual and society.
Week 15 Final

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Resources can be downloadad from the MOODLE

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 The ability to critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate the new and complex ideas SOLO 5
  2. L02 Developing new ideas and methods in architecture by making use of high level intellectual processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem-solving and decision making SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Solving the architectural problems by making use of the research methods (skill).
  2. P02 The ability to carry out a specialistic study related to architecture independently. (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
  3. P03 Developing new strategic approaches to solve the unforeseen and complex problems arising in the practical processes of architecture and coming up with solutions while taking responsibility (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
  4. P04 Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the problems of architecture (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
  5. P05 Assessing the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view and directing one’s own learning process (Learning Competence).
  6. P06 Systematically transferring the current developments of architecture and one’s own work to other groups in and out of the area; in written, oral and visual forms (Communication and Social Competency).
  7. P07 Ability to see and develop social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to take action to change these when necessary (Communication and Social Competency).
  8. P08 Proficiency in inglish- and establishing written and oral communication with english (Communication and Social Competency).
  9. P09 Using the computer software together with the information and communication technologies efficiently and according to the needs of architecture (Communication and Social Competency).
  10. P10 Paying regard to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collecting, interpreting, practicing and announcing processes of the architectural data and the ability to teach these values to others (Area Specific Competency).
  11. P11 Developing strategy, policy and application plans concerning the architectural issues area and the ability to evaluate the end results of these plans within the frame of quality processes (Area Specific Competency).
  12. P12 Using the knowledge and the skills for problem solving and/or application (which are processed within the architecture) in inter-disciplinary studies (Area Specific Competency).
  13. P13 In the programs with thesis, the ability to present one’s own work within the international environments orally, visually and in written forms (Area Specific Competency).

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 P13 Average
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L02 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -