HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE

Course Description

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HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Identify and describe the art works and artistic styles of Art History and its terminology
2. 02 explain artistic developments and changes of styles through ages
3. 03 recognize social political context and terminology of different ages and their effects of artistic developments
4. 04 define the art history from cave art until the end of the middle ages
5. 05 name and art movements and art works

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Bussagli, M., Understanding Architecture. I.B. Tauris: London/New York, 2005 (textbook-excerpts available in the copy centre)
2. 02 Frampton, K., Modern Architecture. A critical history. Thames&Hudson: London/New York, 4th ed. 2007
3. 03 Kruft, H.-W., A history of Architectural Theory from Vitruvius to the Present. Princeton Architectural Press: New York, 1994
4. 04 Kostof, S., A history of Architecture. Settings and Rituals. Oxford/New York, 2nd ed. 2005

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Sound knowledge of the development and of the chronology of the architectural periods and of the respective styles/design solutions. (2+4)/2 SOLO 3
2. L02 Sound understanding of the characteristics/iconography that constitute the individual architectural styles, regarding the exteriors, interiors and plans. (2) SOLO 2
3. L03 They will define and classify the fundamental knowledge on the urban development and the buildings. (2+3)/2 SOLO 2.5
4. L04 They will compare and interpret the architectural approaches between different periods. (4+5)/2 SOLO 4.5
5. L05 Basic knowledge of the monuments/buildings of the individual periods or of the respective architects/designers. (3) SOLO 3
6. L06 Basic knowledge of the socio-political background of the individiual periods
7. L07 Basic understanding of the interrelation of socio-political conditions and architecture and art. (5) SOLO 5
8. L08 Basic knowledge of the development of construction techniques and materials. (2) SOLO 2
9. L09 Basic research techniques for writing a term project (essay), applied individually or in a team. (4+5+4)/3 SOLO 4.33
10. L10 Ability of research, of critical thinking and of answering to questions raised by the lecturer

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).

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