Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board D
Date of Decision: 2013-04-19
Main field: Architecture.
Compulsory for: A3
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
The course aims to bring together the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous courses in architectural theory and history, preparing the students for the task of studying the inherent relationships of society, culture, technology, urban planning and architectural design - the city of Rome serving as a case study example. The course also seeks to advance the student’s ability to discuss and debate well defined aspects of architecture theory and architectural phenomena. The course includes a series of lectures given by visiting academics and professionals – with associated seminars and exercises.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
To be formally approved, the student must demonstrate that
he/she:
• Is able to explain, discuss and reflect upon how different
architectural basic principles have been used throughout the
history of architecture.
• Is able to define and identify the principal aspects of
architectural theory, within a given text or relating to a work of
architecture.
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
To be formally approved, the student must demonstrate that
he/she:
• Is able to discuss and appreciate a proper understanding of
historic sites and buildings during the study trip to Italy.
• Is able to offer a reflective and informed criticism, written
and debated; of an individually selected text or work of
architecture.
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
To be formally approved, the student must demonstrate that
he/she:
• Is able to demonstrate an ability to make an advanced and
theoretically grounded qualitative assessments of specific
architectural works – while demonstrating an understanding of any
related historical, cultural background.
• Is able to formulate meta-theoretical questions relating to
architecture and the architectural profession.
The course consists of research followed by a trip to Italy. After the field trip, the student is required to write an essay which discusses a specifically identified architectural work or a place in Rome - in relation to its associated historical and theoretical background. The course begins with lectures and seminars that provide a backdrop to the historic and architectural development, and relationship between Rome and Scandinavia. In the subsequent study trip to Italy (Rome) various architectural aspects of the study of the historic environment are discussed. Attendance is mandatory at various lectures, seminars, and a field course to Italy (Rome). There is a formal requirement to write an essay. Each student is required to pass all stages of the overall course and in addition, to maintain the formally stated overall level of attendance.
Grading scale: UG
Assessment: To be formally approved, the student must attain a passing grade in all exercises, and maintain not less than 80% attendance at tutorials and lectures.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Course coordinator: Mats Hultman, mats.hultman@arkitektur.lth.se