Course syllabus

Avancerad arkitektonisk gestaltning I, teori
Advanced Architectural Design I, Theory

AAHN25, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2020/21
Decided by: PLED A
Date of Decision: 2020-03-26

General Information

Main field: Architecture with specialization in Advanced Architectural Design.
Compulsory for: MARK1-aad, MARK2-spe
Elective for: A4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

This course will stimulate students' ability to, in the data subject is inside the architecture's core area, and by the new future-related aspects based on adequate theories, challenge existing paradigms and beliefs about architecture. This course will support the student's ability to reflect and discuss an experimental exploration of architecture's potential as an aid to the course "Advanced Architectural Design I".

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course presents theoretical tools to develop a future-related architecture. Through studies of relevant theories and critical review of examples illustrated and extended the problems tackled in the project section. Teaching such as lectures, seminars, study tours and literature studies. Teaching is preferably in a group but individual exercises may occur.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U,G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: Accepted assignments and 80% attendance at field trips and lectures. Mandatory attendance at seminars. At the grade the student has the right to re-examination after completion. Examiner informs the student what is required to achieve a pass.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Admission

Admission requirements:

The number of participants is limited to: No
Selection: Interview and portfolio assessment for those who take the course as an elective.
The course might be cancelled: If the number of applicants is less than 12.

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Jesper Magnusson, Jesper.Magnusson@arkitektur.lth.se
Further information: The course is obligatory linked with "Advanced Architectural Design I".