Course syllabus

Performing Theories
Teori i handling

AFON25, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED A
Date of Decision: 2024-04-16
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective mandatory for: MARK2
Elective for: A4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The aim of the course is to deepen the students’ knowledge about architecture theory and architecture related theories and their relation to the built environment.
The aim of the course is also to increase the students ability to perform, and in action investigate, theoretical issues in their own design.
The course aims to prepare students for resarch in architecture with a special emphasis on practice based research on architectural theory basis.

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 has its focus on deeper understanding of architecture theories and aesthetics by practise, as well as by theoretical studies. The content of the course is thematically organised, i.e. for each course, a new theme is selected. The succession of themes improves the course, while the critical and reflective design process constitute the sustainable kernel of the course.

The tuition is carried out in the form of lectures, seminars, practice oriented assignments, fieldtrips, workshops and individual thesis work. The course is conducted in an innovative spirit regarding the development of tuition and examinations.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: Approved assignments, approved thesis and at least 80% attendance at seminars, lectures and group presentations.

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.

Modules
Code: 0111. Name: Performing Theories.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).

Admission

Admission requirements:

The number of participants is limited to: 36
Selection: Completed university credits within the program. Within programmes where the course is given as a mandatory or elective mandatory course students are guaranteed admission. There after priority is given to students enrolled in programmes that include the course in the curriculum.

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Mattias Kärrholm, mattias.karrholm@abm.lth.se
Course coordinator: Sandra Kopljar, sandra.kopljar@abm.lth.se