Course syllabus

Computational Design Theory
Digital gestaltningsteori

ASEN20, 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

Main field: Digital Architecture and Emergent Futures Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Mandatory for: MAEF2
Elective for: A4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

This course aims to develop the students’ ability for academic and creative writing and to further their understanding of research-by-design methodologies. It will provide the students with extensive depth and breadth of theoretical knowledge of an individually chosen study field in the main area and is the base for further exploring this area in future design driven courses.

 

 

 

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 investigates the ways in which digital tools – for both design and fabrication – are being implemented in the field of architecture, how they are influencing the built environment, and how they can change the design process. The students independently study concepts, tools and theories, and relate these to their own interests in architectural design as of trends in the outside world. The student presents the course as a written report. The teaching is in the form of lectures, seminars, individual tutoring and literature studies. The teaching is conducted both individual and in group tutorials.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: Accepted assignments, including written works, and 80% attendance at seminars and lectures. If a failing grade is assigned to the students, 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.

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: 0123. Name: Computational Design Theory.
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: David Andréen, david.andreen@abm.lth.se