Course detail

Architectural Morphology

FA-ATVAcad. year: 2013/2014

Facultative subject for third year students, which will continue the cycles of lectures on history of architecture. In form of a seminar, the students will be made acquainted with the architectural members of the individual development stages of the history of architecture. By their own creative activity the students will acquire the knowledge of the laws of architectural morphology as a whole. The students will be able to make use of the deeper knowledge of the history of architecture, as source of inspiration, in their own creative activity.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Orientation in style periods, application of the gained knowlege to drawing and three-dimensional study of selected examples.

Prerequisites

Orientation in style periods, knowledge of elementary architectural vocabulary, capability of graphic expression.

Co-requisites

Student in his own proposal addresses the construction or territory deepen the theoretical and aesthetic categories, get an overview of trends, directions and works of contemporary architecture, become acquainted with the technical principles of ventilation solutions and sound comfort in buildings, fundamentals in design. All in the context of the history and development of the field and visual presentation.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations. Lectures, e -learning LMS Moodle (https://www.vutbr.cz/elearning)

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Classified credit is conditiond by submission of a collection of works.

Course curriculum

Facultative subject for third year students, which will continue the cycles of lectures on history of architecture. In form of a seminar, the students will be made acquainted with the architectural members of the individual development stages of the history of architecture. By their own creative activity the students will acquire the knowledge of the laws of architectural morphology as a whole. The students will be able to make use of the deeper knowledge of the history of architecture, as source of inspiration, in their own creative activity.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To deepen the knowledge of architectural vocabulary as integral part of the history of architecture.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance of lectures is monitored in the course of study.

Recommended optional programme components

The course is recommended for both lectures of visiting teachers, practicing architects, both tied workshops on the subject.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

B.Syrový: Architektura (CS)

Recommended reading

aktuální periodika a literatura, otevřené přednášky

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer