Course detail

Theory of Architecture and Urbanism

FA-ETEUAcad. year: 2020/2021

The course follows the current trends in architecture and urbanism, which summarizes the theoretical conclusions. It also deals with issues of aesthetics, philosophy, psychology, assesses the contribution of art and science of architecture. Reflects the conclusions of the current history of architecture and orientation in the arts as part of the architecture.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. arch. Maxmilian Wittmann, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Theory (UT)

Offered to foreign students

The home faculty only

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Orientation in contemporary Czech architectural scene with appropriate links

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of theory and aesthetics, architecture and urbanism.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

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.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

oral examination

Course curriculum

The course follows the current trends in architecture and urbanism, which summarizes the theoretical conclusions. It also deals with issues of aesthetics, philosophy, psychology, assesses the contribution of art and science of architecture. It reflects the current findings of history of architecture and orientation in the arts as part of the architecture.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Overview and orientation in the current theory of architecture and urbanism, guidelines and criteria of aesthetics and composition.

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

Active participation of students in the preparation of stemming Desk, work on the topics discussed by the lectures. The form provides for the replacement of Studies and Examinations of BUT and Dean FA VUT.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

eLearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Master's

    branch ARCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme ARCHURB Master's

    branch ARCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing.arch. MArch Jan Kristek, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. arch. Maxmilian Wittmann, Ph.D.

eLearning

eLearning: currently opened course