Course detail

Interpretation of Architecture I

FA-INA1Acad. year: 2017/2018

Interpretation of architecture as a broad interdisciplinary subject will be seen through different media such as texts, films and contemporary art. The aim is not only to open discussion about the role of the architect in contemporary society and a reflection of architecture in an interdisciplinary discourse, but also developing the ability of verbal, written or audiovisual formulations and concepts.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. arch. Jan Hrubý, CSc.

Department

Department of Theory (UT)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Project concept in textual, video, photographic or audio-visual form.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

v

Course curriculum

1. Introduction to problems of interpretation of architecture
2. Questioning the role of architect
3. Forms of writing about architecture
4. Textual analysis
5. Architecture / literature
6. Architecture / mass-media
7. Architecture / film
8. Reflection of architecture in contemporary art
9. Exhibiting architecture
10.-12. Consultations of project´s concepts
13. Final presentations and of project concepts

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Mastering basic notions of interpretive methods and interdisciplinary overlap of the issue, the basic literature and other sources. Practical experience with interpretive method through the development of the project concept.

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

Submission of project concept, active student participation; missed lessons will be compensated in another time after previous arrangement.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 4. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Special seminar

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. arch. Jan Hrubý, CSc.