This syllabus is valid: 2017-08-28
and until further notice
Course code: 5AR303
Credit points: 8
Education level: First cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Architecture: First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Two-grade scale
Responsible department: Umeå School of Architecture
Established by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2017-08-04
Contents
The course aims at introducing methods of research and mapping in contemporary architecture and urbanism to investigate emerging spatial responses.
It focuses on complex urban systems, to observe their emergence and explore how these new systems affect established concepts of the private, the public and the common as well as to develop the concepts of formal and informal systems, through architecture, in society.
This knowledge will be produced through reflective practice, i.e. by means of reflection-on-action.
Expected learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
investigate the complexity of urban environments, as well as the concepts of the private, the public and the common in these contexts, through the design of space
produce and gain design knowledge and insight through artistic research explorations, based on a reflective practice
map complex realities and develop a design stance/vision, starting from one’s individual engagement in society and personal motivation
Required Knowledge
To qualify for this course the following courses (or comparable courses) are required: 5AR204: Architecture Project 2:2 (15 credits) 5AR205: Architectural Technology 2:2 (4 credits) 5AR206: History of Architecture 2:2 (3 credits) 5AR207: Urban Planning 1 (6 credits) 5AR208: Theory of Architecture 2:2 (2 hp)
Form of instruction
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars as well as individual and group project assignments.
Examination modes
Examinations occurs through seminars and mandatory assignments. Examination is oral, written and visual, both individually and in groups.
The grades Pass (G) and Fail (U) are used. To pass the course, all examinations and mandatory modules need to be completed and assigned a pass grade. To pass requires attendance at seminars and a Pass grade on the oral, written and design assessments.
Further examinations will be arranged for students who did not pass the regular examination. A student who has failed two consecutive examinations has the right to get another examiner, unless specific reasons arise (HF Ch. 6 § 22). Requests for another examiner are submitted to the head of department at Umeå School of Architecture.
Academic Credit Transfer Students have the right to request that previous studies, or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired in a professional, work-related capacity, be validated and transferred into credits on an equivalent course or programme at Umeå University. Applications for credit transfer should be addressed to Student Services/Degree Evaluation Office. More information can be found at the Umeå University student web site (www.student.umu.se/english) and in Chapter 6 of the Higher Education Ordinance. Appeals may be made to the Higher Education Appeals Board (ÖNH) against a decision by the university not to approve an application for credit transfer (Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 12), even in cases where only a part of the application has been rejected.
Other regulations
Reexaminations based on the same curriculum are guaranteed within two years after the first course registration.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
Please contact the faculty.
