Theory of Architecture 3:1, 8 Credits

Contents

To understand the many mutations of our complex urban and rural lifeworlds the course aims to introduce different methods of research; mapping the contemporary architecture and urban systems in order to explore, test and develop an emerging spatial response. The focus is on complex urban systems, mapping and observing them. To see how they arise, and to explore how, within these systems a potential common, public and private sphere can be created with the contribution of both informal and formal spatial configurations that are culturally, ecologically and socially sustainable.

The course is divided into three modules:

Module 1: Architectural Methods (2 credits)
Module 2: Mapping Urban or Rural Complexity (2 credits)
Module 3: Practice, Architecture, Technique and Representation (4 credits)

Expected learning outcomes

For a passing result, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding 

• Investigate, map and analyse multiple layers of a complex urban or rural environments 
• Investigate and analyse and the concepts and relations between the private, the public and the common through the design and composition of architectural spaces 

Competence and skills 

• Produce and gain design knowledge and insight through artistic research explorations, based on a reflective practice 

Judgement and approach 

• Develop and motivate a design stance/vision based on the analysis of a complex urban or rural context 
• Develop and motivate a personal and individual engagement in societal and ecological issues based on the analysis of a complex context

Required Knowledge

To qualify for this course the following courses (or comparable courses) are required:
Architecture Project 2:1 (15 credits)
Theory of Architecture 2:1 (6 credits)
History of Architecture 2:1 (6 credits)
Architectural Technology 2:1 (3 credits)
Architecture Project 2:2 (15 credits)
Theory of Architecture 2:2 (2 credits)
History of Architecture 2:2 (3 credits)
Architectural Technology 2:2 (4 credits)
Urban Planning 1 (6 credits)

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 where individual assessment can be ensured.

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 tutorials, seminars, field studies and a Pass grade on the oral, written and design assessments.

Examiners may decide to deviate from the modes of assessment in the course syllabus. Individual adaption of modes of assessment must give due consideration to the student's needs. The adaption of modes of assessment must remain within the framework of the intended learning outcomes in the course syllabus. Students who require an adapted examination must submit a request to the department holding the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on the adaption of the examination, after which the student will be notified. 

Students who have achieved a pass are not permitted to retake an examination. 
Students who do not pass an examination have the right to retake examinations. The date of the retake must be notified no later than the date of the regular examination. The first opportunity to retake an examination is to be offered no later than two months after the regular examination, but no earlier than 10 working days after students have been notified of the results of the regular examination. For examinations held in May and June, the first opportunity to retake the examination is to be offered within three months of the regular examination session. In addition, at least one further re-examination is offered within a year from the regular exam date.

A student who has taken a regular examination and retake in a course or a part of a course without obtaining a pass grade is entitled to request the appointment of another examiner or marking teacher, unless there are special reasons to the contrary. Students should address any such request to the director of studies or equivalent.

Other regulations

In the event of a course syllabus being withdrawn or undergoing major changes, students are guaranteed at least three examination opportunities (including the regular examination session) in accordance with the previous course syllabus during a maximum of two years from the expiry of the course syllabus or the discontinuation of the course.