Architectural Theory

Study Programmes

Master's degree programme in Architecture

Course

Project Description

This seminar examines the definitions and meanings of architecture from a theoretical perspective. The main theories of architecture are presented. Disciplinary and interdisciplinary aspects and questions are also conveyed as architectural cultural events in a societal context. It defines parameters forming a building culture, provides a historical overview and identifies definitions of building cultures and their role in contributing to the formation of identities. To this end, architectural theories are presented, discussed and analysed from different perspectives. The course will encourage students to actively investigate the specificities of different cultures, positions and tools as necessary components for a conscious architectural attitude. Besides lectures and excursions, the students will be actively contributing to the shaping of the module through short presentations and essays.

Teaching Method

Lectures, oral presentations, textual analysis, written assignments, group work with various media

Learning Objectives

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

Learning Outcomes The students...

Professional Competence

comprehend the basics of conceptual thinking and the terminology required for a critical discussion of architecture.
understand and evaluate concepts and arguments central to theoretical architectural discourses.
understand sustainable architecture in a critical environment, and to translate theoretical concepts for architectural design.

Methodological Competence

structure and write a critical text.
deal with scientific and historical texts and carry out scientific analysis.

Social Competence

communicate, discuss and critique their own work through oral presentation, writing and/or visual communication.
justify, argue and defend their own point of view in the context of the group and the topic.

Personal Competence

situate their own work in a cultural and political context.
understand architecture as part of a cultural-historical process that is reinterpreted and redesigned across periods of time, and as contingent on developments within related disciplines.

Technology Competence

deal with new media.

Requirements

None

Assessment Methods

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance and continuous assessment.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (80%) and oral presentation (20%).

Module number:

6112197

Semester:

SS 26

ECTS Credits:

Courses:

24 L / 18 h

Self-study:

42 h

Language:

English

Scheduled Semester:

1-2-3