Course - Architecture 1 - Introduction to Architecture - AAR4300
AAR4300 - Architecture 1 - Introduction to Architecture
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Passed/Failed
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved exercises | 100/100 |
Course content
Architectural design: 75%.
Form and colour studies(Exercises in two and three-dimensional form):15%
Architectural theory and historical aspect: 10%.
Basic exercises and skills training through site registration and architectural design:
- Task 1: Structure in landscape. Design M = 1: 10 + full scale construction. Lectures, seminars. Group work.
- Task 2: Architecture and Society. Registration, surveying and dissemination of buildings and landscapes. Reading architecture in a social perspective. Excursion. Lectures, seminars. Groupwork.
- Task 3: Individual final design assignment. Lectures, seminars, workshops. Literature studies in architecture theory.
Skills training in various forms of visual communication (projection drawing / freehand drawing / model building / layout / basic InDesign and Photoshop).
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
The candidate has
- basic knowledge of the theoretical, practical, ethical and aesthetic basis of architecture, with emphasis on the aspects of Use, Place, Space and Tectonics and their interaction.
- a basic understanding of the social role, multi-perspective nature and artistic dimension of the architecture profession.
- overview of central themes in 20th century architectural theory.
- a practical experience and rudimentary understanding of the basic aspects related to the sustainability issue in architecture.
SKILLS
The candidate
- has basic skills in architectural design as process and method.
- understands the subject's working methods, tools and forms of expression at a basic level and can apply these in architectural design.
- can apply, at a basic level, knowledge of the subject's natural, social, cultural and technological prerequisites in architectural design.
- can apply basic aesthetic, physical experiences and ethical assessments in architectural design.
- knows and can use basic drawing conventions in the production of architectural drawings such as plan, sections and facades.
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The candidate
- can communicate their own architectural work using plans and models at a basic professional level and in an academic context.
- takes independent responsibility for their own learning and professional development and can apply knowledge within the framework of the subject.
- can reflect on and position their own academic contribution in relation to ethical issues in the practice of the subject.
- can contribute constructively in collaborative projects and have an understanding of the perspectives of different areas of knowledge.
- have an understanding of multi-perspective integral thinking (the complexity aspect) and the culture-bearing role of architecture (the depth aspect
Learning methods and activities
The teaching is mainly conducted as project work with guidance at the workshop/ tegnesalen, and is based on skills training and development of understanding of the subject's character. Curiosity and open attitude working with the assignments are encouraged. Emphasis is placed both on group work, so that different perspectives and experiences become part of the basis of knowledge and independent work where individual learning processes are central. Theoretical part: lectures, seminars, literaturestudies. Excursion: An excursion is arranged during the semester with voluntary participation. Students must finance part of the excursion. For those who do not participate in the excursion, an assignment is given in Trondheim with equal learning outcomes.
Further on evaluation
The final project work forms the basis for the assessment. All other submissions will be considered approved / not approved through the submitted portfolio.
At the regular exam, students are offered the opportunity to present the final project work orally to the examiner. The oral presentation itself is not part of the assessment.
Deferred exams are normally added to the next exam period.
Sensor guidance and requirements for submitted material / assignment booklets are available for the students on Blackboard right after the exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (MAAR)
Recommended previous knowledge
1: Variety of drawing and modeling tools
2: Experience with creative methods
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to study program:
Architecture (MAAR)
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Architecture
- Andreas Grøntvedt Gjertsen
- Anne Helga Henning
- Arnstein Olav Gilberg
- August Schmidt
- Eileen Garmann Johnsen
- Gro Rødne
- Nikolas Søfting Røshol
- Nina Katrine Haarsaker
- Pasi Olav Aalto
- Thomas Haupt
- Trond Eide
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Technology
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Examination
Examination arrangement: Work
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Autumn ORD Approved exercises 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"