Course - Architectural Understanding - Essay Writing - AAR4853
AAR4853 - Architectural Understanding - Essay Writing
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The course emphasizes the relation between our understanding and our way of manifesting this understanding, whether it is through writing or drawing. Central architectural questions will be raised, and the course gives an overview over and repetition of architectural design methods with specific focus on developing the individual approach and methodological underpinnings for the master thesis. The course ends up with the writing of an essay, which makes the basis for the pre-project of the master thesis for students in architecture.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The students will develop their understanding of the working methods of the architectural profession on the basis of literature studies, lectures and reflection on their own practice. The understanding and knowledge will be developed to the level that will enable the students to choose the most suitable methodological approaches to an architectural problem. Skills: The students will be able to formulate an approach to their task on the basis of a critical and methodological thinking and writing. Architecture students will be able to develop a process-plan for their own work, both in a specific way as underpinning for their own master thesis, and generally as underpinning for a professional practice. General competence: The student will, on a qualified basis, be able to take an independent position on ethical problems in society and in the profession.
Learning methods and activities
The course is organized in two main parts with separate written assignments. In the first part the students are working in groups, and here central architectural themes are raised through the study of architecture in Trondheim from the 13th Century to the buildings of today. The second part addresses the essay form, and here the theme and approach to the master thesis in the following semester are developed. For those of the students who are to do the master's thesis the following semester, a process plan for the master's thesis must be included in the work. The course comprises lectures on design methods and professional design processes for architects. Reading of the other students´ assignments, and studies of literature, will give a general introduction to theory and design methods, and in this way the study makes up specific underpinnings for themes and approaches relevant for the individual master theses.
Compulsory assignments
- Attendance 70%
Further on evaluation
Attendance requirement is minimum 70%. The semester assignment will be the basis for the final assessment in the course. Approved obligatory attendance is valid for up to 1 year for voluntary re-take examinations.
Postponed examinations are normally scheduled for the next exam period.
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (MAAR)
Architecture (MAAR2)
Recommended previous knowledge
Two semesters in architectural studies in addition to the basic training at bachelor level.
Required previous knowledge
Completed three years basic courses in architecture, bachelor in architecture or equivalent. Students admitted to minor in architecture also qualify.
Course materials
Information about literature and films will be given at start of semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2022
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2022-06-01
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2023
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2022-12-01
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Architectural Theory
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2022-11-02Submission
2022-11-09
12:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 100/100 INSPERA
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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"