Undergraduate Course: Architectural History: Revivalism to Modernism (ARCH08005)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Architecture - joint with Edinburgh College of Art |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This module surveys key topics in architectural history from the early nineteenth century to the late twentieth century. It examines the nineteenth-century stylistic revivals, and introduces the apparently contradictory theme of modernity in architecture. It discusses the nineteenth century development of new and more sophisticated typologies along with the novel materials and technologies that made this possible. The revivalist and the modern are also discussed in terms of the conflict between industrial and anti-industrial that saw the architectural technology of the Crystal Palace juxtaposed with the emergence of the Arts and Crafts Movement. The
module traces the complex ideas that lie behind the
emergence of Modernism in the early decades of the
20th century. It concludes by considering the revision
of Modernism in the 1950's and 60's and the recent
emergence of a Post-modern consciousness.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
1 hour(s) per week for 11 week(s). |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate:
LO 1: 'Knowledge of the major movements in nineteenth- and twentieth-century architecture' -written examination (1x2hour examination)
LO 2: Skills in researching, analysing and writing in relation to LO1 (1x2000 word essay)
LO 3: Verbal and visual communication skills in relation to LO1 (1x 15 minute tutorial/seminar presentation) |
Assessment Information
Learning outcomes are assessed by coursework: precedent study, seminar presentation and written exam (see above).
This course will be assessed in accordance with The Assessment Regulations of Edinburgh College of Art.
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Special Arrangements
| This course is taught jointly with Edinburgh College of Art. |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr John Lowrey
Tel: (0131 6)50 2314
Email: J.Lowrey@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Claire Davies
Tel: (0131 6)50 2309
Email: c.davies@ed.ac.uk |
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