Postgraduate Course: Studies in Contemporary Architectural Theory (ARCH11070)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Architecture - joint with Edinburgh College of Art |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The module will focus on reading and discussing contemporary theoretical texts, drawing on historical material as necessary. Guided by overarching themes of globalization and urbanism, it engages with the most recent issues and debates within architectural theory. In particular it explores topics such as space and power, representation, materiality and immateriality, territories and mapping, affect and atmosphere, infrastructure and technology, orientalism and cultural difference, edge cities and post-urbanism. The module offers an opportunity to engage with these topics, and to learn specific skills in the comprehension, analysis and interpretation of
theoretical texts.
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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 |
Processes and materials involved in the presentation of work: printing and reprographic charges, binding, photographic costs, digital storage etc. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 10:00 - 12:00, Zone: Central. NOTE Class times (will be confirmed at first class) on 11th January 2011 |
| Additional information |
Semester 2:
Lecture: Tuesdays 09.00-11.00.
Tutorials: Tuesdays 11.00 - 12.00 OR 12.00 - 13.00. |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, the student is expected to demonstrate: (1) A capacity to research a given theoretical theme, comprehend the key texts that constitute the significant positions and debates within it, and contextualize it within a wider theoretical or cultural frame. (2) An understanding of the way theoretical ideas are mobilized through different textual, visual and other media, and to explore their consequences for architecture (3) An ability to coherently and creatively communicate the research, comprehension and contextualization of a given theoretical theme in relation to architecture using textual
and visual media. |
Assessment Information
Learning outcomes are assessed by essay and presentations.
This course will be assessed in accordance with The Assessment Regulations of Edinburgh College of Art |
Special Arrangements
| This course is taught jointly with Edinburgh College of Art. Students will have access to both campuses lectures may be at either institution. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Stephen Cairns
Tel:
Email: stephen.cairns@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Moira Seftor
Tel: 0131 221 6072
Email: m.seftor@eca.ac.uk |
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