Undergraduate Course: Architectural History: Introduction to World Architecture (ARCH08003)
Course Outline
| School |
Edinburgh College of Art |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Architecture and Landscape Architecture |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This module introduces significant architectures of the world. It begins with an examination of Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architecture, the architecture of the Middle Ages, Islam, Pre-Columbian America, and the first great re-evaluation of Antiquity in the Italian Renaissance. It goes on to survey the Renaissance in Britain and northern Europe and the subsequent influence of the Italian Baroque in these areas. Later, other significant cultural traditions in the history of architecture are introduced, such as those of India, China, and Japan. The module concludes with an examination of the theoretical, cultural, and stylistic aspects of the architecture of the European Enlightenment.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| 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, photographic costs, drawing and modelling materials; digital storage etc. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
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 |
3 - 4 hrs p/week for architectural history drawing portfolio classes. Additional tutorials may be arranged. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Architectural History: Introduction to World Architecture | 2:00 | | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Architectural History: Introduction to World Architecture | 2:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate:
LO 1: 'Knowledge of the history and theories of architecture before c.1800' - written examination (1x2hour examination).
LO 2: 'Appreciation of the significance of architectural precedent in the context of design' - A portfolio of drawings in several different modes of representation.
LO 3: Written and visual communication skills on key aspects of the module' a portfolio of context sheets relating to the drawings in LO2. |
Assessment Information
Learning outcomes are assessed by coursework: precedent study, seminar presentation and written exam.
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Architecture, history, theory |
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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