Architectural History: Introduction to World Architecture (U04366)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : ACE-1-U04366

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.

? Keywords : Architecture, history, theory

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : None

? Special Arrangements for Entry : This course is taught jointly with Edinburgh College of Art.

? Costs : Processes and materials involved in the presentation of work: printing and reprographic charges, photographic costs, drawing and modelling materials; digital storage etc.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Architecture, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) 20 minutes per week for 11 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	16:10	17:00	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	16:10	17:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	16:10	17:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate:
1. Knowledge of the history and theories of architecture before c. 1800;
2. Appreciation of the significance of architectural
precedent in the context of design;
3. Develop verbal and visual communication skills on key aspects of the module.

Assessment Information

Learning outcomes are assessed by coursework: precedent study, seminar presentation and written exam.

This course will be assessed in accordance with The Assessment Regulations of Edinburgh College of Art.

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' - Precedent Study comprising exhibition panel and model

LO 3: 'Develop verbal and visual communication skills on key aspects of the module' - tutorial/seminar presentation

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	December	1	Architectural History: Introduction to World Architecture	2 hour(s)
2ND	August	1	Architectural History: Introduction to World Architecture	2 hour(s)