Architectural History: Revivalism to Modernism (U04369)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : ACE-1-U04369

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.

? Keywords : Architecture, history, theory

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : None

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

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 major movements in nineteenth
and twentieth century architecture.
2. Skills in research and presentation.
3. Development of critical faculties in relation to works by themselves and by others.

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 major movements in nineteenth- and twentieth-century architecture' -written examination (1x2hour examination)

LO 2: 'Skills in research and presentation' - tutorial/seminar presentation

LO 3: 'Development of critical faculties in relation to works by themselves and by others' - 1x 2,000 word essay

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	April	1	Architectural History: Revivalism to Modernism	2 hour(s)
2ND	August	1	Architectural History: Revivalism to Modernism	2 hour(s)