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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Edinburgh College of Art : Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Undergraduate Course: Architectural History: Introduction to World Architecture (ARCH08003)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course 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 course concludes with an examination of the theoretical, cultural, and stylistic aspects of the architecture of the European Enlightenment.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
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
Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 1
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 30, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10, Fieldwork Hours 3, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 152 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 30 %, Coursework 70 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Learning outcomes are assessed by
LO1: A written examination (30%)
LO2: Essay 2000 words (50%)
LO3: Tutorial Presentation with presentation notes (20%)
Feedback In-class discussion and written feedback on formal submissions (essay and presentation).
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Architectural History: Introduction to World Architecture2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)Architectural History: Introduction to World Architecture2:00
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and their related arts before c.1800.
  2. Demonstrate appreciation of the significance of a critical approach to architectural precedent in the context of design.
  3. Demonstrate development of verbal and visual communication skills in key themes of the module demonstrating a critical and reflective approach.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Additional Class Delivery Information 3 - 4 hours per week for architectural history drawing portfolio classes. Additional tutorials may be arranged.
KeywordsArchitecture,history,theory
Contacts
Course organiserProf Ian Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)51 5791
Email:
Course secretaryMr Jason Andreas
Tel: (0131 6)50 2309
Email:
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