Course - History of Architecture and Architectural Theory - AAR4430
AAR4430 - History of Architecture and Architectural Theory
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
The course is a general survey of architectural history and elements of architectural theory. European and Western architectural history, together with some non-Western architectural traditions are taught in one semester, while Norwegian and Nordic architectural history are taught in another semester. Through the study of architectural history in their second year the students acquire elementary knowledge that is necessary for their engagement with historical buildings. In addition to providing a general perspective on the history of the discipline, the course thus supports their training in architectural heritage preservation and is closely tied with design and studio courses that teach this material. This aspect of the course is increasingly gaining significance because of its implications for the sustainability of the environment and the importance of addressing the reuse of historical buildings in architectural education.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE: The candidate will acquire general knowledge of the history of architecture and some related theoretical problems. This includes the knowledge of the most important buildings and building types and works of the most prominent architects from prehistoric times to 2000 CE. SKILLS: The candidate will be able to recognise, stylistically classify and evaluate architectural works, buildings and approaches to design. GENERAL COMPETENCE: The candidate will have acquired the overview of the chronology and stylistic developments in the history of architecture. The candidate will be able to recognize the stylistic repertoire of forms and will be able to mediate architectural works both to specialists and the general public.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, excursions and private study (syllabus).
The teacher will inform students at the start of the semester if there will be an obligatory or voluntary excursion. Obligatory excursions are free of cost for all students while students who participate in voluntary excursions will be expected to pay an individual sum. Students who choose not to participate in the voluntary excursion will be offered an alternative teaching plan.
Further on evaluation
The course has two grading events (examinations) that separately cover international architectural history and Norwegian architectural history. These examinations are held at the end of the semesters in which the respective material is taught. Exceptionally, the examination pertaining to the first semester of the course may be placed at the beginning of the second semester.
Each examination is worth 50% of the final grade. Students must pass both examinations (international and Norwegian-Nordic) in order to pass the course.
The right to appeal the grade applies only when the final grade is given.
Postponed exams are usually scheduled for the next exam period.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (MAAR)
Required previous knowledge
The first year of architectural study, or similar education, is required
Course materials
Textbooks, compendia
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Architecture
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination - final grade
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination - autumn 1/2 D 2024-12-20 09:00 PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 17 SL510 Sluppenvegen 14 51 - Spring ORD Written examination - spring 1/2 D PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Written examination - autumn 1/2 D PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Written examination - spring 1/2 D PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"