Course - History of Architecture and Architectural Theory - AAR4430
AAR4430 - History of Architecture and Architectural Theory
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination - final grade
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home exam - autumn | 1/2 | 3 hours | ||
| Home exam - spring | 1/2 | 3 hours |
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.
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. 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). Excursions can be arranged as part of the teaching of the course. The course leader will inform the students if the excursion is obligatory or optional at the start of the semester. Obligatory excursions will be free of cost for all students. Students who participate in optional excursions must expect to pay a small share of the expenses. For students who do not participate in optional excursions, an alternative will be offered.
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.In the case of a re-sit exam to improve the grade, the student must take both exams, including both international and Norwegian parts.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 2021
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2022
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 *
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Autumn
ORD
Home exam - autumn (1)
1/2
Release
2021-12-20Submission
2021-12-20
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home exam - spring (2)
1/2
Release
2022-06-09Submission
2022-06-09
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
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.
- 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen.
- 2) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"