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AAR4909 - Making is Thinking

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 100/100

Course content

Architectural theory and its implementation in architecture or in ideas about architecture and speculative projects. In particular the course discusses the overlap of artistic and architectural rationalities through the examination of examples from architecture and art

When choosing the specialization area Making is thinking within AAR4680 Circular Studio - Buildings, AAR4909 -Making is thinking is a mandatory knowledge topic.

Learning outcome

Knowledge of: how architectural theory has influenced practice, contextualisation of critical thinking in an expanded field of architectural thinking Skills: To reflect critically on theory of architecture, how and where and to what extent these theorys have been implemented, to be able to argue coherently and critically for and about advanced architectural concepts. The ability to gather, analyse, contextualise, and compare arguments.

General competence

The candidate:- takes independent responsibility for her own learning and professional development and is able to apply her knowledge in new fields.- is able to reflect critically and ethically on her own architectural work, create new frameworks for understanding- relates her professional competence and commitment to important societal issues.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, reading lists, essays, written reflection on projects

Further on evaluation

Postponed examinations are usually scheduled for the next regular exam period.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (MAAR)
Architecture (MAAR2)

Required previous knowledge

Completed at least 3 years basic courses in architecture, Bachelor in Architecture or equivalent.The course is mandatory for students in course AAR4611 Making is Thinking, but is open to other students as well.

Course materials

Examples from art and architecture, articles and book lists

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
AAR4692 7.5 AUTUMN 2022
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Architecture- and Design History
  • Architectural Theory
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Technology

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Assignment 100/100

Release
2024-10-25

Submission
2024-11-01


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12:00

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Spring UTS Assignment 100/100 INSPERA
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  • * 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.
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