Course detail

Theory and Practice of Architectural Design

FAST-TG54Acad. year: 2010/2011

The subject will enable students to gain the basic knowledge needed for their own orientation in the world of shapes, spaces and general principles which form the foundation of the perception of architecture, independently of the historical period and style. It is a preparation for the creation of an individual approach to one’s own design activities.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. arch. Antonín Odvárka, Ph.D.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will create their own individual approach to the conception of an architectural project, using an analytical and critical reflection oftheir generally valid knowledge of architectural theory, together with their experience from architectural design.

Prerequisites

The subject is consequent to the bachelor’s study programme. A prerequisite is general cultural and historical knowledge and experience with architectural design at the level of a graduate of the bachelor’s study programme specialised in architecture.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

1. Perception of architecture
2. Order and chaos in architecture: geometry and geometrical psychology
3. Measure and balance: dimensions and proportions
4. Town layout and the structure
5. Space: elements defining space
6. Light and shadow: quantity and quality of light
7. Place: from space to place, limits between an interior and an exterior
8. Form and matter: truth and deception
9. Project: historical development; attributes of a well-managed project
10. Kenneth Frampton – Critical regionalism: Ticino: Botta; Snozzi; Galfetti; Dietmar Steiner – “Prostitutes and Saints”
11. Architecture and art: architecture and creative art; architecture and music; architecture and expert critique;
12. The art of communication: the basics of the correct verbal presentation of a project
13. Conclusion: discussion on the possibilities for application of the gained knowledge in real life situations

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Analytical and critical reflection ofgenerally valid knowledge of architectural theory, together with experience with architectural designing as a resource for the creation of one’s own approach to an architectural project.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

NORBERG-SCHULZ, C.: Genius Loci. Odeon Praha, 1994. ISBN 978-80-7363-303-5. (CS)
KRIER, L.: Architektura-volba nebo osud. Academia Praha, 2001. ISBN 80-200-0012-7. (CS)
HOLL, Steven: Paralaxa. Era vydavatelství, 2003. ISBN 80-86517-68-3. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-C-A Master's

    branch N-P-C-A , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch N-P-C-A , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch N-P-C-A , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, obligation not entered

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. arch. Antonín Odvárka, Ph.D.

Exercise

13 hours, obligation not entered

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. arch. Antonín Odvárka, Ph.D.