Course detail

Specialized Excursion

FAST-TG53Acad. year: 2012/2013

The specialized excursion is an important part of the master’s degree in architecture. With regards to the nature of the specialization, direct experience with executed constructions, both historical and contemporary, perceived in the local context, in 3D reality and time, is irreplaceable by other means. The preparation of the programme and the itinerary of the excursion, put together by an expert, is of crucial importance. A commentary in situ, both by the accompanying lecturer and perhaps by the author of the visited construction, multiplies the effect of the experience and provides feedback on the topics covered during lectures on the university premises.
The organization of the specialized excursion is based on the active participation of the students, who take part in its preparation and after it has taken place, provide a report on the outing to the subject guarantor according to a set outline, on the basis of which they obtain a classified credit.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student gets the knowledge of the important architecture in the selected foreign site.
Student strengthens his ability of architectural critics.
Student intensifies his perception of architecure.
Student strengthens his ability to discuss on architecture.
Student practises his ability to join the professional debate on architecure in the foreign language.

Prerequisites

Standard knowledge of the history and theory of architecture gained at the bachelor’s level of studies is required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Student prepares a presentation on some visited site.

Course curriculum

The specialized excursion takes place in the first week of the exam period of the summer semester in the first year. It lasts four days and the time available is used intensively. It focuses on domestic as well as foreign current and historical architecture, with the emphasis being laid on the key works of the most important personalities.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the subject is familiarization with important domestic and foreign historical and contemporary constructions, urban complexes and examples of the cultural landscape in situ.

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

Literatura je doporučena garantem předmětu podle konkrétní skladby programu před konáním exkurze. 0.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-C-A Master's

    branch ARS , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch ARS , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch ARS , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Field training

96 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

During all days of the excursion are students confronted with the architecture in situ.