Course detail

Architectonic Composition

FAST-AG19Acad. year: 2014/2015

Survey and analysis of the architectonic form creation categories, emphasizing philosophical, psychological and aesthetical aspects. Comparison and assessment of examples from the Antiquity to the present.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. PhDr. Martin Horáček, Ph.D.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student will know key notions of the architectural composition.
Student will know how to describe an architectural work from the aesthetic point of view.
Student will know various methods of the architectural critics.
Student strengthens his perception of architecture.
Student improves his ability to discuss about architecture.

Prerequisites

The subject is based on some partial knowledge of the introductory architectonic subjects and it applies the knowledge of the history of architecture.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Informations are given through lecutres and presentations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Student prepares a presentation which proves his knowledge of architectural composition.

Course curriculum

1. Architectonic composition, basic categories
2. Structure, tectonics and stereotomy
3. Wall, pillar, column and column orders
4. Layout, organic and „inorganic“ architecture
5. Metre, module, scale and dimension
6. Symmetry and asymmetry
7. Rhythm, gradation, emphasis
8. Proportion, harmony, chaos
9. Contrast, motion
10. Light, optical illusion
11. Colour and surface, material
12. Interior and exterior
13. Architecture in the urban landscape and the open landscape - organization of masses, panorama, dominant features

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Grasp of the architectonic composition, basic composition categories, structure, tectonics and stereotomy, colour and materials, interior and exterior.

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

Kruft, H.: Dejiny teórie architektúry. Bratislava, 1993. 8070950099. (SK)
Norberg - Schulz, C.: Genius Loci. Praha, 2010. 9788073633035. (CS)

Recommended reading

Alexander Christopher: A Pattern Language. Oxford University Press, 1977. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-P-C-APS Bachelor's

    branch APS , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. PhDr. Martin Horáček, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Architectonic composition, basic categories
2. Structure, tectonics and stereotomy
3. Wall, pillar, column and column orders
4. Layout, organic and „inorganic“ architecture
5. Metre, module, scale and dimension
6. Symmetry and asymmetry
7. Rhythm, gradation, emphasis
8. Proportion, harmony, chaos
9. Contrast, motion
10. Light, optical illusion
11. Colour and surface, material
12. Interior and exterior
13. Architecture in the urban landscape and the open landscape - organization of masses, panorama, dominant features