The course informs students about the aspects of architectural practice, function of state government, possibilities how to develop their career, professional environment, the meaning, responsibility and methodology of work etc.
The lectures provide basic knowledge needed to become an architect, to lead a private practice and other related activities (how to start a private design office, legal forms of legal subjects, accountancy management, design phases, requirements of a building permission process etc.)
The basic theoretical knowledge gained at the lectures are applied in simple assignments developed during the seminars. The knowledge gained from the lectures will familiarize students with the problems that may occur in their future architectural practice.
During the semester important personalities from the architectural environment, from centers and provinces, with longer or shorter practice, will be invited.
The course introduces selected architects practising in the Czech Republic and internationally in various specializations: architecture of buildings, urban design, interior, heritage protection, state and local government, support and promotion of architecture.