Course detail

Architectonic Composition

FAST-AG019Acad. year: 2024/2025

Survey and analysis of the architectural vocabulary and grammar, emphasizing 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

Mgr. Markéta Žáčková, Ph.D.

Department

Ústav architektury (ARC)

Entry knowledge

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

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

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

Aims

Grasp of the architectonic composition, basic composition categories, structure, tectonics and stereotomy, colour and materials, interior and exterior.
Student will manage the goal of the subject, i.e. grasp of the architectonic composition, basic composition categories, structure, tectonics and stereotomy, colour and materials, interior and exterior.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Markéta Žáčková, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Architectonic composition, basic categories 2. Perception of shapes, optical illusions 3. Focus, point, line, geometrical forms 4. Tectonics and stereotomy 5. Space 6. Symmetry and asymmetry 7. Contrast and nuance 8. Metrum and rhythm 9. Modul 10. Proportion 11. Scale 12. Discussion about selected examples 1 13. Discussion about selected examples 2