Course detail

Architecture / pro-seminar

FaVU-1PARCH-LAcad. year: 2009/2010

The seminar supports the lectures in the History of Art and Architecture I in general. Getting to know architectural works, old and new art by way of "critical dissection" and reflection forms the core structure of the seminar. The students are encouraged to study ctritically, the reflect selected topics in the Brno artistic milieu and prepare presentations about them. At the same time, the present papers on relevant topics from contemporary art world.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

PhDr. Pavel Ondračka

Department

Department of Art History and Theory (KTDU)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The studens will present a paper dealing with architecture or other relevant topics.

Prerequisites

Elementary skills and abilities to present visual data in a paper.

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

Credit. The students must present the paper and be active during the seminar discussions.

Course curriculum

1. The students do independent research about architectural works in Brno in relevant bibliography. The papers should focus on the work of architecture, or on the personality of the architect; historical context must be taken in account. The ability to present the topic in an adequate verbal and visual manner (based on the student's professional orientation) is essential.
2. Contemporary art will be presented in the seminars by way of critcal reflection and discussions on the basis of indvidual approach (students will present papers).
3. Different seminar groups will reflect different topics of interest.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Stedents are led to reflect personally both old and new architecture from the point of view of an art student. They have to learn the essetial terminology, historical contexts, and to think critically. They must be able to search a particular subject fast, efficiently, and critically in various web databases, and to present these facts in a coherent way.

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

The seminars are mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Pavel Zatloukal - Příběhy z dlouhého století, Architektura let 1750 - 1918 na Moravě a ve Slezsku
Jan Sedlák, Ve znamení moderny, Architektura 20. století v Brně, Brno 2004

Recommended reading

Ivo Krsek a kol. Umění baroka na Moravě a ve Slezsku
Josef Harna - Rudolf Fišer, Dějiny českých zemí
Jan Sedlák, Iveta Černá, Dagmat Černoušková, Jindřich Chatrný, Lenka Kudělková, Jindřich VybíralSlavné brněnské vily:

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch AEN , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AIN , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch APK , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AGD , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AGR , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AM2 , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AM3 , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AM1 , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AS1 , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AS2 , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch APE , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AVI , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AMU , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch ATD , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch APD , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

PhDr. Pavel Ondračka