Opinto-opas

Objective

On completion of the course, the student will be familiar with the history of both world architecture and modern architecture. The student will be able to understand the effect of various architectural and interior elements on the whole. The student will be able to find the right historical context for various architectural and interior elements.
The student will know how architecture is constructed. The student will be able to see the structures as part of architecture.
The student will be able to identify different architectural and interior styles and will be able to categorise different fields of architecture.
The student will be familiar with theories of architecture and able to understand architecture as a combination of art, engineering and economy.
The student will know the role of architecture in society.
The student will understand the ecology and sustainable development in architectural context.

Content

History of world architecture.
Basics of architectural theory.
Basics of architecture and the history of architecture and interiors.
Basics of the history of building techniques.
Connection between architecture, conservation and restoration.
Architecture and society.
Ecology and sustainable development in architecture.

Materials

Will be given with first lectures.

Teaching methods

Excercises
Guided assignments
Study visit
Summary report/essay

Exam schedules

To be announced with the first lectures.

International connections

Course includes excursion exercise (and possibly excursion either domestically or internationally).

Completion alternatives

No

Student workload

Obtaining a mark of the course requires 80% participation in classroom instruction and guidance, etc.
Student´s workload is 27 h / ects, which includes contact teaching and independent work of the student.
Studies and the working load of the rehearsals are sized as per the all-time studies.
Obtaining a mark of the course requires that all course assignments are done satisfactorily.
If the course has a preliminary exam, it must be passed before student will start the course.

Further information

Participation in guidance and exercises is compulsory.
Course includes excursion exercise (and possibly excursion either domestically or internationally).

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Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the course subjects on a satisfactory level.
The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory.
The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given a enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the course subjects on a good level.
The student has taken part in all teaching sessions and rehearsals and the activity on the course has been good.
The studies have proceeded consistently. The student is able to understand the basic topics of the course and is able to apply the theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning of the rehearsal tasks is valid and the student understands the causes and effects of one's choices in the tasks.
The student works independently but there is still some need for further guidance from the teacher. The student has given enough attention for the subject and has an overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the course subjects excellently.
The student has achieved the course objectives fully. The student has taken actively and constructively part in the teaching and the project.
The student masters the topics of the course and its prerequisites, and is able to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is professional and the student can validate the causes and effects of his/her choices.
The student works independently and takes initiative. The student masters the overall subject in both theory and practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is familiar with the course subjects on a satisfactory level.
The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory.
The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given a enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Learning assignment
Course activity

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Further information

Participation in class lessons and returning the assignments on schedule are part of the grounds of the evaluation.