Architecture 1 - Common history of architecture (5 cr)

Objective

In the course, the student familiarizes himself with the general history of architecture at a general level. After completing the course, the student understands the different elements of architecture and their impact on the whole.
The student knows how to relate architecture to the historically correct context and identify different periods and styles of architecture.
The student understands what architecture is made of and is able to see building structures and building materials as part of the architecture as a whole.
The student understands the importance of architecture as a social phenomenon.
The student understands the position of architecture as a combination of art, technology and economy.
The student understands the meaning of the research methods used in the course and their possibilities of use from the perspective of continuous learning.
The student knows how to act as an active and self-directed group member.

Content

General history of architecture: periods and styles.
Related concepts.
Architecture and society.
Historical development stages of construction technology.
Study trip and its organization.
Small group work.
Basics of scientific writing.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student masters the content of the course and satisfactorily achieves the Competence Objectives of the course.
The student understands the basics of the subject only a little. There are significant shortcomings in the application of the basics of the subject to tasks. As a rule, the solutions are incoherent and the justifications fumbled. The whole gives the impression that the student has internalized the contents of the course only to a small extent.
The student has made little use of guidance. The presentation material prepared by the student is of satisfactory quality. There are significant deficiencies in the management of the planning process.
The student takes responsibility for his own learning only to a small extent. He looks at and evaluates things only from his own point of view. The student's attitude is passive.
The student has a lot of absences.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student manages the content of the study course and achieves the Competence Objectives of the study course well.
The student understands the basics of the subject of the course and knows how to apply what he has learned to practical work. He can consistently justify the reasons and consequences of the choices made in the exercises. The presentation material prepared by the student is in accordance with the instructions.
The student has utilized the guidance and developed his work based on the feedback he received. Work progresses consistently during the Study Course and activity in lectures and assignments is good. The student controls the design process.
The student takes responsibility and commits not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group. The student knows how to give and receive feedback actively and constructively. He examines and evaluates things from both his own and the local community's point of view.
The student has very few absences.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the content of the course and achieves the Competence Objectives commendably.
The student has a commendable understanding of the subjects taught in the Study Course and knows how to apply what he has learned in a versatile and insightful way to practical work. The student can competently describe and justify the reasons and consequences of the choices made in the exercises. The presentation material prepared by the student is in accordance with the guidelines and of a high standard.
The student has participated actively and constructively in the teaching. He has actively utilized guidance and developed his work based on the feedback he received.
The student knows how to cooperate in a responsible, flexible, committed and constructive way. He develops both his own and the group's interaction.
The student systematically uses the feedback as a tool for his own and his community's professional growth. He examines and evaluates himself as well as the community or work group in which he works in his professional field.
The student has no absences.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student masters the content of the course and satisfactorily achieves the Competence Objectives of the course.
The student understands the basics of the subject only a little. There are significant shortcomings in the application of the basics of the subject to tasks. As a rule, the solutions are incoherent and the justifications fumbled. The whole gives the impression that the student has internalized the contents of the course only to a small extent.
The student has made little use of guidance. The presentation material prepared by the student is of satisfactory quality. There are significant deficiencies in the management of the planning process.
The student takes responsibility for his own learning only to a small extent. He looks at and evaluates things only from his own point of view. The student's attitude is passive.
The student has a lot of absences.

Qualifications

No prior knowledge requirements.

Further information

The starting point is participation and thus learning.
The student has a role as an investigative learner.
Participation in face-to-face teaching and the return of the exercises according to the schedule are the evaluation criteria.

Objective

In the course, the student familiarizes himself with the general history of architecture at a general level. After completing the course, the student understands the different elements of architecture and their impact on the whole.
The student knows how to relate architecture to the historically correct context and identify different periods and styles of architecture.
The student understands what architecture is made of and is able to see building structures and building materials as part of the architecture as a whole.
The student understands the importance of architecture as a social phenomenon.
The student understands the position of architecture as a combination of art, technology and economy.
The student understands the meaning of the research methods used in the course and their possibilities of use from the perspective of continuous learning.
The student knows how to act as an active and self-directed group member.

Content

General history of architecture: periods and styles.
Related concepts.
Architecture and society.
Historical development stages of construction technology.
Study trip and its organization.
Small group work.
Basics of scientific writing.

Further information

The starting point is participation and thus learning.
The student has a role as an investigative learner.
Participation in face-to-face teaching and the return of the exercises according to the schedule are the evaluation criteria.

Qualifications

No prior knowledge requirements.