Finnish Architecture (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to recognize different architectural styles of Finnish architecture. Student is able to discuss and analyze the tradition of architecture.
Student is able to recognize the most important highlights of Finnish contemporary architecture and they know the most important Finnish architects.
Student understands the tradition and current principles of wooden structures. Student realizes how wooden structures affect the architecture both in small houses and public buildings.
Student has basic knowledge of Finnish legislation of building.

Content (course unit)

Finnish regulations of land-use and building.
Overview of Finnish Architecture from 14th century to today.
Finnish medieval architecture. Gustavian III style and Empire. (Gothic and Classic revival). National Romanticism.
Functionalism, Modernism, Post-modernism
Finnish pioneer architects
Traditional and modern Finnish building types, especially wooden buildings.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student participated in lectures but the achieved competence is narrow.
Student shows throughout the course (assignments, classroom discussions) that is familiar with the basic concepts and phenomena related to the Finnish architecture.

The assignment has been done, reported and presented within the deadline but background information is minor. The reporting of the assignment structured according to the instructions but literature references are missing, presentation incomplete, discussion and conclusions are inadequate showing only narrow competence achieved.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student participated in the lectures. The achieved competence is structured and student can apply the theoretical knowledge in known situations.

Student knows and understands the basic concepts and phenomena related to Finnish architecture. Student is motivated towards the subjects discussed.

The assignment has been done, reported and presented properly and within the deadline, background information collected according to the instructions and with references to the reliable sources, presentation of the results mostly correct eventually with small mistakes, discussion and conclusions are adequate showing deep understanding of the concepts and ability to apply them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student participated in the lectures. The achieved competence is wide and student can apply the theoretical knowledge in new situations.

Student has fluent knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and phenomena related to Finnish architecture. Student is motivated towards the subjects discussed, shows creativity and has a positive attitude towards developing itself.

The assignment has been done, reported and presented very well and within the deadline, background information collected and reported according to the instructions and with references to the reliable sources, presentation is correct, discussion and conclusions are adequate and based on comparison to literature, conclusions are clear and clearly expressed. The work shows deep understanding of the concepts and that the student has sufficient skills to apply correctly the theoretical knowledge.

Location and time

Will be notified in the course moodle

Exam schedules

No

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation based on tasks and lecture attendance.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Remote teaching

Learning materials

https://finnisharchitecture.fi/

Student workload

27 h / credit

Content scheduling

Will be notified in the course moodle

Completion alternatives

No

Practical training and working life cooperation

No

International connections

Course is planned primarily for exchange students.

Further information

Course uses moodle. Lectures remotely via zoom.