Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

Students understand architecture as a combination of art, engineering and economy.
Students recognize diverse architectural styles and can classify diverse fields of architecture.

Content (course unit)

Basics of architectural theory
Mastery of basics of architecture and basic history of architecture
Basic concepts of construction art (space, volume, shape, structure, surface, rhythm, light, colour, relation, scale, function, environment, landscape)

Location and time

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Exam schedules

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Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact learning
Learning by experiencing
Self study
Peer review
Excursions

Learning materials

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Student workload

1 credit equals to 27 hours of students' work

Completion alternatives

No alternative ways

Practical training and working life cooperation

Visits to architects offices if possible

International connections

Possible international visitor lectures

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has difficulties in understanding basic ideas of the subject and therefore applying learned topics to practical work is difficult.

Activity in the course and assignments is weak or hardly satisfactory. The student knows how to work in a group.

The student knows how to give and receive feedback. He examines and evaluates things from his own point of view

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student understands he basic ideas of course topics and knows how to apply his knowledge to practical work, and can professionally explain the reasons and consequences of the choices made in the exercises.

Activity in the course and assignments is good. Work proceeds consistently during the Study Period. The student knows how to cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his interaction skills

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.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student understands well the topics taught in the Study Course as well as previously learned and knows how to apply his knowledge in a versatile and professional way to practical work. The student can explain and justify the reasons and consequences of the choices made in the exercises in an expert and professional manner.

The student has participated in the teaching actively, responsibly, flexibly and constructively. He knows how to cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively and 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