COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: HISTORY OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE I
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
ARCH 124 A 2 3 0 0 3 4
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Edmond Manahasa , Tuesday 14:00-15:00
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time: A-127, 09:30 – 12:30 Friday
Course Description: History of architecture from prehistory to the end of Roman period. (Prehistory, Egypt, Mesopotamian, Hittites, Minos, Mykenian, Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman).
Course Objectives: Making the student able to understand the developments of History of Architecture beginning from Prehistory until to Roman period
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 PREHISTORY -Introduction
2 Early Begginings, Neolythic Age; Jericho, Çatalhöyük, Khirokitia
3 Ancient Egypt: Society, settings and rituals
4 Egyptian Architecture: Building for afterlife
5 Mesopotamia: First Cities
6 Aegean Architecture :The Minoans: Daily life and religion and Mycenaean architecture: Monumental tradition
7 Mid-term Examination
8 FIELD TRIP
9 CLASSICAL ANTIQUITY: Early Greeks: Emergence of the Temple+ Classical Greek Art: The Parthenon
10 The Helenistic Era: Didactic and scenographic attitudes
11 Roman Engineering: Innovations in structure and form
12 Augustan Art and Architecture: A new Iconography
13 Provinces in the Roman Empire: Local synthesis
14 Prehistoric and Classical Antiquity Sites and Cities in Albania/Student Presentations
Prerequisite(s): No
Textbook:
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 To learn artistic and architectural values of the periods mentioned above
2 To encourage the skill of creating new designs by using the ancient experiences
3 To understand and interpret architecturally a historical site
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program
1 Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively
2 Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards
3 Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process
4 Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work
5 Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design
6 Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites
7 Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team
8 International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them
9 National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition
10 Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects
11 Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.
12 Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment
13 Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Homework
0
0
Midterm Exam(s)
1
35
Project
1
15
Final Exam
1
45
Attendance
5
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 6 6
Assignments 1 6 6
Final examination 1 12 12
Other 0
Total Work Load:
100
Total Work Load/25(h):
4
ECTS Credit of the Course:
4