COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
ARCH 512 D 8 3 0 0 3 6
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time: A-127, 14:45 – 17:30 Thursday
Course Description: -
Course Objectives: Italian contemporary architecture starting from futurism to current debates.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction
2 Futurism
3 Futurism
4 Stile Novecento
5 Rationalism
6 Eur 42
7 Period Before WWI-BBPR
8 Mid-term exam
9 The Recover after WWII
10 The 60’ies
11 Carlo Scarpa and Regionalism
12 Renzo Piano
13 Aldo Rossi
14 Student Presentations
Prerequisite(s): No
Textbook: Modern Italian Architecture, Karl Laggerfeld, Steidl, Edition 04, 2001
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 To learn Italian architecture of 20th Century
2 To encourage the skill of creating new designs by using the previous 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 4
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 3
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 5
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 5
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 2
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
5
5
Midterm Exam(s)
1
30
Project
1
40
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) 16 3 48
Mid-terms 1 14 14
Assignments 5 3 15
Final examination 1 25 25
Other 0
Total Work Load:
150
Total Work Load/25(h):
6
ECTS Credit of the Course:
6