COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: AESTHETIC PHENOMENA IN ARCHITECTURE

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 806	D	99	3	0	0	3	7.5

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 , Thursday 16:30-17:30
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:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:	A-127, Thursday 13:30-15:30
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	In the context of this course, is studied the aesthetic phenomenon in architecture, that is originally based on aesthetics and architecture, and later in relation with philosophy, socio-cultural life, in the contexts of art and environment, along the historical developments and at the same time by being focused on present. The goal is to increase knowledge and skills of discussion in all processes of building architectural project.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Course Introduction and Overviews
2	Aesthetic Phenomenon in Architecture
3	The concept of beauty and aesthetic phenomenon
4	Aesthetics and Perception
5	The place of beauty and aesthetics in socio-cultural life
6	Aesthetics in philosophy
7	Environment, architecture, and aesthetics
8	Mid-term
9	Outline & Draft Paper presentations
10	Aesthetics in the styles and theories of architecture
11	Aesthetic as a critical attitude
12	Aesthetic as evaluation phenomenon
13	Critical Discourses on Aesthetics
14	Aesthetics and Social Practices

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	1. Abercrombie, S., Architecture as an Art: An Aesthetic Analysis, New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1984. 2. Cooper, D., A Campanion to Aesthetics, Cambridge, Mass: Blackwell, 1995. 3. Dickie, G., Aesthetics: An Introduction, New York: Pegasus, 1971. 4. Dutton, T. & Hurst, L., eds., Re-constructing Architecture: Critical Discourses and Social Practices, Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1996. 5. Foster, H. ed., Anti-Aesthetic: Essays on Postmodern Culture, Washington: Bay Press, 1983
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To be able to critically understand and comprehend concept of aesthetics in architecture
2	To be able to conduct criticism on architectural aesthetics
3	To be able to interpret architectural products aethetically

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Doctorate (PhD) in Architecture Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively	5
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	5
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
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
Midterm Exam(s)	1	20
Term Paper	1	20
Final Exam	1	55
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	6	84
Mid-terms	1	20	20
Assignments	1	17.5	17.5
Final examination	1	18	18
Other			0
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5