2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE2260 Architectural History and Theory 2

10 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Mr. Justin Lunn
Email: j.s.lunn@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

Pre-requisite qualifications

The standard qualifications (or eqivalent) set by the School of Civil Engineering for entry to any of its JBM accredited UG programmes.

Module replaces

CIVE2800 - Architectural Studies 2

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

The module will develop the students’ knowledge of the histories and theories of architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences; including knowledge of the cultural, social and intellectual histories, theories and technologies that influence the design of buildings; the influence of history and theory on the spatial, social, and technological aspects of architecture;

The module will also develop students’ knowledge of the fine arts as an
influence on the quality of architectural design, including how the theories, practices and technologies of the arts influence architectural design.

These objectives are achieved in the context of the following general objectives:

The module will contribute to students’ ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements.
It will help students develop a conceptual and critical approach to architectural design that integrates and satisfies the aesthetic aspects of a building and the technical requirements of its construction and the
needs of the user.

Learning outcomes
Students will gain insight into the relevance of cultural influence on building design and architectural design. An understanding of the influence that fine art and technology have on the development of architectural form and practice will give students a better awareness of cultural issues in design applications.

Syllabus

This module covers an outline of architectural theory and polemic from the twentieth century. The sources of architectural theory are investigated in the context of the relationships and influence of fine art and technological innovation. Exposition pavilions are explored as experimental manifestations of new architectural expression.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Class tests, exams and assessment	1	3.00	3.00
Lecture	11	2.00	22.00
Private study hours			75.00
Total Contact hours			25.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Research based on directed learning targets identified in lectures (from web-based sources of information; study of precedents; specific texts identified from a reading list, etc).

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Class discussions(s) on examination-style questions at 2 stages within the semester.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	3 hr 00 mins	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 07/12/2015

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