Teaching GuideTerm
Higher Technical University College of Architecture
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Grao en Estudos de Arquitectura
 Subjects
  Architectural Design 4
   Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Introductory activities In the first classes of this course, different tests will be posed to students in order to know their level of architectural expression. These tests will be done in the classroom.
Document analysis Before starting the development work material in the Workshop, will proceed to the analysis of documentary sources related to the theme by using audiovisual documents, bibliographical, documentary reports, graphic panels, photographs, models, articles, informational texts , applicable regulations, etc.. The so formed groups (teacher - student) analyze the available documentation and complete it, producing a synthesis of various documentary sources. This analysis is complemented with interventions and architecture professionals from other fields, to be invited to conduct talks and discussions with development of specific issues and personal experiences.
Collaborative learning The class is divided into small working groups, where students work together to solve the tasks assigned by the teacher. The group is organized to get the most information possible and share it (analysis of the plot, finding examples of regulations, general construction site layout, data or in situ measurements, infographic treatment documentation obtained, etc.. ). This work is guided by the teacher. Its objective is to optimize both individual and group learning.
Directed discussion Both the grupal and individual work is exposed publicly to encourage group members to participate in the creative process of self and others, in a free, informal and spontaneous way
Diagramming The data obtained in the analysis, as well as the intentions of the project, will be expressed in simplified graphic form in the early stages of each job. These are the phases of background information and draft.
Workshop Projects are developed by combining different methodologies and tests: attending exhibitions and lectures, by discussion of specific problems of the program, etc. The student works mainly on practical tasks in each exercise, always under the support and supervision of teachers.
Guest lecture / keynote speech Expository teaching is organized around subject content. Periodically, conferences and / or exhibitions related to the topic at hand in each year will be held, in which the rapporteur will present orally and / or graphical information to students.
Supervised projects It aims to promote independent learning of students, under the guidance of the teacher. It refers to learning "how to do", where the student is responsible of his own formation.
Objective test There will be an objective test on the contents presented in the sessions, which form the theoretical and normative framework of the subject.
Student portfolio As a result of their work at the end of the semester, each student will have developed its own portfolio, accessible through the Moodle teaching platform. This document, elaborated through the group sessions and the workshop, will serve as a basis for personnel qualification and student curriculum vitae.
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