The basic objectives of this subject are:
To approach the architectural phenomenon from the theoretical point of view, understanding reflexion as a substantial part of the artistic production.
To be aware of the close relationship between thoughts and practice with their contextual circumstances. Our understanding of them is necessarily infuenced by our own perspective of each epoch.
The thread of this course is the double artistic and technical nature of architecture, taking into account all its implications: perceptive, formalistic, socials, morals, aesthetics,...
Architect texts and historical circumstances will be read in parallel, tracing a continous relationship cause-effect, together with architectural projects and other artistic works from three different points of view: technical, artistic and social.
The first subjects will be focused on pre-modern architectural theory, as a necessary training for this phenomenon undestanding. Modern Architecture will be the main topic of the rest of the contents.
THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE is structured in 15 subjects grouped in 6 parts. Theoretical explanations and same case studies will be presented in each subject, always from the theoretical point of view.
Contingency plan
1. Modifications in the contents. In case of a contingency, the necessary measures will be adopted to guarantee the quality of the teaching and the integrity of the content.
2. Methodologies
* Teaching methodologies that are maintained:
The same teaching methodologies are maintained. Both the master session, as well as the mixed test and the supervision of group works will be adapted to the virtual support, if applicable.
* Teaching methodologies that are modified:
There are no plans to modify teaching methodologies
3. Mechanisms for personalized attention to students. The meetings will be convened in previously announced Teams sessions. Corrections and clarifications in group have a greater pedagogical value than individual attention, even so, these will be done by email and conference by Teams.
4. Modifications in the evaluation
The evaluation will not be modified.
5. Modifications of the bibliography or webgraphy.
The bibliographic resources of the subject are already available in Moodle. Specific contributions of reference materials will be provided in digital format.
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.
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