Examination arrangement

Course content

Presentation of a problem-based, written and illustrated analysis of an individual building or an ensemble, with documentation, discussion and critical evaluation.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The candidate….
•Has knowledge about the interplay between all the different factors important for why and how the architectural work/the building environment has become what it is today
•Has knowledge about how an analytical approach to the building process can be structured
•Has knowledge about how information can be found, and about the use of references
•Can describe and characterize/evaluate an architectural work/a building environment
•Has knowledge about a systematic written and illustrated presentation of an architectural task

SKILLS

The candidate….

•Has, by getting new knowledge, developed a general understanding of the field of architecture
•Can evaluate and state the reasons for why a building/building environment can be said to be of high architectural quality
•Can evaluate the building/building environment in relation to the expected results and final use
•Can make good decisions when it comes to lay-out, editing and volume in the presentation of a building/building environment

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The candidate….

•Has experience in writing about and presentation of a building/building environment
•Can make reflections about the choice of words, notions and the structuring of a text
•Can reflect on differences between description, explaining and evaluating
•Has knowledge about ethical problems relevant for the field of architecture
•Can exchange views and experiences with other architects, and participate in the development of a good architectural praxis

Learning methods and activities

The courese is concluded during the first 4 weeks of the spring term. A written and illustrated essay is completed during the course period.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Completed the first 5 terms of the M.Arch programme or equal.