Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV | ||||||||||
Course Unit Code | APX202 | ||||||||||
Course Unit Details | Int.M. Architectural Engineering (Required Courses) - BA Architecture (Required Courses) - | ||||||||||
Number of ECTS credits allocated | 12 | ||||||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||||||
Prerequisites | APX201 | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||||||
Course Contents | The main objective of this course is to stress the importance of composition and planning a building of average complexity. Likewise, this building is situated in an urban area; characterized by cultural, historical, social and environmental context. The particular attention is given to the brief and usage of the building. Thus, students should be able to understand the interaction between these elements along with design strategies in which aesthetic issues and construction qualities as well as theoretical background and social sensitivity should be taken into consideration. Emphasis is given in their personal understanding and interpretation of different ways of design approach as well as in the spatial and architectural expression. The course’s objective is that the student acquires a basic, but fundamental comprehension of interaction on basic issues of architectural design and technology. | ||||||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | Studio - workshop character. The course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, demonstrations on methodology and good practices. Scheduled midterm assessments on students’ progress. Personal tutoring, face to face cooperation with the tutors, group critiques and final assessments. | ||||||||||
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Language of instruction | Greek | ||||||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |