Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The studio introduces advanced skills, concepts and approaches essential to understanding and engaging with contemporary challenges in architecture and urban design. Organized in 6-7 parallel streams of exploration, each stream is aiming at a common set of learning outcomes that enable students to

1. Research, analyse and synthesise contextual knowledge.

2. Apply fundamental design principles and adapt them to sustainable design response.

3. Work productively in small design teams by enhancing inter-personal skills, verbal communication skills and critical thinking.

4. Communicate design intentions and concepts according to disciplinary conventions.

5. Explore creative processes and idea generation and demonstrate critical evaluation of these processes in their design work.

6. Appraise how design can impact, interact with, and improve environments.

 

 

Credits: 12

Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 10.12.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pia Fricker

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

//// Teaching Team: 


Prof. Pia Fricker, Tina Cerpnjak, Raphael Weidhaas


//// Contact Possibilities: 


The teaching team is available during regular studio teaching hours:

Pia Fricker: Tuesdays 13.00 - 15.00h

Tina Cerpnjak: Tuesdays 09-00 - 15-00h


CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The studio is organized in 6-7 parallel streams of exploration. These explorations are related to varying contemporary issues in architecture. The latest list of topics is available in the syllabus together with a description of the content of each stream and the specific learning outcomes.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Evaluation criteria vary for each of the streams. Please refer to the syllabus of the course for further information.

     

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Methods vary for each of the streams. Please refer to the syllabus of the course for further information.

  • applies in this implementation

    • valid for whole curriculum period:

      12 ECTS (approx. 27 working hours = 1 ECTS)

      Tutored studies 70 hrs (lectures, group work, assignments, seminars, feedback reviews, workshops, excursions), independent study 120-320 hrs (design assignments), in total 190-390 hrs.


    • applies in this implementation

      //// Combined Studio, you will get 15 ECTS and will be signed up for the following courses/studios:

      • ARK-E1020 - Studio Autumn > 12 ECTS
      • ARK-E5522 Skill Building: Digital Speculative Urbanism > Lectures and Excercise 3 ECTS

      //// Workload: 

      15 ECTS: 405 working hours in total 

      • ca. 20% lectures & input & discussion
      • ca. 20% tutoring & hands-on
      • ca. 60% independent learning & reflection 




DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Learning materials are available at the MyCourses website.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    1 No Poverty

    2 Zero Hunger

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    14 Life Below Water

    15 Life on Land

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information