702-132 European Architecture B

A study of some formative aspects of European architecture, landscape architecture and urbanism from the Renaissance to the 18th century, and concurrent developments elsewhere in the world. Detailed studies of various periods within this broad spectrum are made, exploring issues of spatial organisation, construction, architectural theory, architectural grammar, the physical, social and economic context of development and the role of the architect in society.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the history of architecture, bulding, landscape architecture and urban planning from the Renaissance to the Englightenment.

• Appreciate the European tradition in the design of the built environment in relation to an overall framework within which an individual building or place can be located and assessed..

• Analyse buildings and places in terms of their context, form, planning, spatial effects, construction, function and social role.

• Independently interpret the European architectural tradition.

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

• Information gathering and critical synthesis.

• Use and citation of sources.

• Essay and report writing.

• Visual and oral presentation techniques.

• Use of sketches to analyse source elements in the design of buildings.

An essay, class papers, exercises (drawn or written), equivalent to not more that 3000 words (50%); a visual test (15%), and a two-hour examination (35%).