Course: Contemporary world architecture

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Course title Contemporary world architecture
Course code KAME/STAR2
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Ragulová Zuzana, Mgr.
Course content
1. Contemporary libraries 2. Norman Foster 3. Renzo Piano 4. Daniel Libeskind 5. Jan Kaplický 6. Frank O. Gehry 7. Álvaro Siza Vieira 8. Zaha Hadid 9. Santiago Calatrava 10. Tadao Ando

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Projection (static, dynamic)
  • Participation in classes - 13 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
General overview of the history and development of architecture since the year 2000.
General overview of the history and development of architecture since the year 2000.
- Name the most famous Czech architects and characterize their work - List Brno buildings after 1989 and distinguish between good and bad examples - List and describe new buildings, reconstructions and public spaces in Zlín - Define what a 21st century library should contain and list examples of Czech new buildings and reconstructions after 2000 - List and describe all Czech EXPO pavilions after 1989, including their expositions
- Name the most famous Czech architects and characterize their work - List Brno buildings after 1989 and distinguish between good and bad examples - List and describe new buildings, reconstructions and public spaces in Zlín - Define what a 21st century library should contain and list examples of Czech new buildings and reconstructions after 2000 - List and describe all Czech EXPO pavilions after 1989, including their expositions
Skills
- Conduct research on a given issue - Analyse a given topic - Identify characteristic elements of the work of selected architects - Distinguish between high and low quality contemporary Czech architecture - Present a given topic
- Conduct research on a given issue - Analyse a given topic - Identify characteristic elements of the work of selected architects - Distinguish between high and low quality contemporary Czech architecture - Present a given topic
learning outcomes
Knowledge
- Name the most famous Czech architects and characterize their work - List Brno buildings after 1989 and distinguish between good and bad examples - List and describe new buildings, reconstructions and public spaces in Zlín - Define what a 21st century library should contain and list examples of Czech new buildings and reconstructions after 2000 - List and describe all Czech EXPO pavilions after 1989, including their expositions
- Name the most famous Czech architects and characterize their work - List Brno buildings after 1989 and distinguish between good and bad examples - List and describe new buildings, reconstructions and public spaces in Zlín - Define what a 21st century library should contain and list examples of Czech new buildings and reconstructions after 2000 - List and describe all Czech EXPO pavilions after 1989, including their expositions
Skills
- Conduct research on a given issue - Analyse a given topic - Identify characteristic elements of the work of selected architects - Distinguish between high and low quality contemporary Czech architecture - Present a given topic
- Conduct research on a given issue - Analyse a given topic - Identify characteristic elements of the work of selected architects - Distinguish between high and low quality contemporary Czech architecture - Present a given topic
teaching methods
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Lecturing
Projection (static, dynamic)
Projection (static, dynamic)
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Written examination
Written examination
Preparation of a presentation
Preparation of a presentation
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • FAZIO, Michael W., Marian MOFFETT a Lawrence WODEHOUSE. A world history of architecture. London: Laurence King Publishing, 2013. ISBN 978-1-78067-111-6.
  • JODIDIO Philip. Architecture now!: současní architekti. Praha, 2003. ISBN 3-8228-2973-0.


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