Course: Contemporary Trends in Architecture 2

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Course title Contemporary Trends in Architecture 2
Course code KKTS/MD8SA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
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)
  • Maňasová Hradská Helena, Mgr. PhD.
  • Ragulová Zuzana, Mgr.
Course content
The course will also include an introduction to current Czech buildings and their authors. 1. Contextual Modernism in the context of post-communist space. 2. Deconstructivism and the phenomenon of star architects in the Czech Republic. 3. Minimalist tendencies. 4. Green architecture and environmental discourse - successful realisations. 5. The phenomenon of modularity - its grasp in the Czech Republic (KOMA modular). 6. Reconstruction, revitalization, conservation in the context of the contemporary urbanism and climate discourse

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Participation in classes - 13 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
The application of theoretical concepts of visual studies and knowledge from the history of visual culture leads students to a deeper understanding of selected examples from current exhibitions, award announcements, etc. events from the world of the contemporary world and Czech visual art and visual culture. Discussion of selected topics helps students understand and describe their own work and exercises their ability to assess and name events in contemporary culture.
The application of theoretical concepts of visual studies and knowledge from the history of visual culture leads students to a deeper understanding of selected examples from current exhibitions, award announcements, etc. events from the world of the contemporary world and Czech visual art and visual culture. Discussion of selected topics helps students understand and describe their own work and exercises their ability to assess and name events in contemporary culture.
Skills
Ability to recognize architecture, understanding of the concepts and terms discussed, and knowledge of professional texts on contemporary architecture and urbanism. Students will acquire the ability to read contemporary architectural objects in terms of their intent, role, urban context, and artistic stylization, and thus be well-equipped to reflect on their own work.
Ability to recognize architecture, understanding of the concepts and terms discussed, and knowledge of professional texts on contemporary architecture and urbanism. Students will acquire the ability to read contemporary architectural objects in terms of their intent, role, urban context, and artistic stylization, and thus be well-equipped to reflect on their own work.
Schopnost rozpoznávání architektury, orientace v probraných pojmech a konceptech, v odborných textech o současné architektuře a urbanismu. Studující získají dovednost přečíst současné architektonické objekty z hlediska jejich záměru, úlohy, urbanistického kontextu i výtvarné stylizace a budou tak dobře vybaveni pro reflexi vlastní tvorby.
Schopnost rozpoznávání architektury, orientace v probraných pojmech a konceptech, v odborných textech o současné architektuře a urbanismu. Studující získají dovednost přečíst současné architektonické objekty z hlediska jejich záměru, úlohy, urbanistického kontextu i výtvarné stylizace a budou tak dobře vybaveni pro reflexi vlastní tvorby.
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students will get an idea of the map of Czech architectural design.
Students will get an idea of the map of Czech architectural design.
the student knows the social, political, environmental, stylistic and local functional contexts of the presented examples of architectural projects
the student knows the social, political, environmental, stylistic and local functional contexts of the presented examples of architectural projects
The student characterizes the concepts of contemporary architecture in the context of the Czech space: Contextual Modernism in the Context of Post-Communist Space.
The student characterizes the concepts of contemporary architecture in the context of the Czech space: Contextual Modernism in the Context of Post-Communist Space.
The student characterizes the concepts of contemporary architecture in the context of the Czech space: Deconstructivism and the phenomenon of star architects in the Czech Republic. Minimalist tendencies. Green architecture and environmental discourse - successful realizations.
The student characterizes the concepts of contemporary architecture in the context of the Czech space: Deconstructivism and the phenomenon of star architects in the Czech Republic. Minimalist tendencies. Green architecture and environmental discourse - successful realizations.
The student characterizes the concepts of contemporary architecture in the context of the Czech space: The phenomenon of modularity - its grasp in the Czech Republic (KOMA modular). Reconstruction, revitalization, and conservation in the context of the current debate on urbanism and climate
The student characterizes the concepts of contemporary architecture in the context of the Czech space: The phenomenon of modularity - its grasp in the Czech Republic (KOMA modular). Reconstruction, revitalization, and conservation in the context of the current debate on urbanism and climate
Skills
The student can apply the presented concepts of contemporary architecture to define his/her own work and creative approach
The student can apply the presented concepts of contemporary architecture to define his/her own work and creative approach
the student can critically evaluate contemporary architecture projects
the student can critically evaluate contemporary architecture projects
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Analysis of a work of art
Analysis of a work of art
Skills
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Analysis of a work of art
Analysis of a work of art
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral examination
Oral examination
Analysis of a work of art
Analysis of a work of art
Recommended literature
  • FRAMPTON, Kenneth. Moderní architektura, Kritické dějiny. Academia, 2004. ISBN 80-200-1261-3.
  • CHING, Francis D. K.and JARZOMBEK, Mark M. and PRAKASH, Vikramaditya. A Global History of Architecture.. Wiley, 2017. ISBN 9781118981337.
  • Koolhaas, Rem. Třeštící New York : retroaktivní manifest pro Manhattan. Praha : Arbor vitae, 2007. ISBN 978-80-86300-77-1.
  • ŠVÁCHA, Rostislav. SRŠŇOVÁ, Milena. TICHÁ, Jana (eds.). Euroamerické architektonické myšlení 1936 - 2011. Praha, 2018. ISBN 9788088033035.
  • TICHÁ, Jana a kol. (ed.). Prostor a místo: architektonická tvorba na území České republiky 1989-2014. Praha ČVUT, 2016. ISBN 9788088033011.


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