Study programme 2019-2020Français
Theories of Architecture III
Programme component of Bachelor's in Architecture à la Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning

Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what assessment methods are planned for the end of Q3

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UA-B3-ARCHIT-002-MCompulsory UEPOULEUR Jean-AlexandreA530 - Service d'Architecture et Société
  • POULEUR Jean-Alexandre

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français22200022.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
A-CARC-103Theories of Architecture III222000Q2100.00%
Programme component
Prérequis

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Instruct an architectural issue
    • Study the different components of a theme to articulate its findings in a comprehensive summary
    • Build an architectural culture based on theoretical and critical knowledge and personal reading
    • Coordinate the various disciplines related to architecture and urban planning transversely
    • Contextualise their approach to architecture
    • Plan and organise architecture projects adapted to a context
  • Develop a spatial response
    • Develop a project methodology integrating the various constraints related to the architectural discipline
  • Implement an identified spatial response
    • Adopt an applied scientific approach
  • Interact with all actors
    • Develop a professional attitude
    • Provide, share and defend their ideas in collective discussion related to governance frameworks.
  • Make choices
    • Demonstrate reflexivity, openness and initiative
    • Demonstrate ethical values

Learning Outcomes of UE

Theory of Architecture III: architectures and democracies II. Master the complexity of the processes that lead to architectural creativity in our society. Develop general knowledge and use it to understand what is at stake in an architectural production. Be able to identify concepts which have led to the production of architecture. Use concepts as tools of analysis to better understand architecture  in its spatiality and temporality. In short, develop good architectural analytical skills and a synthetic view to initiate critical thinking.

Content of UE

See Learning Activity

Prior Experience

Mastery of the French langage (CESS level).
Theory of architecture I (bloc 1) : architectures and democracies 1.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The evaluation consists of a standard examination on the matters treated during the course: a written test consisting of a MCQ (multiple-choice questionnaire), concepts to be explained and/or topics to be developed. It aims to determine the accuracy of your architectural analysis and synthesis capacities. Your participation on the Moodle forum could be considered a bonus for your evaluation.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The evaluation consists of a standard examination on the matters treated during the course: a written test consisting of a MCQ (multiple-choice questionnaire), concepts to be explained and/or topics to be developed. It aims to determine the accuracy of your architectural analysis and synthesis capacities. Your participation on the Moodle forum could be considered a bonus for your evaluation.

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
A-CARC-103
  • Cours magistraux
  • Exercices dirigés

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
A-CARC-103
  • Face to face
  • From a distance

Required Reading

AA
A-CARC-103

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
A-CARC-103Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AARecommended Reading
A-CARC-103Copie de présentation - Partie 1 - Théorie de l'archichitecture III : architectures et démocraties - JA Pouleur
,Copie de présentation - Partie 3 - Le rôle de l'architecte - Jean-Alexandre Pouleur
,Note de cours - Théorie de l'architecture III : Architectures et démocraties - Bernard Huet & Jean-Alexandre Pouleur
,Copie de présentation - Partie 2 - Théorie de l'architecture III : Architectures et sociétés - JA Pouleur

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
A-CARC-103GROPIUS Walter, Architecture et société. Textes choisis, présentés et annotés. Traduit de l'allemand.‎ ‎Paris, Editions du Linteau, 1995, 199 pages. DE CARLO Giancarlo, Entretiens avec Franco Buncuga, Architecture et liberté, Les éditions du Linteau, 2004, 310 pages. RAGON Michel , L'Architecte, le prince et la démocratie : Vers une démocratisation de l'Architecture (Albin Michel (1977)) 252 pp Frédéric Compain, Le Bauhaus de Dessau de Walter Gropius, Film sur DVD, collection Architectures (n°1), 2001, Arte video RAGON Michel, L'Architecte, le prince et la démocratie, Albin Michel, 1977, 252 pp. ZEVI Bruno, Apprendre à voir l'architecture, éditions de Minuit, Paris 1959 (2005), 135pp. (en partie)

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
A-CARC-103Jacques Aron, Architecture et société, CIAUD/ICASD, 1976, Bruxelles, 127 pp. Bibliographie et documentation renseignée.

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
A-CARC-103Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 13/07/2020
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