Study programme 2023-2024Français
Architecture & Philosophy
Programme component of Bachelor's in Engineering: Architectural Engineering (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Engineering

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details 		Teacher(s)
UI-B1-IRCIVA-007-MCompulsory UEDEBAILLEUX LaurentF803 - Génie Architectural et Urbain
  • KASRI Sarra
  • VAN ROOYEN Xavier
  • FREMINEUR Salomé

Language
of instruction		Language
of assessment		 HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français102000088.00Année

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
I-ARCH-001Introduction to Architecture360000Q137.50%
I-ARCH-008History of Architecture360000Q137.50%
W-DDIV-001Philosophy and Ethics - AAEP300000Q225.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in arts, science, engineering and construction to solve problems involving these disciplines
    • Identify, describe and explain the basic artistic, scientific and mathematical principles
    • Identify, describe and explain the basic principles of engineering sciences and construction

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this course, the student will have the ability to understand architectural concepts from major achievements in the history of architecture while adopting a critical posture in the face of ethical or philosophical questions.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

cf AA

Prior Experience

not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
I-ARCH-001
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
I-ARCH-008
  • Cours magistraux
W-DDIV-001
  • Cours magistraux

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
I-ARCH-001
  • Face-to-face
I-ARCH-008
  • Face-to-face
W-DDIV-001
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
I-ARCH-001Sans objet
I-ARCH-008...
W-DDIV-001Slides, texts and notes for certain parts (on Moodle).

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
I-ARCH-001Not applicable
I-ARCH-008- Jencks, Charles, " The Presence of The Past ", Domus, n°610, octobre 1980, pp.9-15
- Weeks, John, " Indeterminate Architecture ", Transactions of the Bartlett Society, volume 2, University College de Londres, 1963-1964, pp.83-106
- Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Pierre, " Les cinq points d'une architecture nouvelle ", texte dactylographié, daté du 27 juillet 1927, envoyé à Alfred Roth
- Rouillard, Dominique, Superarchitecture. Le futur de l'architecture 1950-1970, Editions de la Villette, Paris, 2004
- Lucan, Jacques, Composition, non-composition. Architecture et théories, XIXe-XXe siècles, PPUR, Lausanne,  2009
W-DDIV-001Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
I-ARCH-001Not applicable
I-ARCH-008- HAYS, Michael, Archirecture Theory since 1968, MIT Press, 2000
W-DDIV-001Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
I-ARCH-001Authorized
I-ARCH-008Authorized
W-DDIV-001Unauthorized

Term 1 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment
I-ARCH-001
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
I-ARCH-008
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
W-DDIV-001

Term 1 Assessment - comments

AATerm 1 Assessment - comments
I-ARCH-001Oral examination on the basis of a written document.
I-ARCH-008Oral test with written preparation focuses on the comparison of two remarkable buildings in the history of architecture covered in the course chapters in PW version. 
 
W-DDIV-001

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1)
I-ARCH-001
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
I-ARCH-008
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
W-DDIV-001

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
I-ARCH-001
I-ARCH-008
W-DDIV-001
  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
I-ARCH-001
I-ARCH-008
W-DDIV-001Written examination consisting of a multiple-choice questionnaire and one or more open-ended questions designed to assess the explanation of a concept or reasoning, the construction of a comparison between two authors, or the commentary of a brief excerpt from a text.
 

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
I-ARCH-001
  • N/A - Néant
I-ARCH-008
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
W-DDIV-001
  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
I-ARCH-001Oral exam. The student has to answer the examiner's questions directly via TEAMS conference system.
I-ARCH-008 
Oral test with written preparation focuses on the comparison of two remarkable buildings in the history of architecture covered in the course chapters in PW version. 
W-DDIV-001Written examination consisting of a multiple-choice questionnaire and one or more open-ended questions designed to assess the explanation of a concept or reasoning, the construction of a comparison between two authors, or the commentary of a brief excerpt from a text.
(*) 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
More information on Higher Education Structure (’Paysage’ Decree)
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 28/04/2023
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 18/05/2024
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