Detailed Information
ARCT10070 - History & Theory of the Designed Environm. II (Credit) -2017
The course sets out to present the history and theory of the designed environment in order to build a common knowledge base for future architects, designers, landscape architects, planners and others involved in the procurement and management of the designed physical environment. Not withstanding this perspective, it is accessible to all. It is an introductory and survey course that follows the development and metamorphosis of architectural, urban and landscape forms from antiquity to modernity. The narrative embraces selected topics: cultural contexts, the impact of science and technology, the work of individual designers, architects and patrons. It also seeks to indicate the relationship to other material cultural artifacts and explore cultural exchanges beyond Europe. Central to the course is the development of an understanding of how traditions, images and ideas have been assimilated to create new forms that respond to new requirements.
Semester 2
Level 1
Lectures: Wednesdays 11:00 – 13:00
Tutorials: There are no tutorials for this module.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 27 April - Sunday, 5 May
Term dates for exams: Tuesday, 7 May – Saturday, 18 May
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit
You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Dr Samantha Martin-Mcauliffe