3602236: Perception for Architects 1

Beschreibung

Each lecture examines one representational technique from its origins to its contemporary application.They will range from the emergence of drawing as an empirical instrument to more abstract representations in form of prints and paintings. Further, the use of photography, cinematography as well as collages and montages as mass media are examined. The role of text and graphics in architecture will be discussed before examining the notions of interface, interactivity and diagram in the context of architectural design, mediation and production.
This term, special attention will be paid to architectural magazines and their influence on architectural production in the second half of the 20th century. Through analysis of content and appearance we will try to contextualise the findings into today's architectural debate through our own magazine.

Ziele

This lecture course is designed to offer students a theoretical context for their visual outputs in their relative Design Studios. It is set within the realm of visual perception and phenomenology and illustrated with a series of case studies of architectural representations.

Lernergebnisse

At the end of the course each student should have the ability to demonstrate and/or work with:

• A broad knowledge of representation techniques in architecture and their impact on the built architecture in a historical context
• Demonstrate the ability to work and discuss with other students for seminar presentations and readings
• The ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts comprehensibly in visual, oral and written forms.
• Present and evaluate arguments, information and ideas concerning the discipline of representing architecture.

Lehrmethoden

Lecture, seminar.

Voraussetzungen (inhaltlich)

The course is part of the module Theory I in the concentration Design Theory of the Master of Science Degree-Program. It is also an elective course for the concentrations Sustainable Design and Urbanscape.

• Admission requirements for the Master of Science in Architecture Degree Program

Arbeitsmaterial

• List of readings provided by the lecturer