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AD246V History and Theory of Architectural Conservation 7.5 credits

Byggnadsrestaureringens historia och teori

The main objective of the course is to provide basic knowledge of the development of architectural conservation, mainly in Europe and Sweden during the 19th and 20th centuries. After the course, the participant should have a good overview of the field's history and theory and have knowledege of its key references in the form of buildnings, architects, historiography and source texts.

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

  • Subject area

    Architecture

  • Grade scale

    P, F

Course offerings

Autumn 12 for single courses students

  • Periods

    Autumn 12 P1 (3.5 credits), P2 (4.0 credits)

  • Application code

    10005

  • Start date

    21/09/2012

  • End date

    2013 week: 1

  • Language of instruction

    Swedish

  • Campus

    KTH Campus

  • Number of lectures

  • Number of exercises

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime

  • Form of study

    Normal

  • Number of places *

    15 - 15

    *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made.

  • Course responsible

    Victor Edman <victor.edman@arch.kth.se>

Learning outcomes

The main objective of the course is to provide basic knowledge of the development of architectural conservation, mainly in Europe and Sweden during the 19th and 20th centuries. After the course, the participant should have a good overview of the field's history and theory and have knowledege of its key references in the form of buildnings, architects, historiography and source texts.

Course main content

A series of lectures deal with the history and theory of architectural conservation in 19th and 20th century Europe and Sweden. The course literature, which consists of overviews and source texts, is discussed and examined at seminars. An individual assignment is reported at a final seminar.

Disposition

The course is concentrated to six days at KTH. The course literature is examined at seminars. An individual assignment is reported at the end of the course.

Eligibility

• 60 credits within the field of architecture, architectural conservartion and humanities

• Documented proficiency in Swedish B and English A or equivalent

Literature

To be announced at course start

Examination

  • MOM1 - Lectures and Seminars, 5.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • MOM2 - Assignment, 2.5 credits, grade scale: P, F

Requirements for final grade

The course contains two moments:

MOM1, Lectures and seminars, 5hp, grade P,F

MOM2, Assignment, 2,5hp, grade P,F

For final grade, both moments have to be passed, and 80% attendance at all tuition is required.

Offered by

ABE/Architecture

Contact

Victor Edman, victor.edman@arch.kth.se

Examiner

Victor Edman <victor.edman@arch.kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 12.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 12.