A42G4B Basic Design - Studio 4:4 12.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2022
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
Studies and discussions of narrativity and differentiation. Urban and architectural case studies.
Development of individual project design – a Zen Buddhism Temple in an urban context.
Study trip to Japan in March/April 2010 (preliminary).
Intended learning outcomes
Differentiation in urban design (Narrative design II)
Overall goals
1. The course is part of the Basic Design Studio. Through architectural projects, this Studio investigates different experiences of architecture and conceptions of space, in relation to the synthezising design process.
2. The course/project goal is to increase the student's knowledge in this area/field and skills/knowledge in the field of architecture in general. The students will enter the project with varying degrees of knowledge/skills and will subsequently end up at different levels at the end of the course/project.
3. The individual student must show an increase in the particular skills/knowledge offered in the studio and in the field of architecture in general.
Course goals
(2009/10: A Zen Buddhism Temple in an urban context)
In this architectural urban context project, we will study how narrativity and differentiation could be used
in order to develop a multitude of specific architectural and urban expressions.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent level, within the field of Architecture.
Recommended prerequisites
Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent level, within the field of Architecture.
Equipment
Literature
Course compendium
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRO1 - Project part 1, 9.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO2 - Project part 2, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The course consists of two parts; a fulfilled and delivered project work (9 credits) and a passed final assessment (3 credits). There is at least one intermediate assessment during the course.
Other requirements for final grade
a) Presentation requirements
Presentation requirements will be handed out at the start of the course.
b) Examination
80% attendance. Active participation in lectures, tutorials, and seminars etc. Passed intermediate and final assessments. Compulsory attendance during the assessment reviews.
Completion: The project work shall be delivered and, if necessary, reworked within the set time limit. See general directions.
(Overall principle: Autumn term projects must be approved during the following Spring term: Spring term projects must be approved before the start of the following Autumn term. The reworked projects must be delivered at least one week before the time limit.)
The project work is to be documented in a portfolio, including drawings, analysis and models. The work process shall be legible.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.