Subject 'Architectural Composition'

Name in Estonian: Arhitektuurne kompositsioon

Year: 2004/2005 2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009

State code	AAP009
Study language	Estonian
Chair	Rakendusarhitektuur
Credit points	2 ECTS
Grading method	Grade prelim

General description

Several practical 2D and 3D practical tasks on composition and proportion are accomplished. Overview of different design methods in architecture. Profound analysis of architectural issues of balance, rythm, proportion, dynamics, scale etc.

General aim

To teach how to perceive and cognize three-dimensional, spacial composition, how to create abstractions, and systematization of them. Designing logical forms. To develop artistic taste, functional-plastic thinking and creative activity of students.

Aim

Students after completing the course have acquired the ability of 2D and 3D composition.

Form description

Lectures, seminars, practical work

Literature

1. Leonhard Lapin. Tühjus ja ruum. 2. Krista Kodres. Loengud arhitektuuriteooria ajaloost. 1997. 3. G. Hancock. Jumalate jäljed.
4. John Ruskin. Seven lamps of architecture.

Is taught in following curricula

2014: RA

2013: RA

2012: RA

2011: RA

2010: RA

2009: RA

2008: EA

2007: EA

2006: EA

2005: EA

2004: EA