Course title
R04103001
History of Architecture

 SAWADA Hideyuki Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Course description
　This course deals with not only the architectural history at diachronic perspectives but also the relations between various phenomena of human society and architecture around the world, with correlating it with “Design and Manufacturing” in contemporary society.
　It is a basic specialized subject to enhance “Problem finding and solving skills” and “Creative representation skills” based on “Taking a lesson from the past” and also “Innovation from the past.”
It corresponds to the subject of the examination for architects; First “Architectural Planning.”
Purpose of class
　The aim of this course is to acquire the way of thinking and basic knowledge needed for designing (Design and Manufacturing) the Built-environment such as Architecture and Urban; it is important to comprehend and consider the reasons or background that human beings had brought about the architecture （Object）, information and culture (Doing) in history.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand the relations between Architecture and Culture and Society.
  2. Think about History of Architecture in relation to the basic knowledge for architectural planning and design.
  3. Think about History of Architecture in relation to the basic knowledge of Problem finding and solving skills.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Each mini test Report Total.
1. 26% 6% 32%
2. 27% 7% 34%
3. 27% 7% 34%
Total. 80% 20% -
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. What you learn in History of Architecture. Read the reference book 180minutes
2. History of Japanese Architecture 1: Characteristics; factors of establishment and summary Read and understand the texts distributed. 180minutes
3. History of Japanese Architecture 2:
Introduction; Ancient times 		Read and understand the texts distributed. 180minutes
4. History of Japanese Architecture 3:
The Middle ages 		Read and understand the texts distributed. 180minutes
5. History of Japanese Architecture 3:
the Early-modern times, Modern Times 		Read and understand the texts distributed. 180minutes
6. History of European Architecture 1:
Summary; Greek and Roman Architecture 		Read and understand the texts distributed. 180minutes
7. History of European Architecture 2:
Summary; development of Classical architecture 		Read and understand the texts distributed. 180minutes
8. History of European Architecture 3:
Summary; from the Renaissance to Modern times 		Read and understand the texts distributed. 180minutes
9. History of Modern Architecture 1:
The end of the century and new movement 		Read and understand the texts distributed. 180minutes
10. History of Modern Architecture 2:
Frank Lloyd Wright 		Read and understand the texts distributed. 180minutes
11. History of Modern Architecture 3:
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 		Read and understand the texts distributed. 180minutes
12. History of Modern Architecture 4:
Le Corbusier 		Read and understand the texts distributed. 180minutes
13. From Modern Architecture at the beginning of the 20th century to Architecture of Post-modern and Deconstructivism Read and understand the texts distributed. 180minutes
14. Report and presentation:
“My View of Architectural History” 		Submit the report 360minutes
Total. - - 2700minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Your overall grade will be based on the following ratio:
- Average score for the 12 times short-tests in Lectures: 80%.
- Score for a final report: 20%.
-note that five absences is “D.”
To pass, students must earn at least 60 points out of 100 by taking the average score of 12 times short-test more than 60 points, submitting the final report on time, and making it less than 4 times absent.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
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Textbooks and reference materials
Textbook: The texts distributed on Omiya Share Folder before every class. (download)
Reference book: ISBN978-4-7615-3207-9, ISBN978-4-395-00876-6 C3052
Prerequisites
The class will be given the explanation of contents along each theme in Power Point.
The students are expected to read the texts and reference book as mentioned above.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Every Monday 12：45〜13：00 or will respond to your e-mail.
  • If you will need a face-to-face meeting, you should make an appointment with each teacher by e-mail.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
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