The aims are:
• To expand the use of architectural language, theory and proportion;
• To acknowledge the legacy of older civilisations and utilise their discoveries to advance both design & construction
• To analyse form, proportion and the structural advancements in Early Christian/Byzantine; Romanesque; Gothic; Renaissance architecture.
• Continue to investigate materials and technology and the role that they play in the development of structures; local characteristics in buildings, reflecting their geographical location and climate of the region.
• To explore the development of Irish architecture, in parallel with that of mainland Europe.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Have a knowledge of a range of buildings, their evolution and function
LO2
Be able to identify (i) the components that are critical to the building types within each style of architecture;
(ii) describe the function of a building from its form
LO3
Be able to critically appraise architectural styles comparing them and their development
LO4
Be able to understand the important part that materials and technology play in the development of structures and the aesthetic of buildings.
LO5
To use the correct architectural language to describe the buildings, and use drawing to describe architectural organisation and form accurately
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Overview
• The evolution of Byzantine and Early Christian churches
• Romanesque churches, monasteries, castles: Ireland and Europe
• Gothic cathedrals: Ireland and Europe
• Renaissance buildings: Ireland and Europe
• Classical building in Ireland
• Georgian building in Ireland
Overseas study trip: historic and contemporary building study
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Continuous assessment: 40%
Sample projects:
Project 1: Architectural Heritage /Historic Building Study : e.g. Kilkenny
Project 2: Illustrate the development of the Romanesque church plan type from former Roman prototypes
Project 3: Study trip: research poster (in advance of trip)
Project 4: Study trip: exhibition poster (on return from trip)
1,2,3,4,5
40.00
n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
No Description
1,2,3,4,5
60.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment