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History of Architecture
REGGIO DI CALABRIA
Overview
Date/time interval
Syllabus
Course Objectives
In order to achieve the expected results for the course program and the proposed experimentation, the teaching offer divided into the different activities pursues the following
Qualifying educational objectives:
- The transversal and paradigmatic study of movements, trends and individual protagonists and their respective socio-cultural, economic, technological and productive contexts, will be strictly aimed at the knowledge and understanding of transition lines, moments of caesura and innovation, fundamental for the continuation of the teaching experience and therefore for the autonomous professional experience of future designers.
Specific training objectives (with reference to the theme of the course/laboratory):
- Knowledge of movements, protagonists, themes of the history of design and architecture, in relation to historical, social, economic, technological, productive contexts
- Ability to place an author, an architecture or a design product in the historical-cultural context of reference, recognizing and reconstructing its links and interdependencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively, using appropriate terminology and also using graphic and IT support tools
Course Prerequisites
Good knowledge of written and oral Italian. Scholastic knowledge of history and the main cultural movements from the industrial revolution to the present day. School knowledge of art history and architectural history
At the beginning of the course, the existence of the prerequisites will be verified. If there are deficiencies, the teacher will communicate them appropriately to the teaching tutors, to identify the appropriate methods of recovery.
Teaching Methods
1_ COURSE STRUCTURE AND TEACHING
Lectures: (hours/year in the classroom): 48 hours (8 hours/CFU)
- Exercises and midterm tests: (hours/year in the classroom): 12 hours (2 hours/CFU)
- Practical activities: (hours/year in the classroom):
I semester
2_ AUTONOMOUS LEARNING OF THE STUDENT
1 cfu=25 hours (10 hours frontal/15 by the student*)
- In-depth study/study on bibliography (theoretical part): 60 hours (10 hours/CFU)
- Preparation of tests (experimentation)
- Exam preparation: 30 hours (5 hours/CFU)
Assessment Methods
- tests to verify basic knowledge (start of training activities)
- mid-term review of the program on lectures and seminars
- Final exam
Examination methods:
The exam will be oral and will focus on the topics covered during the course, as well as on the presentation and discussion of a paper produced individually or in groups. Ongoing evaluations, even in the form of exemption, may be carried out at the discretion of the teacher and promptly communicated. These can be organized through the discussion of a paper or by means of a test with multiple choice and/or open-ended questions.
Methods of final measurement of the outcome of the exam, with reference to the specific objectives
- Objective 1. Knowledge of movements, protagonists, themes of the history of design and architecture, in relation to historical, social, economic, technological, productive contexts
- Objective 2. Ability to place an author, an architecture or a design product in the historical-cultural context of reference, recognizing and reconstructing its links and interdependencies.
- Objective 3. Ability to communicate effectively, using appropriate terminology and also using graphic and IT support tools
For the final evaluation, progress made in relation to the initial knowledge/skills will also be taken into account.
30 - 30 laude: achievement of an organic vision of the topics addressed; placing them appropriately in the historical-cultural context of reference, demonstrating autonomous method and critical spirit, and making use of a safe and complete exposition, personal and appropriate synthesis, use of rich specific terminology. Targeted and complete elaboration, created with effective synthesis and critical ideas.
26 - 29: non-mnemonic knowledge; good synthesis and analysis skills, with appropriate methodological organization and historical-cultural contextualization, using appropriate language and terminology. Complete work, made with personal synthesis and reworking.
22 - 25: essential but sufficient historical-cultural knowledge and contextualization, simple and linear arguments, synthesis and critical analysis skills that are not perfectly accomplished, but substantially correct methodologically; partially appropriate language and use of essential terminology. Elaboration that responds to most requests with personal reprocessing
18 - 21: partial but sufficient knowledge of the topics; disordered methodological approach; language that is not always appropriate and relevant and/or communication difficulties. Elaborate that only partially responds to requests, with poor personal processing.
Insufficient: significant training gaps; inability to present concepts in an articulate manner; inappropriate language. Elaboration not compliant with the requests.
Texts
During the course, appropriate sitography will be provided, as well as specific indication on the selections to be used, taken from the following texts, all present in the libraries of the Architecture area:
D. Dardi, V. Pasca, Manuale di storia del design, Silvana editoriale, Milano 2019 (o altra edizione)
R. De Fusco, Storia del Design, Laterza 2024 (o altra edizione)
F. Bulegato, E. Dellapiana, Il design degli architetti italiani 1920-2000, Electa, 2014 (o altra edizione)
E. Dellapiana, G. Montanari, Una storia dell’architettura contemporanea, UTET, 2015 (o altra edizione)
We recommend reading
M. Vitta, Il progetto della bellezza. Il design fra arte e tecnica dal 1851 a oggi, Einaudi, 2011 (o altra edizione)
For non-attending students, additional texts or reference sitography will be indicated, to be agreed with the teacher.
Contents
2_COURSE PROGRAMME
The course will cover the period from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. The transversal and paradigmatic study of movements, trends and individual protagonists and their respective socio-cultural, economic, technological and productive contexts, will be strictly aimed at the knowledge and understanding of transition lines, moments of caesura and innovation, fundamental for the continuation of the teaching experience and therefore for the autonomous professional experience of future designers
The discipline will address the topics related to:
- The 19th century: the industrial revolution; the industrial product; Henry Cole and the Great Exhibition; the Arts & Crafts
- The transition to the new century in Europe and the USA. The Art Nouveau
- The historical avant-garde
- Between the wars: reconstruction and innovation
- Scandinavian architecture and design
- The Bauhaus
- The Modern Movement
- Post World War II in Europe and the USA. The International Style; the Birth of Made in Italy.
- Italian design: the Sixties and Seventies: from the economic boom to the crisis. Radical design
- The Seventies and Eighties: Alchemy, Memphis, Post Modern,
- A brief on: the Nineties: art and design
- Hints on: the 2000s: from minimalism to hig-techThe 80s and 90s: the Post Modern
- The 90s: art and design
- The 2000s: from minimalism to hig-tech
3_EXPECTED RESULTS
knowledge and understanding
Through lectures and independent work activities, students will acquire knowledge and understand the movements, protagonists, themes of the history of design, visual arts and architecture, in relation to historical, social, economic, technological, productive contexts, as well as the tangible and intangible heritage, connected to human settlements and the territory. The relationships between architecture, art and design will be explored, especially in relation to the Mediterranean area, and with reference to industrial and craft productions.
applying knowledge
The student will apply the knowledge acquired in the formation of historical-critical skills to recognize works and artifacts and understand their historical-artistic values also in relation to territorial, cultural, social, economic contexts. He will also be able to identify the relationships between the historical, economic, social context and architectural and design planning.
making judgements
Through study and personal research, the student will develop critical skills, will be able to formulate his own evaluation and/or judgment, to find, select and use data and information independently, to be able to take initiatives and decisions (e.g. identify problems and find solutions). To this end, exercises, organized seminars, preparation and discussion of papers and opportunities for discussion with representatives of the professional, business and institutional world are planned.
communication skills
The student will acquire the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas, problems and solutions, related to the field of study, to both specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, using appropriate terminology and also using graphic and IT support tools. To this end, exercises, organized seminars, preparation and discussion of papers and opportunities for discussion with representatives of the professional, business and institutional world are planned
learning skills
The student will acquire the ability to continue the study independently even after the course is concluded, through self-training and self-updating.
More information
Students unable to attend must promptly inform the teacher, to agree on any topic of exercise and have indications on reference texts and sitography.
Office hours can also be held at times other than those indicated, by requesting an appointment by email (to be sent exclusively from the unirc.it address and specifying name, surname, matriculation number and year of course).