Module Teaching Objectives

 

The teaching objectives of the module are:

1. To deepen students’ understanding of architectural theory through a consideration of intentions, concepts, patterns, disciplines, architectural language and contextual relationships.

2. To examine a detailed account of the principal developments in the western world from the Industrial Revolution to post-World War 2.

 

Module Learning Outcomes

 

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Describe the development of the main strands of western architecture over the last 200 years.

2. Identify some of the issues involved in the interrelationship between theory and design as exemplified in various

historical periods and places.

3. Interpret architectural language in relation to the development of Western architecture between Industrial

Revolution and post World War 2.

4. Differentiate the way in which many varied factors contribute to the development of form.

5. Compare how architects have used architectural language in various historical periods and places.

6. Analyze the broad issues which inform the development of architecture between Industrial Revolution and post

World War 2.