Course: Presentation of project in English 1

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Course title Presentation of project in English 1
Course code KNK/PPA1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Okamura Osamu, Ing. arch. MgA.
Course content
1. Geometry and shapes 2. Materials and their properties 3. Requirements for construction 4. Types of buildings 5. Description of a building area and its location 6. Description of a facade and a cross section view 7. Description of a plan 8. Structural systems 9. Metal structures 10. Wooden structures 11. Description of a non-typical family house 12. Description of an administrative building 13. The relation between an architect and a client 14. A test to receive credit for the course

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Project teaching, Motoric and practical working skills training, Individual creative and artistic activities, Group consultation, Practicum, Seminár, E-learning, Students' portfolio, Task-based study method
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 28 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The objective is the ability to find information related to the architecture profession, comprehension of technical text, verbal and written communication in the field, and the presentation of own work. The subject is predominantly led in English and places great emphasis on presentation skills and technical terminology in connection with the profession of an architect in the form of thematic, practical and vocabulary exercises.
The student will learn the basic vocabulary and tools for the presentation of different aspects of an architectural project in English.
Prerequisites
Unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student's performance analysis, Practical demonstration of acquired skills, Presentation of artistic and creative activities, Presentation of group work, Oral presentation of self-study

Basic knowledge of English, all term tasks, attendance 80%.
Recommended literature
  • Aktuální architektonické přednášky a výstavy v angličtině (i češtině): Benátské architektonické bienále.
  • Architektonické časopisy v angličtině (i češtině): Detail, ERA21.
  • Architektonické časopisy v angličtině: Volume, Frame, Domus.
  • Architektonické webové portály v angličtině: archdaily.com.
  • Archiziny v angličtině: Mark, MONU, OASE, Log, San Rocco, TOO MUCH.
  • Prezentační on-line aplikace: issuu.com.
  • Prezentační on-line aplikace: prezi.com.
  • Stavební slovník.
  • Balmond, Cecil. Informal. Mnichov, 2002.
  • Cumming, J. Architecture and Building Construction, Nukleus..
  • Ingels, Bjarke. Yes Is More: An Archicomic on Architectural Evolution. Kolín nad Rýnem, 2009.
  • Koolhaas, Rem. S, M, L, XL. New York, 1995.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Architecture Study plan (Version): Architecture (1) Category: Architecture 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter