Duration
24h Th
Number of credits
| Master in architecture (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Habitation: an historical exploration and examination of the art of living, from the Middle Ages through to the 20th century.
Chronological study is required to understand the ways in which humans have been able to organise their living environments. Different concepts underlie the interpretation of this:
- Evolution of values,
- Changes in social groups and family sentiments,
- Development of the feeling of individuality,
- Influence of social and religious constraints,
- Appropriation of plans to new functions or a new distribution of interior spaces and gardens,
- Connection between décor and architectural space,
- Relative emphasis of the architect and the interior designer,
- Evolution of possible techniques used for comfort,
- Technical spaces: kitchens, bathrooms, etc.
- Research into minimum habitation and collecting living
- Etc.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The course aims to provide information on the social, technical and intellectual mechanisms which influence comfort, space and ways of living.
To provide a chronologically structured vision of the evolution of the 'art of living'.
To contribute to strengthening future architect's general cultural understanding.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course is open to all students. There may be points of interest between those who chose the 'Studio 1/1' course and it will be of interest to those who, through its chronological dimension, chose the 'Restoration' course.
Erasmus students are recommended to have good knowledge of French.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course, which is richly illustrated, is organised around PowerPoint presentations. It is supplemented with an examination of ancient architectural publications. It is therefore important to attend the classes in order to visualise and learn to read these documents.
Visits to museums, artists-designers, and architects may complete the course and students are advised to take part.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Classes are based on comments made on documents which are shown, i.e. students are required to be present.
Recommended or required readings
A syllabus will cover the purely historical part of the course.
A list of reference works will be appended to it.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral or written exam on:
- analysis of documents.
- analysis of information contained in the course.
Participation in class will form part of the assessment.
Work placement(s)
No work placements are planned.