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12 400 Pre-diploma
Emnenavn på Norwegian Bokmål:
Pre-Diploma
Credits:
6
Course code:
12 400
Level of study:
Master
Teaching semester:
2023 Autumn
Assessment semester:
2023 Autumn
Language of instruction:
Norwegian / English
Year:
2023
Person in charge
Ute Christina Groba
Required prerequisite knowledge
Admission to AHO and successful completion of 270 ECTS.
Course content
The pre-diploma semester at AHO is an independent research task on a theme chosen by the candidate. In consultation with an supervisor, the candidate is to produce a report that details a topic to be studied, an approach or methodology, a spatial program and a plan of work. This report is the foundation of the diploma semester.
Learning outcome
- An understanding of the complexity of a chosen architectural program
- An ability to frame artistic and scientific research
- An understanding of the given natural, social, cultural and technological conditions that govern architectural work
- An awareness of the topic’s historical, societal and theoretical ramifications
- An ability to communicate ideas and plan work
- An understanding of one’s own individual position with the discipline
Working and learning activities
The pre-diploma semester is an independent study, undertaken in consultation with an supervisor, whose result is a program for the following diploma semester.
Read more about the program here: Pre-diploma | The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (aho.no)
| Form of assessment | Grouping | Grading scale | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Individual | Pass / fail | The report (diploma program) is assessed by supervisor and course responsible. The program should contain: 1. abstract 2. architectural program 3. functional program (if applicable) 4. strategy/working method 5. schedule diploma semester 6., formats/specifications of material to deliver |