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80 318 Printed Architecture: Treasures from the AHO library
Admission to AHO and successful completion of three years bachelor level studies (180 ECTS). Otherwise no special knowlegde required.
Printed Architecture: Treasures from the AHO Library offers an introduction to the history of the architectural publication. Based on the “uncharted” treasures in the AHO library, the course is structured around the research and presentation of a select number of items from the collection. Choosing one or two items each – a book, map, or journal – the students will investigate the content of the publication and also the origin and history of the specific copy in the library. An end of term exhibition and anthology with student texts will highlight not only key works in the collection, but also the history of the library itself.
The course gives a broad and useful expertise in a range of fields that relate to the exploration and presentation of archival material, book history, and exhibition design. The course is in overall terms an exercise in the history of architecture and its application.
The course is research based and builds on consistent student contributions that count individual studies, weekly seminars, and regular presentations. In parallel, guest lectures and field trips to relevant collections and exhibitions will help place the investigations in a larger context and prepare for the final presentation of the work in texts and exhibitions.
| Mandatory coursework | Courseworks required | Presence required | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annet - spesifiser i kommentarfeltet | Required | Archival research, text- and image analysis, writing of short essays, oral presentation of material, involvement in exhibition design. |
| Form of assessment | Grouping | Grading scale | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral presentation | Individual | Pass / fail | Besides an oral presentation of the material, a final short essay is also expected. |
| Workload activity | Comment |
|---|---|
| Written assignments | Student contributions count individual studies, weekly seminars, and regular presentations. A short final essay is also expected |