AR-659 / 2 credits

Teacher: Garcia de Jalon Oyarzun Lucia-Nieves

Language: English

Remark: Cancelled


Frequency

Only this year

Summary

A theoretical and practical reflection on the possibilities, positions and methodologies of a minor approach to architectural research will reveal key concepts and tools to establish a critical position, build a situated architectural investigation and produce research materials otherwise.

Content

Keywords

minor architectures, situated research, ecologies, plural temporalities, drawing, mapping, agency, materialities, repertoire, information

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Establish a critical research position towards a situation of study.
  • Build an architectural situation as a dynamic ecology of agents.
  • Use techniques of drawing and mapping in an ecological way, describing complex situations and producing new materials for spatial research.

In the programs

  • Number of places: 12
  • Exam form: Written & Oral (session free)
  • Subject examined: Minoring architectural research
  • Lecture: 12 Hour(s)
  • Exercises: 24 Hour(s)
  • Practical work: 20 Hour(s)

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