LA 429 Architecture Theory
The influence of architecture goes far beyond the buildings you see. Discover the history of the most significant architectural ideas and strategies and learn to articulate your position within its spectrum.
Prerequisite: LA 219, LA 249, LA 319
Course Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and compare, in writing, contemporary and historical theories of architecture.
- Apply research skills to locate scholarly information from a variety of sources and evaluate its quality and usefulness
- Analyze written works of architectural theories, using appropriate terminology.
- Cite and document research sources using MLA style.
- Revise and improve writing in response to feedback from instructor and peers, including editing for clarity
- Identify and employ the ideas of several contemporary and historical theorists to describe the built environment
NAAB Criteria
- This course addresses NAAB PC.4 History and Theory: How the program ensures that students understand the histories and theories of architecture and urbanism, framed by diverse social, cultural, economic, and political forces, nationally and globally.