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Faculty of Architecture
| Department | Course Code | Course | Level | ECTS Credits | More |
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| Department of Architectural Fundamentals, Theory and Arts | ARPGA17010 | History of Architecture 1 | Integrated Studies | 3 |
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Annotation of CourseThis course transverses through the development of Western architecture from its prehistoric origins to the end of the 19th century. Along the study of architectural forms, a great emphasis is given to a particular context and reasons that contributed to the development of styles. This course introduces to the fundamental writings on architecture that shaped it then and in the centuries that followed. The lectures bring the fundamental events within the history of landscape architecture. Short weekly reading and short writing are required. Exam contains written/oral and drawn tasks. Students must attend more than half of the lectures, participate in at least 60%. exercises. Aim of CourseTo get acquainted with architectural features and contexts from the oldest civilizations to the end of the 19th century, to provide skills to analyse their causes and interactions. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architectural Fundamentals, Theory and Arts | ARPGA17015 | History of Urban Form and Composition | Integrated Studies | 6 |
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Annotation of CourseThe evolution of the permanent settlements is presented in the first part of the course (Urban history). The peculiarities of Physical and functional organization and the influencing factors (evolution of the worldview, social, economical changes, condition of nature) are analyzed. The relations between the historical knowledge and professional culture are discussed to. Taking the course of Urban Composition students are introduced to the key elements of urban structure, theories of its analysis, principles and instruments of urban space formation as an object of artistic creation, as well as their application possibilities in creative practice.Participation in at least 70% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory. Aim of CourseThe aim of urban form history is to help the intended architects to understand the formation of surroundings and corresponding professional activity as the historical, evolutionary phenomenon. The module should give the basics of knowledge, necessary for the professional activity, directly or indirectly touching the field of cultural heritage. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architectural Fundamentals, Theory and Arts | ARPGA17005 | Contemporary Art Project and Architecture | Integrated Studies | 3 |
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Annotation of CourseVisual art module provides knowledge about relevant ideas and methods of contemporary art practice and supports students in the development and realization of the art project contextually and conceptually related to architecture. Aim of CourseComprehension of theoretical background and practice of contemporary art. The aim is to foster critical thinking and skills of innovative interdisciplinary artistic production as well as understanding of possibilities to apply it in rethinking of architecture and activation of urban public spaces. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architectural Fundamentals, Theory and Arts | ARPGA17012 | Architectural Theory and Composition | Integrated Studies | 6 |
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Annotation of CourseThe discipline consists of two parts: theoretical and practical. During the lectures, the essential moments of the formation of the theory of architecture are revealed, starting from Vitruvius’ treatise to the present day. The paradigmatic changes in thinking about architecture in the 20th century are analyzed in detail. During the workshops and practical classes, the historical architectural object is studied according the structural analysis method, and the causality of the building composition is highlighted. The results of the study are used for the formation of the abstract artistic spatial composition. Students must attend more than half of the lectures, participate in at least 70%. exercises. Aim of CourseTo provide knowledge of the theory of architecture, highlighting important changes in the way of thinking about architecture since Vitruvius, and observing modern and postmodern times in detail. To master the method of structural analysis, while studying the composition of historic building and to give the ability to apply the results of analysis for creative work.Attendance of 70 percent of exercises is mandatory for students. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architectural Fundamentals, Theory and Arts | ARPGA17003 | Drawing 2 | Integrated Studies | 6 |
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Annotation of CourseVisual art module provides knowledge and skills of graphic representation of spatial forms by exercising sketch, study and interpretation types of free hand drawing. Students must attend more than half of the lectures, participate in at least 70%. exersise. Aim of CourseTo train perception of space and to develop free hand drawing skills as means to record and express the construction, proportions, character and atmosphere of spatial forms – buildings, interior and exterior views and imaginary spaces. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Urban Design | ARURA16006 | Architecture and Heritage | Integrated Studies | 15 |
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Annotation of CourseCombining theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, it tackles the challenges of regenerating urban structures and renovating buildings. For the course project, abandoned or decayed inner-city districts are selected, as well as converted industrial areas or the wastelands of Soviet-era housing estates. The aim of the project’s urban concept is to create a new urban quality in a historic environment without disturbing the existing harmony, or to create a new spatial structure in a wasteland. A fragment of the urban concept is selected for the detailed design of the project – a group of buildings, a public urban space, etc. Students are required to have 60% attendance. Aim of CourseThe aim of the module is to develop the professional skills of the future architect to regenerate the urban fabric and renovate existing buildings, taking into account the historical urban structure, the values of architectural objects and the different social orders. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architectural Fundamentals, Theory and Arts | ARPGA22025 | Theory of City Culture and Architectural Criticism | Integrated Studies | 3 |
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Annotation of CourseCity culture theory part contains discussion of city origins, choosing a site and the role of ritual in the process of city-making. The origins and development of ideal cities is considered as well as its relation to later tradition of utopianism in urban imagination as well as urban dystopias. The most essential concepts of a city in modern period and their relation to the processes of urban renewal are anlyzed (P. Geddes, C. Sitte, F.L.Wright, L.Mumford, C.A.Doxiadis, J. Jacobs, etc. The present concepts and models of future cities: cities of consumption, green, creative, sustainable ant other as well as their causes are considered. Aim of CourseTo get acquainted with the developments of most essential problems of city culture as well as historical development of city culture models and their reflection in academic literary sources as well as providing an understand in of most recent concepts related to city culture and its renewal. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architecture | ARARA22006 | Architecture and Heritage | Integrated Studies | 15 |
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Annotation of CourseThe module addresses the tasks of building renovation (conversion). The course provides knowledge about the influence of social factors on the renovation (conversion) processes of complex urban structures, comprehensive research, and the methodology and trends of preparing renovation (conversion) programs. By combining theoretical and practical tasks, a program for the conversion (change of purpose) of complex objects is created, and an architectural design solution is prepared. Research work is carried out, and design proposals are developed based on a real object, assessing the values of the existing object, and proposing new structures and objects that meet contemporary social, artistic, and technological needs of society. To achieve the goals of scientific activity, the latest literature and internet sources, research methods, and tools are studied, and the results of collective work and collaboration with specialists from various fields are applied. Mandatory attendance is 70 percent. Aim of CourseThe aim of the module is to develop the professional skills of an architect to regenerate the urban fabric and renovate existing buildings, taking into account the historically established urban structure, the values of architectural objects, and different social demands. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architecture | ARARA20202 | Fundamentals of Architectural Design | Integrated Studies | 15 |
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Annotation of CourseThe module covers the knowledge of architectural object design methodology and develops the skills to prepare an architectural project for a simple object. Additionally, the module studies technology (low-rise building structures and materials) as well as artistic expression (volumetric-spatial composition). Mandatory attendance is 70 percent. Aim of CourseTo master the methodology of architectural design based on the complexity of project preparation, encompassing the principles of unity and interdependence of function and form, material solution (structure and materials), and integration into the environment. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architecture | ARARA17005 | Architecture and Technology | Integrated Studies | 15 |
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Annotation of CourseThe module’s content is based on the complex resolution of architectural and technological building design issues, preparing a multi-story (residential and public-purpose) building project in a real urban environment. The module consists of three blocks of different study subjects, supervised by separate university departments: Aim of CourseTo acquire the object of architecture integrated design approach to understanding and appreciating the artistic and technological knowledge and skills to apply them to the importance of high-quality, sustainability-based architecture artistic expression. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Urban Design | ARURA17003 | Urban Structures | Integrated Studies | 15 |
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Annotation of CourseStudents are familiarized with the process of urban development, as well as methodology and princi-ples of integrated urban development. Practical work is composed of successive tasks which develop professional skills in the fields of urban analysis, urban planning and urban design. Urban analysis of selected Lithuanian town is performed and findings are summarized. After assessment of the quality of town’s urban structure, alternative urban growth models are prepared, combining of external and internal development opportunities. Selected urban model is further developed into urban concept, unfolding major proposals for modernizing of urban structure and sustaining spatial identity of the town. Later detailed urban design solutions for the site in the central part of the town are prepared. Participation in at least 60% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory Aim of CourseTo provide students with knowledge necessary for understanding of contemporary urban development processes (trends and challenges) and solving complex urban design and planning tasks, as well as to develop professional skills in the fields of urban analysis, urban design and planning. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architectural Fundamentals, Theory and Arts | ARPGA17024 | Protection of Immovable Cultural Heritage | Integrated Studies | 6 |
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Annotation of CourseProtection requirements of architectural heritage buildings, their complexes, sites, and cultural landscape, are presented, interrelation of their evaluation and treatment with problems of urban development are analyzed. The principles of safeguarding, established by international, foreign and Lithuanian cultural heritage protection documents and projects, are revealed. The targets of recording and preservation of buildings and sites under restoration or rebuilding are analyzed in situ. Aim of CourseTraining of expert abilities of students in the field of contemporary problems of immovable cultural heritage protection. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |