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063-0951-21L 6 Credits MSC D-ARCH

Focus Work HS21 in the Field of Historic Building Research and Conservation (IDB)

Vertiefungsarbeit HS21 im Bereich Denkmalpflege und Bauforschung (IDB)

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Abstract

Analysis of a single monument or a small group of interrelated monuments with the methods of archeological building research. Embedding of the objects studied into a context of construction history by means of archival and literature studies.

Objective

In-depth knowledge of the methods of archeological building research and construction history. Case-oriented in-depth knowledge of a selected historic building or construction type in its technical, social and economic setting and its architectural relevance.

Content

This study will require the in-depth analysis of a historic structure or a small group of structures. This includes an object documentation (survey drawings, photographic record, textual description). Contextual information to be researched by the methods of construction history (archival, literature).

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Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Die mündliche Prüfung findet beim Professor/Professorin, mit dem/der das Thema der Vertiefungsarbeit festgelegt wurde, statt (Art.30, Abs.7, Regl. 2017).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project Vertiefungsarbeit HS21 im Bereich Denkmalpflege und Bauforschung (IDB) No time listed 180 h semesterly

Offered In

  • Architecture Master
    • Focus Work (Realization in the respective fields of the institutes. Definition of topics by professors, in consultation with the students. The content may also refer to an elective course. The performance assessment comprises either a purely written examination followed by an oral examination or a creative, manual or drawing work, including a description, followed by an oral examination. At least one focus work is a written work followed by an oral exam. The written work fulfills the criteria of a scientific paper in a formal sense. In addition to the design, crafting or drawing part, it also includes a written description of the question, methodology and knowledge gained. A creative, crafting or graphic focus work is shown in a public exhibition, a purely written focus work is accessible to the public.)
      • Field of Historic Building Research and Conservation (Definition of topics by professors, in consultation with the students (student's proposal / content of an elective course). Performance assessment: Purely written examination followed by an oral examination OR a creative, manual or drawing work, including a description, followed by an oral examination. At least one focus work is a written work followed by an oral exam. The written work fulfills the criteria of a scientific paper in a formal sense. In addition to the design, crafting or drawing part, it also includes a written description of the question, methodology and possibly gained knowledge. A creative, crafting or graphic focus work is shown in a public exhibition, a purely written focus work is accessible to the public. Information on exams and grades: Art. 29 of the MSc D-ARCH regulations.)