Art & the History of Art 101 - Language of ARCH

Fall
2017
01
4.00
Gabriel Arboleda
TTH 10:00AM-11:20AM
Amherst College
ARHA-101-01-1718F
OCTA 200
garboleda@amherst.edu
ARCH-101-01,ARHA-101-01

(Offered as ARCH 101 and ARHA 101)  This introductory course focuses on the tools used to communicate and discuss ideas in architectural practice and theory. We study both the practical, from sketching to parallel drawing, to the theoretical, from historical to critical perspectives. Connecting both, we cover the formal analysis elements necessary to “read” and critique built works. Class activities include field trips, guest presentations, sketching and drawing, small design exercises, discussion of readings, and short written responses. Through these activities, at the end of the semester the student will understand in general terms what the dealings and challenges of architecture as a discipline are.  


Limited to 20 students. Fall semester.  Five College Professor Arboleda.

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.