Admission requirements
Admission to AHO and successful completion of 270 ECTS.
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master of Architecture
Course description
The pre-diploma semester at AHO is an independent research task on a theme chosen by the candidate. In consultation with an supervisor, the candidate is to produce a report that details a topic to be studied, an approach or methodology, a spatial program and a plan of work. This report is the foundation of the diploma semester.
Learning Outcome
- An understanding of the complexity of a chosen architectural program
- An ability to frame artistic and scientific research
- An understanding of the given natural, social, cultural and technological conditions that govern architectural work
- An awareness of the topic’s historical, societal and theoretical ramifications
- An ability to communicate ideas and plan work
- An understanding of one’s own individual position with the discipline
Teaching
The pre-diploma semester is an independent study, undertaken in consultation with an supervisor, whose result is a program for the following diploma semester.
Examination
Form of assessment:
Report
Grouping: Individual
Grading Scale: Pass/fail
Comment: The report (diploma program) is assessed by supervisor and course responsible. The program should contain: 1. abstract 2. architectural program 3. functional program (if applicable) 4. strategy/working method 5. schedule diploma semester 6., formats/specifications of material to deliver
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