1.  GENERAL AIMS OF THE COURSE

The introduction to architecture, practical architecture project and teaching of the architectural occupations are aimed at training skilled architects on:

• understanding, designing, composing and realising living space by expressing the values underpinning the project;
• performing their role and responsibilities with due consideration for social, cultural, aesthetic, technical and functional, economic, environmental and contextual factors, both in their creations and in a broad range of additional services;
• executing current, new and emerging assignments, with diligence, focus, skill and sensitivity, thus satisfying society’s expectations and anticipating future challenges.

This requires the acquisition of specialist knowledge, expertise and theoretical knowledge, as well as the ability to think independently, in order to uphold the values underpinning the architectural project.

2.   SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE

This cycle introduces students to the values underpinning the architectural discipline. It allows them to acquire the necessary knowledge and methods to develop thinking about architecture and architecture in practice through application and active research.

The course is based on the recognition of the complexity of architecture and on teaching that gradually explores this complexity in depth. Through diligent practical work on an architectural project, the course continually spans the range of issues encountered and increased interdisciplinarity.

This undergraduate course provides fundamental and interdisciplinary training in the different aspects of architecture through the acquisition of:

• design methods for an architectural project;
• techniques for representation and capacities for expression and communication;
• knowledge of exact and human sciences;
• technical knowledge.