STUDY GUIDE 2017-2018 Amsterdam Academy of Architecture

262 Pages·2017·8.02 MB·English

STUDY GUIDE 2017-2018
Amsterdam Academy
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Study Guide 2017-2018
Amsterdam Academy of Architecture

Contents
Foreword 16
GENERAL

1. Vision 21
1.1 Objective 21
2. Organisation 22
2.1 The Academy of Architecture 22
2.2 Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) 22
2.3 Organisation AHK 22
2.4 Service bureau AHK 22
2.5 Board of studies 23
2.6 Education manager 23
2.7 Study adviser 23
2.8 Professional experience coordinator 23
2.9 The examination board 24
2.9.1 Role of the examination board 24
2.9.2 When to contact the examination board 24
2.9.3 How to contact the examination board 24
2.9.4 Composition examination board 24
2.10 Participation in decision-making 25
2.11 Confidential advisers AHK and Code of Conduct for Public Safety 25
2.12 Staff Academy of Architecture 26
3. Internal curriculum 28
3.1 Course components 30
3.1.1 Projects 31
3.1.2 Exercises 31
3.1.3 Lectures 31
3.1.4 Morphology classes 31
3.1.5 Clinic 31
3.1.6 Graduation clinic 31
3.1.7 Winter School 32
3.1.8 Study with other programmes 32
3.1.9 Language 32
3.2 Elective programme 32
3.2.1 Workshops 32
3.2.2 1∙Lectures 32
3.2.3 Excursions and study trips 32
3.2.4 Self-management seminars 33
3.2.5 Study at other schools 33
3.3 Registering for and handing in course components 33
3.3.1 Place and manner of registration 33
3.3.2 Registration period 33
3.3.3 Allocation 33
3.3.4 Digital submission portal 33
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4. External curriculum: professional experience 34
4.1 Statutory frameworks 34
4.2 The work situation 34
4.3 Practice modules 35
4.4 Professional experience practice records 35
4.5 The professional experience mentor 36
4.6 Assessment and granting of credits 37
4.7 Coaching 37
4.8 Progress discussions 37
4.9 Professional experience coordinator 37
4.10 Work experience studios 37
4.11 Vacancies 38
4.12 Practice module programme 39
Practice module (AUL) Presentation and Communication 39
Practice module (AUL, A|UL) Design and Management 40
Practice module (AUL, A|L) Design and Entrepreneurship 32
5. Study load and Evaluation 44
5.1 Credits system 45
6. Interim Examination 46
6.1 Appeals procedure 46
6.2 Interim Examination 46
6.3 Interim Examination 1 46
6.3.1 Status of Interim Examination 1 46
6.3.2 Conditions for taking Interim Examination 1 46
6.3.3 Composition and role of the examination committee 47
6.3.4 Interim examination result 47
6.3.5 Form of the interim examination 47
6.3.6 Special points for attention 48
6.4 Interim Examination 2 49
6.4.1 Status of Interim Examination 2 49
6.4.2 Conditions for taking Interim Examination 2 49
6.4.3 Composition and role of the examination committee 49
6.4.4 Interim examination result 49
6.4.5 Form of the interim examination 50
6.4.6 Special points for attention 50
6.5 Interim Examination 3 51
6.5.1 Status of Interim Examination 3 51
6.5.2 Conditions for taking Interim Examination 3 51
6.5.3 Composition and role of the examination committee 51
6.5.4 Interim examination result 52
6.5.5 Form of the interim examination 52
6.5.6 Special points for attention 52
6.6 Interim Examination 4 53
6.6.1 Status of Interim Examination 4 53
6.6.2 Conditions for taking Interim Examination 4 53
6.6.3 Composition and role of the examination committee 54
6.6.4 Interim examination result 54
6.6.5 Form of the interim examination 55
6.6.6 The graduation report 55
6.6.7 The designation ‘cum laude’ 56
6.6.8 Exception clause 56
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7 Graduation 57
7.1 The graduation project: content 57
7.1.1 The subject 57
7.1.2 The graduation plan 57
7.1.3 The graduation project 57
7.1.4 Interim Examination 4 58
7.1.5 The public presentation of the graduation project and the 58
graduation ceremony
7.2 The graduation project: Procedure 58
7.2.1 The graduation clinic 58
7.2.2 The graduation mentor 59
7.2.3 The graduation committee 59
7.2.4 Fee for the graduation committee 59
7.2.5 Approval of the graduation plan 60
7.2.6 Presentation of the graduation plan  60
7.3 The graduation project: Committee meetings 60
7.3.1 The four committee meetings 60
7.3.2 The first committee meeting 61
7.3.3 The second committee meeting 61
7.3.4 The third committee meeting 61
7.3.5 The fourth committee meeting 61
7.4 In the event of illness/ inability to attend 61
7.5 Graduation project: Planning (the graduation clock) 62
8. Academic calendar 64
8.1 Lesson schedule 64
8.2 Important dates 65
8.3 Holidays and days on which the Academy is closed 65
9. Admission, Application and Registration 66
9.1 Admission 66
9.1.1 Admission to the Amsterdam University of Architecture 2016-2017 66
9.1.2 Admission requirements 67
9.1.3 Level of English 67
9.1.4 Work in practice for non-European students 67
9.1.5 Programme 67
9.1.6 Professional Experience (external curriculum) 67
9.1.7 Tuition Fees 68
9.1.8 Estimated extra costs 68
9.1.9 Teaching materials 68
9.2 Application and Registration 68
9.2.1 Evaluation of foreign diplomas 68
9.2.2 Re-enrolment 68
9.2.3 Length of enrolment/validity of interim examinations 69
9.2.4 Interim termination of enrolment 69
9.2.6 Housing 69
9.2.7 Questions 69
10. Collaboration and projects 70
10.1 Research group and Artist in Residence 70
10.2 LOBO 70
10.3 The Dutch School of Landscape Architecture (DSL) 70
10.4 Universities of Applied Sciences 70
10.5 Archiprix and Archiprix International 71
10.6 Amsterdam Centre for Architecture 71
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11. Internationalisation 71
11.1 Wood (Architecture) 71
11.2 Design in Urbanism (Urbanism) 71
11.3 EMiLA (Landscape Architecture) 72
11.4 Erasmus programme 72
11.5 Study Travel Fund 72
11.6 Studying abroad 73
11.7 AHK Internationalisation Fund 73
11.8 Continuing one’s studies after graduation 73
11.9 More information on internationalisation 73
12. Lecturers 2017-2018 76
13. Facilities 79
13.1 Facilities for students and lecturers 79
13.1.1 Students with a handicap or disability 79
13.1.2 ‘Need to Know’ brochure 79
13.1.3 AHK account and email  79
13.1.4 Audio-visual equipment and other presentation material 79
13.1.5 Computer facilities 79
13.1.6 MyAHK 79
13.1.7 Alluris student information system 80
13.1.8 AHK card 80
13.1.9 Copying and printing 80
13.1.10 Pigeonholes 80
13.1.11 Model workshop 80
13.1.12 Library 80
13.2 The Academy premises 81
13.2.1 Opening hours Academy premises 81
13.2.2 Opening hours of the canteen 81
13.2.3 Room schedule 81
13.2.4 Storage of materials and practical work 81
13.2.5 Exhibitions 81
13.2.6 Lost property 81
13.2.7 Liability – Responsibility – Insurance 81
13.3 Safety on the premises 82
13.3.1 Emergency evacuation plan 82
13.3.2 In the event of fire 82
13.3.3 In the event of an accident 82
13.4 House rules 82
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STUDY PROGRAMMES
Master in Architecture 87
Schedule 88
Study programme year 1
P1a (AUL) Place 90
P1b (AUL) Space 91
O1 (AUL) Repertoire 92
V1 & V2 (AUL) Objective: Autonomy; Origin: Art 93
Tools 1+2 (A) Construction technique 94
C1a (AUL) History: landscape architecture 95
Winter School 96
C1b (AUL) History: architecture 97
P2a (A) Villa 98
P2b (A) Construction and Building 99
O2 (AUL) Textual analysis 100
V3 (AUL) Objective: Materials science; Origin: Design 101
C2a (AUL) History: urbanism 102
C2b (AUL) History: art 103
Interim Examination 1 104
Study programme year 2
P3a (AL) Building in landscape 105
P3a (AU) Urban Ensemble 106
P3b (A) Housing 107
O3a (AL) Building in landscape 108
O3a (AU) Urban Ensemble 109
O3b (A) Housing typology 110
V4 (AUL) Objective: Materials Science; Origin; Practical 111
C3a/C5a (AUL) Design methodology 112
C3b/C5b (A) Professional practice 113
Winter School 114
P4 (A) Public building 115
O4 (A) Materialisation 116
C4/C6 (AUL) Theory, society and design 117
Interim Examination 2 118
Study programme year 3
P5 (AUL) Research and Design 119
O5 (AUL) Paper 121
Clinic 122
C3a/C5a (AUL) Design methodology 123
C3b/C5b (A) Professional practice 124
Winter School 125
P6 (A) Integral Design 126
O6 (AUL) Paper & Graduation Clinic 127
C4/C6 (AUL) Theory, society and design 129
Interim Examination 3 130
Study programme year 4
Graduation 131
Interim Examination 4 131
Learning outcomes Architect 132
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Master in Urbanism 137
Schedule 138
Study programme year 1
P1a (AUL) Place 140
P1b (AUL) Space 141
O1 (AUL) Repertoire 142
V1 & V2 (AUL) Objective: Autonomy; Origin: Art 143
Tools 1+2 (UL) Landscape analysis 144
C1a (AUL) History: landscape architecture 145
C1b (AUL) History: architecture 146
Winter School 147
P2a (S) Urban fabric 148
P2b (UL) Public Space 149
O2 (AUL) Textual analysis 150
V3 (AUL) Objective: Materials science; Origin: Design 151
C2a (AUL) History: urbanism 152
C2b (AUL) History: art 153
Interim Examination 1 154
Study programme year 2
P3a (AU) Urban Ensemble 155
P3b (U) Urban Renewal 156
O3a (AU) Urban Ensemble 157
O3b (U) Urban Typology 158
V4 (AUL) Objective: Focus; Origin: Practical training 159
C3a/C5a (AUL) Design methodology 160
C3b/C5b (U) Professional practice 161
Winter School 162
P4 (U) Regional design 163
O4a (UL) Regional research 165
O4b (U) Strategy 166
C4/C6 (AUL) Theory, society and design 167
Interim Examination 2 168
Study programme year 3
P5 (AUL) Research and Design 169
O5 (AUL) Paper 171
Clinic 172
C3a/C5a (AUL) Design methodology 173
C3b/C5b (A) Professional practice 174
Winter School 175
P6 (UL, U|L) Integral Design; Vision, Plan, Detail 176
O6 (AUL) Paper & Graduation Clinic 178
C4/C6 (AUL) Theory, society and design 180
Interim Examination 3 181
Study programme year 4
Graduation 182
Interim Examination 4 182
Learning outcomes Master in Urbanism 183
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