Course Code & Number
ARCH 426
Course Title
Environmental Aesthetics
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(0+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Concepts of ‘aesthetics’ and perception. Values of ecology and environmental consciousness. Somatic relations and conducts related to culture. Comprehension of environmental values as primary issues of urban and architectural practice and design.
Course Objectives
The course aims to introduce students with skills, degree of involvement and modes of critical and creative thinking, concerning aesthetics, environmental values, ecology and similar issues and phenomena.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) Understand the idea of aesthetics and its conceptions,
2) Develop a background about role of human body in relation to nature and aesthetics,
3) Grasp ideas about understanding importance of aesthetics in human development,
4) Develop a sense about reflecting, reading and writing about and representing works.