Great Buildings and Cities. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course examines the defining characteristics of great buildings and cities, analyzing architectural precedents from the Global South and North, the Eastern and Western hemispheres, and both vernacular and professional design traditions. Spanning five thousand years of built history, it advances the thesis that building is a cultural act, both reflecting and shaping societal values. Through case studies, students refine their ability to assess architecture and urbanism through the interconnected lenses of form, program, and culture. The course also surveys theories of architecture, urbanism, interior design, decorative arts, and art, leveraging these frameworks to cultivate a more critical understanding of the built environment. May be applied toward the core curriculum requirement in Creative Arts. (Formerly titled: "Great Buildings and Cities of the World.") Generally Scheduled Location: Downtown Campus, Internet. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRC1 $12; LRE1 $25; STSE $30.