This learning unit is not being organized during year 2024-2025.
Language
English
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Main themes
Definition of key concepts such as dystopia, utopia, eutopia, syntopia and pantopia
Analysis of utopian thinking, through the socio-cultural contexts in which they have emerged
Analysis of utopian thinking, through the biographies of authors who have put such ideas forward
Analysis of how space and architecture in particular have been considered as spatial panacea to address social dysfunctions and dissatisfactions
Comparison of contemporary issues with past utopian thinking
Examination of utopia as a transformation lever in our contemporary society
Analysis of utopian thinking, through the socio-cultural contexts in which they have emerged
Analysis of utopian thinking, through the biographies of authors who have put such ideas forward
Analysis of how space and architecture in particular have been considered as spatial panacea to address social dysfunctions and dissatisfactions
Comparison of contemporary issues with past utopian thinking
Examination of utopia as a transformation lever in our contemporary society
Learning outcomes
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Content
This course outlines the double nature of dwelling, made out of physical structures (house) and uses (home). Architecture cannot be separated from this dual character.
Over the course of humanity, the reality of dwelling is disrupted by a series of historical breaks. During these times of uncertainty, imagination addresses the shortcomings of the real world by producing utopias.
The concept of utopia is used for two different purposes.
On the one hand, it is used as a knowledge tool. The double nature of dwelling is analysed in various historical breaks through the critical lens of utopia.
On the other hand, it is used as a prospective tool. In this latter case, students are asked to depict our contemporary reality and to produce an utopian counterpart.
Over the course of humanity, the reality of dwelling is disrupted by a series of historical breaks. During these times of uncertainty, imagination addresses the shortcomings of the real world by producing utopias.
The concept of utopia is used for two different purposes.
On the one hand, it is used as a knowledge tool. The double nature of dwelling is analysed in various historical breaks through the critical lens of utopia.
On the other hand, it is used as a prospective tool. In this latter case, students are asked to depict our contemporary reality and to produce an utopian counterpart.
Teaching methods
This course is partly lecture based and partly a collective discussion on the intermediate works of the students.
Evaluation methods
The course will be assessed in a group work combining a written essay and drawn material. Students will be asked to display their understanding of the theoretical concepts developed in the course as well as their ability to produce a critical and consolidated work based on those concepts.
Intermediate critics will be organized. They will not be assessed.
Intermediate critics will be organized. They will not be assessed.
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Architecture (Tournai) [International Master - in English]