University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 10.00 am Mon and 10.00 am Tue (lectures) and either 10.00 am or 11.00 am Wed (seminar)

At the beginning of the fifteenth century in Florence a new idea took root, which was to change art and society forever: the revival of classical Rome, its culture, its art and architecture. Rejecting the Gothic style, Italian architects adopted a new set of principles to create some of the most wonderful buildings of all time. A new language was coined, and a key set of texts were written, which the architects illustrated. They built their theories on the only treatise remaining from antiquity, which was by the Roman architect Vitruvius. These books circulated widely thanks to the development of the printing industry. During the Renaissance architecture began to emerge as a distinct profession from the other arts. This module sets out to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the principles underpinning the masterpieces of Italian Renaissance Architecture and to develop their skills in 'reading' the work of the most talented artists who created them.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass AH2002 and pass AH2001

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 lectures (x 10 weeks), 1 tutorial (x 10 weeks) 2 x tutor's office hour (x 11 weeks).

Scheduled learning hours: 30

Guided independent study hours: 280

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 30%, Coursework = 70%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 30%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 70%

Re-assessment: 1 x Written Assignment to be agreed by the Board of Examiners

Personnel