master of science in architecture

Master of Science in Architecture

Study at La Salle and obtain the master's degree to become a great architect with all the responsibilities

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Description
This class explores the potential of agonism in architecture to open unexpected paths for the identification and confrontation of current polemics in the field. The term Agonism comes from the Greek Agos that means fight. The current high-speed consumption of architectural imaginary entails the naturalization of issues that could otherwise be publicly contested. This domestication of architectural polemics and the general disinterest in discussion that it produces, hinders the debates that could potentially generate advancement in architecture.
Type Subject
Optativa
Semester
First
Credits
3.00

Professors

Ricardo Devesa Devesa
Previous Knowledge
Objectives

The aim of this class is to give instrumental tools to the students so that they get involved with the fabric of our times in terms of current international architectural conversations. The idea is that they sharpen the ability to advance on those topics elaborating a critical approximation and putting their imagination and knowledge into play to create the seed of a proposal.

Contents

The course will be structured in three chapters:
• The Identification of a current relevant spatial topic per team
• The elaboration of a critical spatial argument
• The making of a short film that encapsulates a seed of a proposal for the future

Methodology

This class is based on the principals of critical pedagogy, that is, the students will become aware of power structures and will develop critical thinking skills. The group will operate in Intelligent Clusters or teams that will identify topics, open conversations, elaborate arguments and ultimately propose a vision for potential futures.

Evaluation

Evaluating critical spatial engagement through short film projects.
• Integration of critical pedagogical principles throughout the course.
• Collaboration and effective communication within Intelligent Clusters or teams.
• Engagement with feedback and willingness to revise and refine ideas.
• Reflection on personal growth and development of critical thinking skills.
• Contribution to collective learning and the advancement of critical spatial engagement.

Evaluation Criteria

Students are requested to submit all the exercises through the e-study platform, in the subject folder.

System MIAD for grading exercises:
0–4.9 Fail (this means that the tutor will have to ask the student to submit a supplementary work).
5.0–6.9 Pass.
7.0–8.9 Good.
9.0–10 Excellent/Distinction.

On this basis, students will be evaluated on several aspects such as:
Attendance - 10 %
Assignments - 60 %
Final presentation - 40 %
Blog posts submitted in order to get final marks.

Basic Bibliography

1. Mouffe, Chantal. Art and Democracy: Art as an Agonistic Intervention in Public Space. London: Verso, 2019.
2. Mouffe, Chantal. The Democratic Paradox. London: Verso, 2000.
3. Danto, Arthur C. Art, Democracy and Philosophy in America. New York: Columbia University Press, 2003.
4. Cartiere, Cameron, and Shelly Willis. The Practice of Public Art. London: Routledge, 2008.
5. Mesch, Claudia. Art and Politics: A Small History of Art for Social Change since 1945. London: I.B. Tauris, 2005.

Additional Material

https://vimeo.com/118853150
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Zj_k2F5LQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtDILv-y4ic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3s_pJw7OAU