Art History 301TC - Tech. of Architectural Design

This seminar investigates the role of technology;in the design of buildings in the pre-modern;world. We will perform the layout of a medieval;church plan employing geometric procedures, follow;the development of drawing in conception and;construction, and consider structural innovation;as a response to changing functional and;imaginative demands. Using digital software and;the facilities of the Makerspace, we will explore;the possibilities technology offers for the;analysis, reconstruction, and presentation of;historical architecture.

Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors; Prereq: A combination of 8 credits in art history, architectural studies, or art studio.