NVCC—Alexandria Campus-----Syllabus

ARC 200

History of Architecture       Fall  2010

4 credit hours

Instructor: Professor H. H. Liebman 703-845-6530 hliebman @ nvcc.edu

Office Hours  Wed. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm and Tues.2:00pm-4:00m  or by appointment Rm 352 AA

Text: Architecture-From Prehistory to Post-Modernism , Trachtenberg & Hyman

Purpose: To familiarize students with architectural works and ideas which are considered historically significant.

This course is divided into four topics: Week Reading Chapter Pages

Classical Architecture 1,2,3,4 2,3 83-155

Early Christian, Byzantine and Pre-Romanesque 5,6,7,8 4,5 155-200

Romanesque and Gothic 9,10,11,12 5,6 200-280

Renaissance and Baroque 13,14,15,16 7,8 280-380

Assignments and Exams :

Every three weeks each student will be expected to produce an ink on Mylar ( 11”x17” ) drawing of an assigned building of historical significance. These drawings should include a floor plan and a perspective or section through the building. An elevation is optional. Non –architecture majors may substitute a five page illustrated paper.

Each student will make an oral presentation on the building assigned. Please make 42 copies of your text and graphic information gathered in your research.

These assignments will comprise 25% of the final grade. Seven exams will comprise 75% of the final grade.(25% for take home exams—50% for in class exams)

Policy on Attendance and Student Behavior

All policies defined in the NVCC student handbook will be adhered to. Note: Last day to withdraw with a "W" grade is Nov.1.