Architectural Writings & Journalism detailed Syllabus for B Architecture (ARCH), 2018 scheme has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the VTU students. For Course Code, Teaching Department, Paper Setting Board, Theory Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Duration in Hours, CIE Marks, Total Marks, Credits and other information, visit full semester subjects post given below. The Syllabus PDF files can also be downloaded from the official website of the university.
For all the other VTU 7th Sem Syllabus for B.Arch 2018 Scheme, do visit B Architecture 7th Sem 2018 Scheme. For all the Professional Elective-V 7th Sem 2018 subjects refer to Professional Elective-V Scheme. The detail syllabus for architectural writings & journalism is as follows.
Course Objectives:
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OUTLINE:
Introduction: Overview and objectives of role of writing and journalism in architecture; Writing and Journalism skills: research, writing, editing and criticism. Creative Writing: Techniques and methods of expressing an architectural narrative or description through forms of creative writings such as fiction, poetry, travel writing, blogging which are based on architecture or employ architecture as a context. Analytical Writing: Techniques and methods of researching, analyzing and critiquing architecture through forms of analytical writings such as research papers, journal writings and critical essays. Documentation and Technical Writing: Techniques and methods of recording, authenticating and examining architecture through documentation and technical writings. Architectural Journalism: Introduction, scope and constraints of print, audio and visual architectural journalism in the context of newspapers, radio, film, and television. Roles of an architectural journalist as a reporter, reviewer, cartoonist, interviewer, feature writer and specialist writer. Contemporary Architectural Writing and Journalism: Issues and Potential: Role of an architect as a writer and journalist in scripting the narrative of architecture; Topics relevant and needed in an architectural journals and current issues; Mass Media and Public Opinion – critique of architecture through new age journalism and technology; Issues of code of ethics, copyright, royalty, publishing rights and policies; Citation and plagiarism.
METHODS:
- Presentations on the techniques of writing different genres
- Discussions of various readings to familiarize and analyze the methods and styles of writing.
- Writing assignments related to the genres culminating in a term paper
- Interactions with architectural writers and journalists to share their experience / perspective
- Visit to Publication / Media house to understand the process of publishing
Assessment:
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Reference Books:
- Wiseman, Carter (2014), Writing Architecture: A Practical Guide to Clear Communication about the Built Environment, Trinity University Press
- Lange, Alexandra (2012), Writing About Architecture: Mastering the Language of Buildings and Cities, Princeton Architectural Press
- Schmalz, Bill 92014), The Architect’s Guide to Writing: For Design and Construction Professionals, Images Publishing Dist Ac
- Sykes, A. Krista (2007), The Architecture Reader: Essential Writings from Vitruvius to the Present, George Braziller Inc.
- Musa, Majd, Al-Asad, Mohammad (2007), Architectural Criticism and Journalism, Umberto Allemandi & Co
- Edward Jay Friedlander and John Lee (2000), Feature Writing for Newspapers and Magazines, 4th edition, Longman.
For detail Syllabus of all other subjects of ARCH, 2018 scheme, visit B Architecture 7th Sem Syllabus for 2018 scheme.
For all (CBSE & Non-CBSC) B.Arch results, visit VTU B.Arch all semester results.