The module Cultural Spaces deals with the initiation, coordination and implementation of a research project in architecture. The aim is to simulate a concrete topic that could be implemented.
The VO Analysis of Hypotheses and Processes of Applied Research in Architecture provides an insight into the making of, introducing backgrounds to following topics:
- What means research in architecture?
- What are the topics?
- What is the meaning of keywords, such as:
research in teaching, research-led design, art-based research, design accompanying research, development and appreciation of the arts, pure scientific research in architecture?
Frame:
- Which institutions for project funding exist (at international, national, Vienna, TU-level etc.)?
- How is it possible to find the right calls at the appropriate research funding institutions?
Implementation:
- How to generate a project idea?
- How to formulate a research question?
- How to find the matching funding?
- How to get to partners?
Presentations of representatives of research funding institutions in Austria on national, international and European level.
Workshops and discussions with the aim to create a research idea.
This semester, the topic of the projects will deal with World Heritage, tourism and traditional architecture in Amasra, Turkey.
INTRODUCTION: Monday, 05.03.2018 10:00 Seminar room 251
Courses: Wednesdays 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00
Excursion to the Black Sea coast of Turkey between April 7-15, 2018
At the end of the semester the students shall be able to draft a topic within the wide field of applied architectural research, which could have chances to be supported through a chosen funding institution.
Outline of a (fictional) research project in form of a one-pager including research question, research approach, potential partners and which kind of funding would be addressed;
Presentation as 3 Minute Pitch