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IAT394-3-2010.pdf
Credit Hours: 3
Instructors:
Russell Taylor
Location: SFU Surrey, Room 5100
Semester: Fall 2010
Course Description:
An optional fourth course and directed study. Participants must receive approval for their topics from the Field School instruction team prior to departure to Italy. Students can work individually or in teams on research or applied projects. Research must contribute to the ongoing ItaliaDesign repository. Projects focus on furthering knowledge of Italian Design and Innovation practices and extending the course concepts.
Course Objectives:
Learning outcomes expected for students include:
- Guided Independent Study and Directed Study
Learning Activities + Evaluation:
Grading will be based on team based or individual course projects in consultation with instructors.
Research Documentation: 25%
Preliminary Project Brief: 35%
Final Project: 40%
Texts, Resources + Materials:
References:
“Design Directory Italy” by Ross King
“Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling” by Ross King
“Brunelleschi's Dome” by Robert Lumley & John Foot
“Italian Cityscapes: Culture and Urban Change in Contemporary Italy” by John Foot; Modern Italy
Prerequisites:
Completion of 48 credits, including IAT 391, 392 and 393.
Last Updated: May 26, 2010
These course outlines are drafts and are subject to change.
