KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING ABILITY:
Graduates:
° will have adequate knowledge of instruments relative to the constructive feasibility of the project, the construction process, change and impacts on the environment as well as adequate knowledge of aesthetic, distributive, functional, structural, construction, managerial, economic and landscape aspects.
° will have adequate knowledge of aspects linked to technical and economic feasibility, budget, the construction process, the production of building materials and environmental impacts.
° will have adequate knowledge of Italian and European legislation on urban design, public buildings and real-estate management; will be able to analyze the different stages of the building process and will know the legislation on safety equipment in the workplace as well as the norms regulating quality certification.
° will have knowledge of the engineering aspects of safety and protection on building sites with regard to necessary measures for prevention and management of emergencies (as required in the new degree course).
° will have adequate knowledge of the basic sciences related to architecture and engineering.
These skills are developed through lectures and practical exercises, supported by specialised tutorials and home study. Assessment is carried out through oral examination and written papers.
ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
Graduates:
° will have knowledge and understanding of the typological, functional, structural and technological properties of construction and building materials within the wider natural environment and the social, economic and productive context.
° will have knowledge and understanding of the history of architecture and building as well as the instruments and forms of design so as to be able to understand a building's origins and subsequent modifications over time within its social and historical context.
° will have adequate knowledge and understanding of the necessary legal, economic and financial principles for correct analysis and understanding of how buildings are designed and built; will have knowledge of the methodologies and techniques of project analysis and approach and will be able to develop investment programmes on technical and economical feasibility, evaluation of overall costs and be able to define assignments and working practices.
To achieve these objectives, a significant number of hours are devoted to practical exercises under the guidance of a professor and to design projects, both in groups or individually, as well as to seminars held by teaching staff. Assessment, through written and oral exams as well as practical activities, essay submissions and problem solving scenarios, requires students to complete specific tasks that require competence with tools and methodologies as well as the ability to assess autonomously. During internships, assessment is carried out on the basis of a report submitted by the student.
JUDGEMENT SKILLS:
Graduates:
° will demonstrate the ability to assess environmental, spatial and organisational features within the context of a wider environment influenced by natural and built components in relation to historical modifications and the social, economic and territorial context, by analysing the characteristics of the materials used in the construction of a building and the building process as influenced by historical techniques and the static regime of the structures.
° will demonstrate ability to collect and select data and information to support analysis and to express an opinion on specific contexts.
The hands-on and studio activities, along with the students' assignments, will allow independent development of decision-making and judgement skills.
The assessment of independent judgement skills is done by combining the evaluation of the course units of the students' study programme with an appraisal of the student's ability to work autonomously and as part of a group during the assignments given in preparation for the final examination.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Graduates:
° will demonstrate the ability to communicate with other professionals (architects, engineers) also through the preparation and interpretation of technical papers.
° will be able to work as part of a team with other professionals to develop a working knowledge and understanding of the themes dealt with and to identify coherent solutions and proposals.
° will be able to communicate both verbally and in writing in at least one other EU language, in addition to Italian.
° will demonstrate the ability to communicate contents, information and ideas relative to their own field of studies using the appropriate communicative media suitable for their audience.
During the practical activities, both in the classroom and in studios, the students are encouraged to participate actively to enable them to improve their ability to articulate clearly and comprehensively any possible doubts and/or requests for explanations on specific topics. Moreover, the final project gives the student a further opportunity to elaborate on and assess analysis skills, interpreting and communicating the work performed. This final project involves the presentation and discussion of a paper based on the student's course of studies in front of a board of examiners.
The achievement of the required communication skills is confirmed through the preparation of the written reports and documents and their oral presentation.
LEARNING SKILLS:
Graduates:
° will demonstrate the ability to keep continually abreast of regulations on safety and on quality certification.
° will demonstrate the ability to apply the methods and learning tools developed to update and elaborate on the programme contents studied, in professional contexts and undertaking further studies.
The learning abilities acquired are a result of the entire period of study, and in particular in-home study, the preparation for practical activities and individual projects, as well as the preparation for the final project and the preparation of the report on the internship period.
Learning skills are evaluated continuously throughout the learning period. The respect of deadlines, the presentation of independently collected data, tutoring during the preparation of projects, and the evaluation of the self-directed learning which has been developed during the completion of the final project are all considered.
