COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This lecture course is a primer on the language and rationale of classical architecture. As an introduction to the classical orders, the course is an overview of the elements of classical architecture for beginners, interested laypersons, and those seeking a refresher. It offers an excellent prequel for students who intend to continue their education with a more focused study of the individual orders that will be offered by the Southeast Chapter in 2023. This course provides an overview of the core canonical reference literature on classical architecture, exposure to the basic rules, measurements, and proportions used in the classical architectural language, and an overview of the canon of the Orders of Architecture. The course concludes with an exploration of the enduring appeal of classical architecture, helping the student to discover reasons to employ the language in their work, and answer the question, "Why Classicism?"
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Students will be provided with an overview of the language and rationale of classical
architecture.
2. Students will receive an overview of a practical shortlist of key reference literature on
classical architecture.
3. By the end of this course, participants will have a basic understanding the core metaprinciples
that distinguish classical architecture from modernist architecture.
4. By the end of this course, participants will have become familiar with the core elements that
comprise the classical language of architecture.
5. Students will acquire an understanding of several important reasons for the success and
enduring value of the classical language of architecture.
COURSE FORMAT:
This is a three-hour lecture course, presented in two 1.5-hour sessions. The material is presented in
a PowerPoint slide presentation. Attendance for the course is being offered in a hybrid format, in-person option at ADAC in Atlanta or via Zoom Webinar. When registering please choose an attendance option. The link for remote attendance will be provided on Friday, October 7, 2022.
For those attending in person, lunch will not be provided. You are welcome to bring a lunch or snack. Snacks, water, and soft drinks will be provided during the break between sessions.
To receive continuing education credit attendance for the full course is required.
COURSE SUPPLIES:
Notebook or sketchbook for taking notes and possible sketches. A syllabus and course packet will be provided for each in-person participant and emailed to all remote participants.