How is the study program structured?

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Basic planning and design skills are learned: an understanding of spatial thinking and causal relationships, the design of spaces and processes, the use of technical and communicative tools, whether by hand, computer or model making, and the successful presentation of one's own work.

In 4 fields of study, the foundations for interdisciplinary thinking and action are taught across ASL:

  • General sciences,
  • Fine Arts,
  • Design and representation,
  • instruments, processes and technology, planning objects and planning levels.

Students are thus prepared for a career that is characterized by broadly diversified, interdisciplinary and constantly changing tasks.

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While the theoretical-systematic courses offered in the first three semesters of study are predominantly compulsory, an increased proportion of compulsory elective modules after the 3rd semester of the Bachelor's degree makes it possible to specify the content of the course with individually selected focal points of interest. The competence fields of knowledge, understanding and ability are thus meaningfully combined.

Key qualifications are taught in introductory studios and project modules: teamwork and time management skills, conceptual, creative and scientific work, communication, integration and presentation skills.

Excursions open up a critical view of practice. Exchange programs with international universities offer the opportunity to deepen your studies abroad and promote international relationships. The practical semester complements and deepens the training.

Sample study plan

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Semester 1 I Introductory Studio

The interdisciplinary oriented introductory studio introduces the basics and diversity of planning or designing. The focus of the studio work is on conceptual and creative thinking, design and representation as well as communication within the team and externally.

The aim of the introduction is to convey the common content-related basics and initial methodological knowledge - such as perspective drawing or the basics of computer work in CAD or layout programs - for the three disciplines of architecture, urban planning and landscape planning.

2nd semester I Introductory project

The introductory project in the 2nd semester expands the learned skills on the basis of a subject-related task with comparatively simple structural-spatial or conceptual contexts.

From 3rd semester I Elective project modules

In the 3rd-6th semesters, elective project modules are offered that combine the learning objective of design and planning competence with various subject content focuses. Together we work on the continuous development of fundamental subject-specific knowledge in the current and future-oriented subject areas of architecture:

Design and Technology (encompasses design and the design process as such at all task and scale levels with reference to structural-spatial and constructional implementation).

Environment and sustainability (includes issues of ecology, economy, sociology as well as technology and culture in the context of design and construction)

Construction industry and project development (includes the area of construction project management, related to design, realization planning and construction execution)

    Semester 5 I Practical Project with "Professional Practical Studies

    In the 5th semester, a practical project supervised by the department combines theory and practice and offers the opportunity for a personal "strengths and weaknesses analysis". Students learn about the demands of practice by working in an office and make valuable contacts for after graduation.

    At this point, students have the experience and knowledge gained in four semesters of study at their disposal and can thus also be entrusted with independent activities at the practical offices. Subsequently, within the framework of the bachelor thesis, there is the opportunity to specifically expand the interests, deficits and potentials identified in the practical project.

    Semester 6 I Project module and preparation for the bachelor thesis

    The project module in the 6th semester generally prepares students specifically for the topic of the final thesis (Bachelor's thesis). The further course of studies and the final Bachelor's thesis are designed in such a way that the interests developed in the practical project can be intensified.

    General

    A degree program consists of modules that are defined in the examination regulations and described in more detail in the module handbook. In terms of content and time, it makes sense to study these modules in a certain order. For each degree program, there is a sample study plan that shows you an ideal typical course. If you study in this way, you will be able to complete your studies in the standard period of study. This is not always possible, so there may be individual deviations from the suggested sequence. When planning, you should bear in mind that not every module is offered in the winter and summer semesters and that some modules necessarily build on each other or have other participation requirements. The student advisor will support you in the individual organization of your studies.