PLSD
2200

Introduction to Architectural Theory Lecture

Parsons School of Design: Sch. Art and Dsgn Hist and Th

Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students
Intro to Arch Theory: Lec
Spring 2025
Taught By: Claudia Marina
Section: A

CRN: 2556

Credits: 0

Why a course exclusively on architectural theory? In many professional schools, theory often gets collapsed into a “history/theory” amalgamation, one that fails to take into account the way that theory informs not just a historical analysis of built and unbuilt forms, but also the technology and design of architecture. Being conversant in architectural theory is a critical skill that manifests in all aspects of the discipline—from conception to experimentation to execution. Theory must be provocative, but it must also integrate with, and illuminate, practice. The course shall be taught so as to treat architectural theory as a discipline unto itself, taking pains to ensure that students understand why and how theory matters to the study of architecture, urban design, and general questions of spatial construction.

Open to: University undergraduate students. Pre-requisites: first-year university writing course and at least one prior history or methods course in art, media, film, or visual culture. Co-requisite(s): PLSD 2201 Recitation.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: Sch. Art and Dsgn Hist and Th (ADHT)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Lecture (L)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 75

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 7:26am EDT 10/8/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2025 - 5/14/2025