Department of Architecture

Architecture BA

Curriculum 2023-2024

Study Structure

1st yr Fall
Initiation ALL111-05H / 5 ECTS	S MC
Architecture and Methodology I ARK101-11H/ 11 ECTS	S MC
International Architectural History HFR160-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Concepts and theories I HFR161-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Architecture Drawing VER118-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
prent/tré/laser/ljósmyndun VER124-04H / 4 ECTS	T MC

1st yr Spring
Architecture and Methodology II ARK103-10H / 10 ECTS	S MC
Design - Process and Realisation ARK101-08H / 8 ECTS	S MC
Concepts and theories II HFR261-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Classic Architecure 4 ECTS	TH MC
CAD I VER130-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Programs for Architects VER260-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC

2nd yr Fall
Urban LAB ARK200-18H / 18 ECTS	S MC
Concepts and theories III HFR265-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Design and Environment HFR264-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Modelmaking for Architects VER204-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Mapping and Visualization VER229-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC

2nd yr Spring
Dialog SAMT002S / 2 ECTS	S MC
Community ALL200-03H / 3 ECTS	S MC
Urban Making ARK201-13H / 13 ECTS	S MC
Building Science HFR220-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC
Classic Architecure HFR245-04H/ 4 ECTS	TH MC
Concepts and theories I HFR265-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Modelmaking II VER280-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Framsetning 2 ECTS	T MC

3rd yr Fall
Man made environment at a juncture ARK30-16H / 16 ECTS	S MC
Research ARK303-02H / 2 ECTS	S MC
Thesis Preparation BAH300-00H / 0 ECTS	TH MC
Final Thesis BAH350-08H / 8 ECTS	TH MC
Concepts and theories IV HFR361-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC

3rd yr Spring
Portfolio ALL303-02H / 2 ECTS	S MC
BA Project ARK300-22H / 22 ECTS	S MC
Final Project-Analysis HFR323-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC
Design and Society HFR340-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC

Study Structure

2020 - 2021

1. yr Fall
Initiation ALL111-05H / 5 ECTS	S MC
Architecture and Methodology I ARK101-11H/ 11 ECTS	S MC
International Architectural History HFR160-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Concepts and theories I HFR161-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Architecture Drawing VER118-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
prent/tré/laser/ljósmyndun VER124-04H / 4 ECTS	T MC

1. yr Spring
Architecture and Methodology II ARK103-10H / 10 ECTS	S MC
Design - Process and Realisation ARK101-08H / 8 ECTS	S MC
Concepts and theories II HFR261-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
The History of Architecture HFR101-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
CAD I VER130-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Programs for Architects VER260-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC

2. yr Fall
Urban LAB ARK200-18H / 18 ECTS	S MC
Concepts and theories I HFR265-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Design and Environment HFR264-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Modelmaking for Architects VER204-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Mapping and Visualization VER229-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC

2. yr Spring
Dialog SAMT002S / 2 ECTS	S MC
Community ALL200-03H / 3 ECTS	S MC
Urban Making ARK201-13H / 13 ECTS	S MC
Building Science HFR220-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC
The History of Architecture in Iceland HFR101-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Concepts and theories I HFR265-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Modelmaking VER280-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC

3. yr Fall
Man made environment at a juncture ARK30-16H / 16 ECTS	S MC
Research ARK303-02H / 2 ECTS	S MC
Thesis Preparation BAH300-00H / 0 ECTS	TH MC
Final Thesis BAH350-08H / 8 ECTS	TH MC
Design and Society HFR361-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC

3. yr Spring
Portfolio ALL303-02H / 2 ECTS	S MC
BA Project ARK300-22H / 22 ECTS	S MC
Final Project-Analysis HFR323-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC
Design and Society HFR340-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC

2019 - 2020

1. yr Fall
Initiation ALL111-06H / 5 ECTS	S MC
Architecture and Methodology ARK102-10H / 10 ECTS	S MC
Discussion HARK123-01H / 1 ECTS	S MC
International Architectural History HFR160-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Concepts and theories I HFR161-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Architecture Drawing VER118-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Workshop Architecture VER124-04H / 4 ECTS	T MC

1. yr Spring
Design-Process-House no. 1 ARK103-08H / 10 ECTS	S MC
Design-Process and Realisation ARK101-08H / 6 ECTS	S MC
Concepts and theories I HFR261-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
The History of Architecture HFR101-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
CAD I VER130-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Programs for Architects VER260-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC

2. yr Fall
Profession I- Urban Analysis ARK200-06H / 6 ECTS	S MC
Profession II- Building a City ARK202-10H / 10 ECTS	S MC
Discussion ARK123-01H / 1 ECTS	S MC
Urban Studies HFR200-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Design and Environment HFR264-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Modelmaking for Architects VER204-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Mapping and Visualization VER200-03H / 3 ECTS	T MC

2. yr Spring
Dialogue SAMT002S / 2 ECTS	S MC
Design Agency- Urban Densification ARK200-10H / 11 ECTS	S MC
Community ALL200-03H / 3 ECTS	S MC
Byggingareðlisfræði / 2 ECTS	TH MC
The History of Architecture in Iceland HFR101-04H / 2 ECTS	TH MC
Concepts and theories I / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Modelmaking for Architects II / 2 ECTS	T MC
Presentation / 4 ECTS	T MC

3. yr Fall
Design and Integration ARK300-20H / 20 ECTS	S MC
Research ARK303-02H / 2 ECTS	S MC
Thesis Preparation BAH300-00H / 0 ECTS	TH MC
Final Thesis BAH300-06H / 6 ECTS	TH MC
Concepts and theories IV HFR361-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC

3. yr Spring
Portfolio ALL303-02H / 2 ECTS	S MC
BA Degree Project ARK300-22H / 22 ECTS	S MC
Final Project Analysis HFR323-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC
Design and Society HFR340-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC

2018 - 2019

1. yr Fall
Initiation ALL111-06H / 6 ECTS	S MC
Architecture and Methodology ARK102-10H / 10 ECTS	S MC
Design and Society II HFR101-08H / 8 ECTS	TH MC
CAD I VER130-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Architecture Drawing VER118-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Introduction to Woodworkshop VER103-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Introduction Laugarnes INTR101-0H / 0 ECTS	T MC

1. yr Spring
Design-Process-House no. 1 ARK103-08H / 10 ECTS	S MC
Design-Process and Realisation ARK101-08H / 6 ECTS	S MC
Architectural Theory HFR229-02H / 12 ECTS	TH MC
Design and Society I HFR110-06H / 6 ECTS	TH MC
Photography for Architects VER120-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
CAD II VER220-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Illustator/In-Design/PS VER210-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC

2. yr Fall
Profession I- Urban Analysis ARK200-06H / 6 ECTS	S MC
Profession II- Building a City ARK202-10H / 10 ECTS	S MC
Urban Studies HFR200-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Building Science HFR220-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC
The History of Architecture HFR101-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Creative Writing HFR211-04H / 4 ECTS	TH ME
Narrative and Performance HFR229-04H / 6 ECTS	TH ME
International Product Design HFR213-04H / 4 ECTS	TH ME
Decolonized Art Design HFR244-02H / 4 ECTS	TH ME

2. yr Spring
Dialogue SAMT002S / 2 ECTS	S MC
Design Agency- Urban Densification ARK200-08H / 10 ECTS	S MC
Together ALL200-06H / 4 ECTS	S MC
Design and Society III HFR210-06H / 6 ECTS	TH MC
Detail Design HFR240-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC
Architecture Theory I HFR315-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC
Modelmaking for Architects VER204-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Presentation VER330-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC

3. yr Fall
Design and Integration ARK300-20H / 20 ECTS	S MC
Research ARK303-02H / 2 ECTS	S MC
Thesis Preparation BAH300-00H / 0 ECTS	TH MC
Final Thesis BAH300-06H / 6 ECTS	TH MC
Architectural Theory II BAH316-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC

3. yr Spring
Portfolio L303-02H / 2 ECTS	S MC
Final Project ARK301-22H / 22 ECTS	S MC
Design and Society IV HFR303-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Final Project Analysis HFR313-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC

2017 - 2018

1. yr Fall
Initiation ALL111-06H / 6 ECTS	S MC
Architecture and Methodology ARK102-10H / 10 ECTS	S MC
Design and Society II HFR101-08H / 8 ECTS	TH MC
CAD I VER130-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Architecture Drawing VER118-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Introduction to Woodworkshop VER103-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Introduction Laugarnes INTR101-0H / 0 ECTS	T MC
Programs for Architects VER260-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC

1. yr Spring
Design-Process-House no. 1 ARK103-08H / 10 ECTS	S MC
Design-Process and Realisation ARK101-08H / 6 ECTS	S MC
Architectural Theory HFR229-02H / 12 ECTS	TH MC
Design and Society I HFR110-06H / 6 ECTS	TH MC
Photography for Architects VER120-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
CAD II VER220-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC

2. yr Fall
Profession I- Urban Analysis ARK200-06H / 6 ECTS	S MC
Profession II- Building a City ARK202-10H / 10 ECTS	S MC
Urban Studies HFR200-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC
Building Science HFR220-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC
The History of Architecture HFR101-04H / 6 ECTS	TH MC
Creative Writing HFR211-04H / 4 ECTS	TH ME
Narrative and Performance HFR229-04H / 6 ECTS	TH ME
International Product Design HFR213-04H / 4 ECTS	TH ME

2. yr Spring
Dialogue SAMT002S / 2 ECTS	S MC
Design Agency- Urban Densification ARK200-08H / 10 ECTS	S MC
Together ALL200-06H / 4 ECTS	S MC
Design and Society III HFR210-06H / 6 ECTS	TH MC
Detail Design HFR240-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC
Architecture Theory I HFR315-02H / 2 ECTS	TH MC
Modelmaking for Architects VER204-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC
Presentation VER330-02H / 2 ECTS	T MC

3. yr Fall
Design and Integration ARK300-20H / 20 ECTS	S MC
Research ARK303-02H / 2 ECTS	S MC
Thesis Preparation BAH300-00H / 0 ECTS	TH MC
Final Thesis BAH300-06H / 6 ECTS	TH MC

3. yr Spring
Portfolio L303-02H / 2 ECTS	S MC
Final Project ARK301-22H / 22 ECTS	S MC
Design and Society IV HFR303-04H / 4 ECTS	TH MC

TH	Theory
T	Technical Practices
S	Studio Practices

MC	Mandatory Course
E	Elective Course

Curriculum

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Curriculum 2022-2023