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  • Honors Architecture and Urban Form (Rome)

    Architecture and Urban Form – H-Opton Friendly Course
    31986 INTR-220-01C |  TBA |  Summer Session II  |  July 7 – July 20|  3.0 cr.
    General Education Area IV:  Humanistic Thought;
     Instructors:  Matthew Kubik and Samantha Birk

  • Have you ever wanted to travel to Europe?  What would you say if you could do that while earning honors credit towards your degree?  If you are interested in such a class, check out Architecture and Urban Form (INTR 220), held during Summer Session II (July 4-July18). This 3 credit hour interdisciplinary course examines the history of Rome through its art, architecture, and urban space. Neither prerequisites in art or architecture, nor fluency in the Italian language are necessary.  The course is team-taught and utilizes the expertise of each faculty member through tours and lectures. The visual arts component of this course places special emphasis on major time periods of Roman history from the Etruscans through the 17th century, methods of analysis; the importance of historical and cultural context, and changes and developments of styles. Students will gain insight as to the role that visual arts played in the political, social, and religious milieu throughout Roman history. Additionally, students will gain first-hand experience interpreting ancient sites using artistic, historical, archaeological, and anthropological methodology. Taking advantage of archeological sites, museums, and monuments in the urban environment, this course incorporates lectures and guided studies, permitting students to work from primary sources.  Additionally, students will gain first-hand experience interpreting works of art and how Roman art and architecture influence and effect our own western artistic sensibilities.

    Matthew Kubik is Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering Technology.  His postgraduate studies were conducted at the Royal College of Art, and the Architectural Association School of Architecture, London, England. He is an award winning architect who has lead 11 study tours to Rome, Italy.

    Samantha Birk (Master of Arts/Master of Fine Arts, Ohio University ) is a member of the Honors faculty and associate faculty in the Department of Fine Arts and Visual Communication and Design. She brings to the classroom an expertise in European, African, Pre-Columbian, and Native American art through her experience in both scholarly and field research.  Professor Birk is also Instructional Designer for IPFW and works closely with faculty using technology to support teaching.

IPFW is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University.