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Course Description Traditionally Rome is said to be founded on seven hills, but the history and the topography of Rome is a bit more complex than that. During a semester in Rome the students will learn to explore the logic of how a city develops on the example of the development of the city of Rome from ancient times till today. They will explore why some areas are developed before others, and which factors influence the emerging character of the city. Course Method Student’s work is divided in four different requirements: A group work analyzing the Seven Hills of Rome, consisting of sketches, analysis of historical cartography and contemporary maps, drawings of large scale, sections, geographical and topographical analyses; weekly sketches which should capture and reveal an important topic enfolded in the weekly lectures; mandatory presence during lectures and walks; and a final test at the end of the semester with questions on the topics of the lectures and the walks. Course Objectives- To gain basic understanding of Rome’s urban development and the historical reasons underlying its contemporary urban character; - To gain in-depth understanding of one of Rome’s famed hills; - To enhance understanding of scale and urban spatial dimensions through analysis and sketching; - To practice skills in effective communication of inventory, analysis and conclusions using sketches and diagrams, supplemented by annotations and brief text; - To effectively communicate discoveries in sketches, text, and digital powerpoint presentations. - The lectures are every Tuesday at 9:30 in the studio via Lata. - The walks are every Thursday morning: meeting point and time to be defined the Tuesday before.
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