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17846
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| Year |
5
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
5
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| Workload |
TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Psychology
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Entry requirements |
Not applicable.
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Learning outcomes |
Lectures and theoretical-practical classes: suitable for explaining the functioning of the visual system, the Theory of Form, and the concepts of spatial perception.
Case studies and analysis of architectural examples: facilitate understanding of the application of visual perception in architecture and the relationship between depth, space, and aesthetics.
Group work and class discussions: promote the development of communication skills, mutual respect, and teamwork, in addition to stimulating critical reflection on the experience of spaces.
Individual and group research projects: encourage autonomy in scientific research, the integration of knowledge, and practical application in real architectural contexts.
Oral presentations and written reports: allow students to develop their Portuguese language skills, both oral and written.
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Syllabus |
Psychology and Architecture. From architect viewing: Creativity and the architectural objects.
From subject viewing: the interaction and recreation of the architectural object. Human interaction with architectural environment: implication of some psychological processes.
Vision: light and the visual system, and the image that is reconstructed in mind.
Perceiving depth. Perceptual constancies.
Figure and ground: The gestalt laws of perceptual organization and the factors that determine which area is figure. Perceptual organization.
Perception: constructive and active process – impossible figures.
Factors that has influence on visual perception: individuals, environmental, cultural and aesthetic
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Main Bibliography |
ragonés, J. I. & Amérigo, M. (Coords.) (2010). Psicología Ambiental (3ª Ed.). Pirámide.
Art in Architecture–Visual Perception. Arqº. Shirish Sukhatme. http://www.artinarch.com/visual_perception.html
Goldstein, E. B. & Cacciamani, L. (2022). Sensation & Perception (11th edition). Cengage
Learning. ISBN 9780357446478, 035744647X
Schiffman, R. (2005). Sensação e percepção. LCT.
Sternberg, R. J. (2010). Psicologia Cognitiva (5ª Ed). Artmed Editora.
Zumthor, P. (2009). Pensar a arquitectura. Editora Gustavo Gili.
Gregory, R.L. (1997). Eye and Brain: The psychology of seeing. Oxford University Press.
Hoffman, D. D. (2000). Visual Intelligence: How we create what we see. W W Norton & Co., Ltd.
Muga, H. (2006). Psicologia da arquitectura. Gailivro.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
1. Group work (TG): 50% of the final grade (10 points)
2. Preparation and completion of individual work - 20% of the final grade (4 points).
3. Group report: TP activities + summary of group work presentations: 30% (6 points).
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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