Day excursions

Tutors
Various Tutors

Title
Day excursions

Context
The scale of the detail, the building, the city and the landscape

Credits
1 ECTS points

Participation
Team work

Educational philosophy
Besides the long excursions, the department organises shorter trips; a part day or a few sessions. These excursions to especially interesting current projects for spatial designers like trade fairs, exhibitions, project and studio visits are sometimes organised with other departments from the Gerrit Rietveld Academie.
The aim is to acquaint students with the current state of affairs in the field of spatial design. What themes and which design solutions are key? How do I as a student compare to the establishment (historic and current)? Do I find inspiration and how does that work?
You prepare a report in which you clearly communicate your personal views and present your opinion about the visit. In consultation with the tutor you determine what resources you will use for this (e.g. blog, photo/film report).

The reflection of the student on their position as a spatial designer. The collection and selection of knowledge about art, spatial and architectural history. Collaboration on logistical matters. Learning to sketch, design, present and execute a written and verbal report.

Methodology
The students should actively engage in the organisation of logistics and content. They must also write a report or a review of the excursion; an excerpt of which can be placed on the department blog/website. In addition, assignments such as sketching, will be undertaken on the spot.