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digital data presentation. Final

jury review has been realized

successfully at the FA STU.

Such form of long distance

learning will continue at the FA

STU. Experience from the first

applications must therefore lead

to improvement of the teach-

ing and technology facilities.

Emphasis lay in the appropri-

ate technology equipment for

the long distance defence of

students' projects with more

sophisticated audio-video

devices.

Conclusion

All presented studies had common methodological features. Basic information about

the project, specific data entries, building regulation, site references and photos

have been available on a server through hypertext organized web pages linked with

other important sources. More that final design result we were oriented on design

methods influenced by ICT (Information and Communication Technologies). Videocon-

ferencing enables the visual presentation of design in real time. In the architectural

education it represents the method for verification of design quality. On the other

hand, professors and students have an opportunity to join the design process even

if they are on abroad station. By the means of videoconferencing tools the education

converges to practice and therefore could represent the important methodology tool

in architectural education.

Such form of long distance learning will continue at the FA STU. Experience from

the first applications must therefore lead to improvement of the teaching and tech-

nology environment. Emphasis lays in the appropriate technology equipment for the

long distance defence of student projects; (so as the running with the camera and

microphone during the videoconference sessions seemed nearly comic); with more

sophisticated audio-video devices, beepers and back-up power supply.

References

Dobson, A.: Digital Creativity – Architectural Design in the Electronic Age. In: Architekonické

listy FA STU, Vol.10, 2006, Nos. 3-4. pp.33-50

Joklová, V.: E-learning and Information and Communication Technologies in Architecture and

Landscape Design. In: Architekonické listy FA STU, Vol.10, 2006, Nos. 3-4. pp.75-91

Košco, I.: Ukážka využitia videokonferencií v štúdiu architektúry. In: Architekonické listy FA

STU, Vol.10, 2006, Nos. 3-4. pp.60-67

Lizon, P.: Distant Learning Education of an Architectural Design Studio and of a Theory and

Fig. 9
Videoconference consultations with professor Lizon via
VRVS system