Heads' Meetings 2006
9th Meeting of Heads of European Schools of Architecture
New Directive – New Directions…
What is the Academic Direction of our Schools in this New Context?
Preliminary Agenda
Welcome Session
Saturday 2 September 2006 , 19:30-21:00
Session 1: Mapping
Sunday 3 September 2006 , 9:30-13:00
• Do you wish to know how the different Schools of Architecture of Europe operate and how they are planning for the future?
• How many interpretations of the Bologna Accord can be found in the Schools of Architecture in Europe ?
• What are the different contemporary profiles of graduates in the Schools of Architecture in Europe ?
• Can we map the main competences and skills associated with these profiles?
Session 2: EU Recognition
Sunday 3 September 2006 , 14:30-18:00
• Are you aware that if you change the program me within your School or develop a 3+2 or any other new format within your educational structure that your graduates will not be able to be employed in other European Member States unless you have notified the EU of these changes?
• Do you know that other Member States are entitled to raise doubts about these changes should you adopt them?
• If your School is located in one of the ten new Member States, did you know that your graduates will only benefit from EU Recognition until the end of the academic year 2006? The privileges associated with acquired rights do not extend beyond this date and unless you have notified the EU, your graduates will not be able to be employed in other Member States in Europe ?
• Do you know the process in which you should engage in order to apply to the EU for recognition?
• Do you know that there is a new Qualifications Directive?
• Are you aware that the Architect's Directive will cease to exist on 20 October 2007 ?
• Do you understand the consequences of this?
Session 3: Graduates' Academic and Professional Profile
Monday 4 September 2006 , 9:30-13:00
• Do you know that Architectural Education and the associated curricula in Europe will be defined in terms of competences?
• Has your School defined the competences and skills associated with the profile of the graduate it wishes to deliver?
• Do you wish to be part of the discussion that defines these competences?
• Have you thought of the consequences and impact the definition of competences and skills of your graduates will have on your school curriculum?
General Assembly
Monday 4 September 2006 , 14:30-17:00
Session 4 : Relationships with the Profession(s)
Tuesday 5 September 2006 , 9:30-13:00
• Should the Profession(s) be involved in defining these competences?
• How will these issues reflect the relationship between education and the profession(s)?
Session 5: Synthesis and Conclusions
Tuesday 5 September 2006 , 14:30-16:00
Excursion in the broader Hania Region and Dinner
