Updating conditions for courses and activities at the Faculty of architecture
Updated on 31st March 2020
Dear colleagues, dear students,
At the beginning I would like to thank you all for managing the transition to
emergency mode and distance learning, although I realize this is not without
difficulty. At the same time I would like to thank you for your patience.
We too often lack information and therefore I fully understand the uncertainty
that is omnipresent at the time the situation changes day by day. Therefore let
me introduce you the conclusions that have emerged from the discussions of the
last few days concerning the organization of studies and the operation of the
faculty. I have to say that not everything can be qualified at this point, but
I believe that the framework in which we are likely to move forward in the
upcoming weeks and months will be clear from the information provided.
Please also pay attention to the Recommendation of the Rector of BUT due to the
spread of coronavirus update: https://www.vutbr.cz/en/coronavirus
Please also pay attention to Dean´s decision no. 3/2020 Updating conditions for
courses and activities at the faculty in relation to the emergency and the
spread of the coronavirus https://www.vutbr.cz/uredni-deska/vnitrni-legislativa-fa/norma-d197789?armsgt=RaY7KVGbdz
For your conveniece document is attached to this email as well.
You can find structured information about the changes in the semester schedule
here (in Czech only): https://www.vutbr.cz/uredni-deska/vnitrni-legislativa-fa/-d189554/casovy-plan-akademickeho-roku-2019-2020-na-fa-vut-priloha-c-1-p189964?aid_redir=1
In English is the information summed up below including Q&A about topics
rised up from students´ and teachers´:
THE END OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 1st – 3rd year of bachelor degree and 1st year of
master degree.
Due to the uncertain development of the emergency situation the data below is
indicative and subject to change. The specific solution will always be
announced in advance with respect to the relevant decision of BUT and the
Government of the Czech Republic. The scenarios of finishing the semester are
considered in relation to the return to full-time classes (even to a limited
extent, eg smaller groups) as follows:
Return to full time classes until May 11, 2020
a) submission of the studio projects until 19.6. 2020, digitally and physically
b) obtaining credits in classes requiring part-time present teaching according
to the teacher´s instructions until 19.6. 2020
c) exam period according to the original schedule 18.5. – 19.6. 2020
Return to full time classes until June 1, 2020
a) submission of the atelier studio projects 19.6. 2020, digitally and
physically
b) obtaining credits in classes requiring part-time present teaching according
to the teacher´s instructions until 10.7. 2020
c) exam period of 5 weeks with beginning one week after return to the full-time
classes, latest term 08.06.2020 – 10.07.2020
Return to full time classes until 1.7. 2020
a) submission of the studio projects until 19.6. 2020, the form of submission
is defined according to situation.
b) obtaining credits in classes requiring part-time present teaching according
to the teacher´s instructions until 31.08. 2020
c) exam period in „holiday“ régime, ie extended and with increased number of
terms (from four to five) with the last possibility of passing exam 31.8.2020
Possibilities with a later return to the full-time classes are not considered
at the moment and would be subject to change at the BUT Rules for Studies
and Examinations.
Atelier exhibitions and eventual dates of the Bohuslav Fuchs Price are
postponed to September 2020, the dates will be specified
SUBMISSION OF BACHELOR THESIS AND FINAL EXAMS
a) Electronic submission of bachelor thesis is set for 18.05.2020 even if the
university is still closed on this date. Submission of printed form and model
is set for the date of the defence. Despite the emergency, the electronic and
printed form of the bachelor thesis must be in compliance.
b) Defence of bachelor thesis is set for 24.6.2020 and 25.6.2020. Oral part of
final exam is set for 8.6.2020 until 10.6.2020, possible correction term
1.7.2020. In the case that i tis not possible to carry out the Final exam or its
part within the term set, substitute terms will be announced in advance.
c) Graduations are likely to take place in September or October 2020
SUBMISSION OF MASTER THESIS AND FINAL EXAMS
a) Electronic submission of master thesis is set for 25.05.2020 even if the
university is still closed on this date. Submission of printed form and model
is set for the date of the defence. Despite the emergency, the electronic and
printed form of the bachelor thesis must be in compliance.
b) Defence of master thesis is set for 29.6.2020 and 30.6.2020. Oral part of
final exam is set for 15.6.2020 until 19.6.2020, possible correction term
7.7.2020. In the case that i tis not possible to carry out the Final exam or
its part within the term set, substitute terms will be announced in advance.
c) Graduations are likely to taky place in September or October 2020
ERASMUS, SUMMER PLACEMENTS AND SUMMER SCHOOLS
At this point, it is still anticipated that the Erasmus exchanges will take
place in the next semester.
The development of the situation cannot be predicted or guaranteed in any way.
The faculty will also open a selection procedure for financial support for
students interested in participating in summer schools. However, if a student
is not able to attend the summer school he or she will not obtain the financial
support. It is recommended to consider participating in the summer school as
late as possible, taking into account the above-mentioned exam schedule.
SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMME ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM
At this point, we expect a possibility which is still to be confirmed, that the
selection procedure in form of interview and portfolio presentation will not
take place. Students who have applied and paid the fee in time, will be
accepted with the condition of delivery the bachelor degree before enrolment.
TUITION FEES
Rector´s office issued statement regarding tuition fees. The fees must be
assessed at this time. However, the Rector has the possibility to waive the
fees at the request and the Rector declared his will to do so. According to the
latest reports, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports is also preparing a
regulation that should address this issue. More information in Updating
conditions for courses and activities at the faculty in relation to the
emergency and the spread of the coronavirus from 24.3.2020 https://www.vutbr.cz/koronavirus
PROBLEMS WITH THE CLASSES AND PRESENCE AT CLASSES
Starting from 26.3.2020 a survey „Continuous Evaluation of Distance Learning“
was open in Studis, where students could comment on the state of distance
learning of individual subjects. We are currently evaluating the survey and
problems will be solved with teachers individually. If a student has
specific problems (quarantine, technical difficulties, etc.) or is otherwise
unable to attend distance learning, they should follow the Dean´s decision and
contact the Vice-Dean for study matters Mr. |Foretník or Mrs. Havlová
EXCEPTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
At the initiative of senator Ms.Diana Hodulíková, we are currently examining
what legitimate support and under what conditions the faculty or BUT is able to
provide to students in need.
THIRD ROLE OF UNIVERSITY
Thanks to the willingnes of Mr. Králík, arch. Vítek and Ms. Tomášková the
faculty of architecture is involved in the solution of the current crisis
through the Model center.
With the initiative of Mr. Vítek we 3D print protective shields and with Ms
Tomášková s help the group „We sew masks“
https://www.facebook.com/sijemerouskybrno/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARB_p04Q_UAqoBBI848o5oX8Q2Fww809dx8vSWPsrqTqyozbMqGZbijKWYyB9ags2aBdDMwBxt7uyPbI&fref=mentions
If anyone has any suggestion for other help please contact the person in
charge, the production manager, Ms. Romana Tomášková at tomaskova.r@fa.vutbr.cz
OTHER LINKS AND INFORMATION
BUT information regarding current situation: https://www.vutbr.cz/en/coronavirus
Addtional informatimn can be found here: https://www.studyin.cz/faq/
Some aditional information can be found at intraportal BUT when signed in: https://www.vutbr.cz/intra/interni-informace-a-aktuality-f30856
BUT online psychological support: https://www.lli.vutbr.cz/psychological-counseling
Regards,
Jan Kristek