Contemporary Architecture Theories (8179.3)
Level: | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit |
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Credit Points: | 3 |
HECS Bands: | Band 2 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020) Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Faculty: | Faculty of Arts and Design |
Discipline: | Discipline of Design & Architecture |
CLOSED FOR FUTURE ENROLMENT.
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Syllabus
This unit focuses on the genealogy of architectural theories unfolding since the first decades of the last century. It discusses concepts and movements that, in one way or another, were/are informative for a comprehensive understanding of contemporary architectural praxis. Assessment includes an essay focusing on a chosen architect's work, or the theme of an architectural movement and individual presentations.
Learning Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the impact of modemisation on architecture;
2. understand socio-cultural and technological factors undermining the emergence of various architectural discourses;
3. appreciate the rapport between architectural theor and design;
4. critically assess the ways which architectural movements achieve architectonic form;
5. discuss architecture in terms of various idioms
Contact Hours
Up to four hours per week.
Prerequisites
Design History and Architecture and the Modern World (or equivalent units).
Referenced Courses
- 986AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Advertising and Marketing Communication
- 987AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Journalism
- 988AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
- 989AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Public Relations
- 120JA Bachelor of Arts in Landscape
- 125JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
- 216JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
- 217JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
- 218JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs
- 219JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations
- 802AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management
- 804AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology