Architecture and the Modern World (8401.3)

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Syllabus

This unit is a survey of world architecture from the eighteenth century to the twenty-first century in a broad range of historical, regional and cultural contexts. Major social, physical and technical factors which influence architecture are identified, along with the analysis of significant design concepts and the study of selected building types.

Learning Outcomes

DESCRIPTION:

1. understand architectural terminology, themes and building types

2. acquire knowledge of significant structures and buildings in their historical, regional and cultural contexts;

3. conduct individual research on a selected aspect of architecture history; and

4. develop an analytical essay on an architecture history topic, using appropriate conventions of research, writing and referencing

Contact Hours

Up to four hours per week.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Architecture History.

Assumed Knowledge

Assumed knowledge Introduction to Architecture History B.