History & Theory 1: Introduction to Architecture History (9774.2)
| Level: | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit |
|---|---|
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| HECS Bands: | 2 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts and Design |
| Discipline: | Discipline of Built Environment and Design |
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Unit Outlines
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- Semester 2, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (178757) - View
- Semester 2, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (165146) - View
- Winter Term, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (164922) - View
- Semester 2, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (162615) - View
- Semester 1, 2015, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (147165) - View
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Syllabus
This unit is a survey of world architecture from the ancient world to the seventeenth 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
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. List architectural terminologies, themes and building types used in world architecture up until the 17th Century;
2. Explain acquired knowledge of significant structures and buildings in their historical, regional and cultural contexts in this period;
3. Report individual research on a selected aspect of architecture history; and
4. Use the appropriate conventions of research, writing and referencing within the architecture discipline.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
3 hours per week
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Incompatible Units
8400 Introduction to Architecture History
Equivalent Units
8400 Introduction to Architecture History