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Architecture and Media (ABPL90368)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: brea@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The subject critically examines the contemporary and historical modes in which architecture engages with media. Some forms of media tools at the architect’s disposal to be studied include: the magazine, the journal article, the exhibition, the manifesto, the website, the competition, and the employment of social media. The subject is for students interested in acquiring insight into the use of media for professional practice as well as for students who want to participate in the cultural industries and institutions related to architectural discourse. Special emphasis will be on the preparation of the MSD student journal Inflection.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Explain and value the relationship between architecture and media.
- Analyze important contemporary and historical examples of media in architecture, with a special emphasis on architectural journals.
- Engage critical thinking in analyzing histories and theories of architectural design.
- Learn and improve upon writing and editing skills.
Generic skills
- Comprehend and discuss concepts related to architecture and media
- Develop critical thinking and analytical ability
- Develop leadership skills and teamwork capabilities
- Improve writing skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry into the Melbourne School of Design or approval from the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Proposal for a themed journal issue (500 words), due week 3, 10%
- Class Presentation, due week 5, 20%
- Editorial and annotated table of contents of themed journal issue (draft) (approx. 3000 words), due week 6, hurdle
- Editorial and annotated table of contents of themed journal issue (final) (3000 words), due end of semester, 60%
- Class Participation based on Weekly Assigned Readings and attendance, weekly 1-12, 10%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Annmarie Brennan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: brea@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Architecture Major 300 point Master of Architecture Major 200 point Master of Architecture - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022