Architectural Cultures 2:After Modernism (ABPL90289)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject surveys the ways in which architecture as a discipline and a profession influenced, reciprocated and sometimes shaped the changing ideological, social and political environment of the 20th century and after. It identifies key ideas and interventions at different scales ranging from domestic buildings to urban institutions and environments.
Who/what were the agents, organizations, projects and users – and what were their legacies?
Each lecture will link architectural movements and texts to built works and built environments focusing on specific examples and people that best illustrate key ideas.
The theme of each lecture will be formulated around the critical analysis of the legacy of these various orientations and their positive or negative outcomes or reception.
Students will examine modernist capital cities and capitol buildings in Asia and South America, postmodernism, regionalism, deconstruction and digital networks, sustainability and vulnerable environments and globalization.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Understand the historical development of architecture.
- Understand social, political, historical and cultural contexts through contextualisation of knowledge on the built environment.
- Be aware of intellectual discourses that have influenced or are influenced by specific periods and issues.
- Be aware of specific examples and individuals or groups that are central to intellectual discourses.
Generic skills
- Research through the selection of architectural case studies and regular use of thelibrary.
- Critical thinking and analysis through required reading, discussion, essay writing and presentations and assessment of arguments.
- Communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically, in written and oral form through essays, discussion and class presentations.
- Selection and critique of architectural case studies.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following courses:
MC-ARCH Master of Architecture (300-point entry)
MC-ARCH3Y Master of Architecture (300 points)
MC-ARCHENG Master of Architectural Engineering
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90288 | Architectural Cultures 1: Modernism | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
- Reading assessment of 100 words per week not exceeding 1000 words in total. Due weeks 2 -10, 30%;
- Postmodern Site Specific Analysis (1 x A3 sheet) equivalent to 500 words. Due week 5, 10%;
- Annotated Essay Bibliography and Essay Research Question, 500 words. Due week 8, 10%;
- Research essay, 3000 words. Due during exam period 50%.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Karen Burns Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 4 hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Email: karen.burns@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architectural Engineering Course Master of Architecture Major 300 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022