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Architecture as Political History (ABPL30066)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject is not available except to enabling students in E-ABP (Enabling Course - Architecture, Building & Planning)
This lecture and tutorial course will develop a basic understanding of how architecture acts as part of the political and cultural processes for all societies, particularly western culture. The course will investigate the legacy of classical western architecture and how its development is both formal and political in its consequences. The course will look at the relationships of architecture to power structures and how architecture and spatial order are reflective of the social and moral relationships within a society. This non-linear history will also examine the disruptive impacts of non-western architecture and will challenge the presumptions of eternal truths and destiny for western architecture. In doing so, the course will offer a re-appraisal of architectural lineage, tradition, style and values.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand the primary historical and cultural themes of western architecture
- Have an awareness of the complex relationship between architecture and political and cultural power
- Understand the connection between philosophical system and spatial practices
- Develop a broad understanding of western architectural phases and important figures in the traditions of architecture
- Establish critical thinking and the ability to formulate a critical evaluation of architectural polemics and formal expression
Generic skills
- • Build on technical skills in methods of visual documentation and presentation (for example drawing, photography and mapping) • 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
Approval from the MC-ARCH Course 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
- Individual oral presentations of 10 minutes each, followed by questions and discussion, at approximately class 6 and class 10 of the course, demonstrating a critical reflection on an issue developed and/or assigned beforehand, each worth 20% (40% total).
- An end-of-course oral and visual presentation of 15 minutes, followed by questions and discussion, with a written submission of 2500 words. Worth 50%.
- Participation in class discussions and debate, and ability formulate a critical position, 10%.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
Places in this subject would be limited to those students interested in applying for the 3 year Master of Architecture who do not yet meet the prerequisite subject requirements. Applicants would require course coordinator approval prior to enrolment in the CAP subjects.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022