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Formative Ideas in Architecture (ABPL30053)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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Formative Ideas in Architecture forms part of the Design Histories Specialisation.
This subject will examine the importance of formative ideas in architecture, design, culture, technology, practice and history from the Enlightenment to early Modernism.
The subject will include study of the following themes: enlightenment, the rise of archaeology and neo-classicism; the emerging language of Modernity including the picturesque and revivalism; the industrial revolution and its implications for new modes of engineering and functionalism; the rise of the architecture, landscape and planning professions; designing and documenting the modern metropolis; colonialism and imperialism across the world; visualising the history of architecture; social and political reform in design and interiors.
Historical precedents will be considered within their social, cultural, environmental and landscape contexts and analysed through concerns such as spatial organisation, technologies and theories of architecture as expressed in key texts and ideas.
International influence and exchange will be examined through comparison to Australian and local significant sites and buildings.
Intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts in the history of architecture between the 18th and 20th Century;
- Analyse buildings, landscapes, and architecture images in terms of their context, form, planning, & theoretical ideas;
- Demonstrate an understanding of architecture and design as a form of social and political representation.
Generic skills
- Analysis of designed artifacts in their historical context.
- Understanding of history as a discipline and as a process.
- Understanding of the social, cultural and environmental context of architecture.
- Familiarity with reading key texts and images in the history of architecture.
- Writing and presentation skills to undergraduate standard.
- Recognition and understanding of architecture terminology.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL10004 | Global Foundations of Design |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
ARCH20003 | Modern Architecture: MoMo to PoMo | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PLAN10001 | Cities Past and Future | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One exam
| End of semester | 35% |
Essay outline
| Mid semester | 5% |
One essay , the essay is an illustrated written essay that reflects research into a selected essay question on a historical topic that relates to the key themes and issues and examples of the subject. The essay requires evidence of argument, research and accuracy of referencing
| Late in the teaching period | 30% |
Tutorial exercises
| From Week 1 to Week 12 | 20% |
Lecture quizzes
| From Week 1 to Week 12 | 10% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Hannah Lewi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (1 hour lecture , 1 hour online lecture and 1 hour tutorial per week ) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
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 Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Landscape Architecture Major Urban Design and Planning Breadth Track Architecture Breadth Track Architectural History - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
- 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: 27 April 2024