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Modern Architecture: MoMo to PoMo (ARCH20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 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
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator: Paul Walker
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator: Stuart King
Overview
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This subject will explore the development of modern architecture and urbanism during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It will include the sources and development of the modern movement as well as reactions to it encompassing post modernism, deconstruction and critical regionalism. It will explore changes in politics and society reflected in the theorising, design and experience of cities and buildings, including their planning, spatial organisation, aesthetics and new building types as well as materials, technologies and modes of production. Particular attention will be paid to the dynamic relationships between modernity, modernism and globalisation, and varied means and media for researching and communicating architectural history and theory knowledge.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students should be able to:
- Describe and discuss sources, theories, designs and built environments of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
- Recognise and explore the dynamic relationship between modernity, modernism and globalisation in the built environment.
- Identify, analyse and appraise ideas in architecture texts, drawings, films and buildings.
- Employ multiple modes and media to communicate knowledge and understanding of urbanism, architecture and design applying terminology appropriate for academic, professional and general audiences .
- Research, structure, argue and cite academic inquiry in written tasks at an undergraduate standard.
Generic skills
- Critically evaluate new ideas, research findings, methodologies and theoretical frameworks
- Engage confidently in self-directed study and research
- Communicate ideas effectively in written, graphic and oral formats
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL10004 | Global Foundations of Design | No longer available | |
ARCH10004 | Design History & Theory in the Making |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL30050 | Modern Architecture: MoMo to PoMo | No longer available |
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: 1 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written and/or visual tutorial exercises
| From Week 2 to Week 11 | 20% |
Design research and interpretation exercise
| Week 7 | 40% |
An essay
| Week 12 | 40% |
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Paul Walker Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2X1 hour of lectures plus 1X1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator: Paul Walker
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Stuart King Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2X1 hour of lectures ( including one hour pre- recorded lecture) plus 1X1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator: Stuart King
Time commitment details
170 Hours
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Last updated: 1 March 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
Subject reader
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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: 1 March 2024