Global Foundations of Design (ABPL20055)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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This subject will survey the history of architecture and urbanism from the beginnings of shelter to the Enlightenment and mid-nineteenth century in the context of social, cultural, political, technical and environmental settings. It will include architecture, designed landscapes and design traditions from early civilisations to colonial sites in Oceania and the Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South Asia, East Asia and South America. It will survey and analyse values reflected in vernacular buildings, urban landscapes, and institutions of power and belief, and address innovations in spatial organisation, construction technology and design composition, and the importance of theory and ideas in representations of architecture, landscape and urbanism.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe and discuss in broad terms the history of architecture and urbanism from ancient origins to the mid-nineteenth century;
- Identify, describe and discuss buildings, sites and places in terms of their context, form, spatial grammar, structural approaches, function and social role;
- Analyse and appraise fundamental concepts relating to spatial patterns, construction, theory and representation useful in the analysis of architecture, designed landscapes and urbanism;
- Employ written, verbal and drawn media to communicate knowledge and understanding of historic architecture, urbanism and landscape design applying appropriate terminology;
- Research, structure, write and cite an essay, report and bibliography to undergraduate standard to academic, professional and general audiences.
Generic skills
- Critically evaluate new ideas, research findings, methodologies and theoretical frameworks relevant to urban, landscape and architectural history;
- Engage confidently in self-directed study and research;
- Communicate ideas effectively in written, graphic and oral formats.
Last updated: 12 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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Prerequisite for B- DES students
Admission into the B-DES Bachelor of Design
AND
Code Name Teaching period Credit Points ARCH10004 Design History & Theory in the Making Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)12.5 -
Prerequisites for Non B-DES Students
Completion of 100 points
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL10004 | Global Foundations of Design | No longer available |
ABPL20030 Foundations of Architecture
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: 12 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Discussion Board Posts ( 10 discussion board posts )
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 10% |
Essay Outline.
| Week 5 | 5% |
Mid-Semester Quiz (equivalent to 600 Words)
| Week 7 | 15% |
Graphic Building Analysis
| Week 8 | 15% |
Essay
| During the examination period | 40% |
End of Semester Quiz
| During the examination period | 15% |
Last updated: 12 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Philip Goad Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1X2 hour Lecture and 1X1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 - Semester 2
Coordinator Philip Goad Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1X2 hour Lecture and 1 x 1 hour of tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024
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Last updated: 12 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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: 12 March 2025