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Twenty-first Century Architecture (ABPL90117)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Email: brea@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject offers a broad introduction to contemporary theories and methods used in the production and critique of architecture in the context of current practice.
Architectural concepts such as program, diagram, transparency, tectonics, materiality, and ornament will be explored along with the contemporary manifestations of landscape urbanism, digital technologies, ecological sustainability, and biomimicry in design. The subject provides a perspective within which contemporary architectural polemics and strategies can be understood so that students can approach their own practice with the knowledge of existing contemporary theories of design.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand and articulate a broad range of contemporary architectural theories.
- Identify the major architectural thinkers, their philosophical positions and the debates between them.
- Develop a disciplinary vocabulary based in architectural discourse.
- Investigate a particular architectural theory for critical debate and to develop it for their own design practice and criticism.
Generic skills
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Use and citation of sources
- Written and verbal presentation of ideas
- Essay and report writing
- Ability to analyse social and cultural contexts
- Application of generic theories to specific examples
Last updated: 9 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into one of the following: MC-ARCH3Y Master of Architecture, 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCH Master of Architecture
AND
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90289 | Architectural Cultures 2:After Modernism | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Option 2
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-ARCH2Y Master of Architecture
- MC-ARCHENG Master of Architectural Engineering
- MC-LARCH Master of Landscape Architecture
- MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
- MC-ARCHUCH Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Cultural Heritage
- MC-ARCLARC Master of Architecture/Master of Landscape Architecture
- MC-URPL Master of Urban Planning
- MC-URBDES Master of Urban Design
- MC-ARCHUP Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Planning
- MC-ARCHUD Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Design
- MC-ARCPROP Master of Architecture/Master of Property
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: 9 February 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Weekly tutorial attendance and participation Hurdle requirement: Attendance in 9/12 tutorials is a hurdle requirement. | 10% | |
8 Weekly Reading Analysis
| Throughout the semester | 25% |
3 quizzes on lecture content, week 4, 8 and 12, 10% each
| From Week 4 to Week 12 | 30% |
Manifesto outline
| Week 7 | 5% |
Manifesto draft
| Week 10 | 15% |
Manifesto final (revisions), 1500-2000 words incorporating not in addition to the draft.
| During the examination period | 15% |
Additional details
Last updated: 9 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Annmarie Brennan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (2 x 1.5 hour lecture per week and 1 x 1 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 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Annmarie Brennan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (2 x 1.5 hour lecture per week and 1 x 1 hour 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 Semester 2 contact information
Email: brea@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 9 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Teaching methods: Weekly pre-recorded lectures supported by lecture notes provided via LMS, and face-to-face 1.5 hour workshop in lecture theatre with subject coordinator. Some pre-recorded lectures are from visiting lectures and subject hosts in-person visiting lectures when available. Weekly face-to-face tutorials to discuss weekly readings. Three in-person online quizzes, weekly readings summaries and phased final manifesto project (written and design assessment components).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage Course Master of Architectural Engineering - 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.
Last updated: 9 February 2024