Modern Architecture: MoMo to PoMo (ARCH20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator: Paul Walker
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator: Stuart King
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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Prerequisite for B- DES students
Admission into the B-DES Bachelor of Design
AND
One of
Code Name Teaching period Credit Points No longer available 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: 4 March 2025
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 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 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 plus 1X1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator: Stuart King
Time commitment details
170 Hours
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- 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 (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: 4 March 2025