Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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Code: | ARCH11-114 |
EFTSL: | 0.125 |
Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject covers the history of world architecture and urbanism from the early days of humans as builders until most recent architectural phenomena today. Because the second semester subject, entitled Architecture and Urbanism of the Asia Pacific, focuses on that part of the world, this first semester subject is mainly concerned with architecture in the other regions. The goal in examining aesthetic concepts; philosophical, social and environmental issues; vernacular typologies and indigenous cultures; materials; construction methods; as well as evolution of science and technology, is to provide a framework for critical evaluations and analyses of architectural and urban design. There is strong emphasis on linking the discussed, interrelated examples and theories with the cultural, social and environmental imperatives of the 21st century. Significant concepts, works, architects, planners, and contexts are highlighted for precedent studies and future referrals in order to develop the students’ design thinking skills.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Understand the role of major theories, movements, trends, procedures, systems and methods in the development of architecture and built environment within its historic and geographic context.
- Study a given site/building by means of model making, oral and visual presentation, and a written research essay.
- Appreciate the vernacular and indigenous wisdom embedded in building activities.
- Choose appropriate precent studies to inform one’s concurrent and future design projects.
- Understand any debate on architectural discourse.
Enrolment requirements
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Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- January 2025 [Standard - World Architecture and Urbanism]
- January 2024 [Standard - World Architecture and Urbanism]
- January 2023 [Standard - World Architecture and Urbanism]
- January 2022 [Standard - World Architecture and Urbanism]
- January 2021 [Standard - World Architecture and Urbanism]
- January 2020 [Standard - World Architecture and Urbanism]
- May 2019 [Standard - History & Theory: Industrial Revolution to Present]
- May 2018 [Standard - History & Theory: Industrial Revolution to Present]
- May 2017 [Standard - History & Theory: Industrial Revolution to Present]
Subject dates
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January 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023 Semester start: 15/01/2024 Subject start: 15/01/2024 Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024 Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024 Last enrolment: 28/01/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024 Teaching census: 09/02/2024 -
January 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024 Semester start: 20/01/2025 Subject start: 20/01/2025 Cancellation 1: 03/02/2025 Cancellation 2: 10/02/2025 Last enrolment: 02/02/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025 Teaching census: 14/02/2025
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens: | 12/11/2023 |
Semester start: | 15/01/2024 |
Subject start: | 15/01/2024 |
Cancellation 1: | 29/01/2024 |
Cancellation 2: | 05/02/2024 |
Last enrolment: | 28/01/2024 |
Withdraw - Financial: | 10/02/2024 |
Withdraw - Academic: | 02/03/2024 |
Teaching census: | 09/02/2024 |
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens: | 10/11/2024 |
Semester start: | 20/01/2025 |
Subject start: | 20/01/2025 |
Cancellation 1: | 03/02/2025 |
Cancellation 2: | 10/02/2025 |
Last enrolment: | 02/02/2025 |
Withdraw - Financial: | 15/02/2025 |
Withdraw - Academic: | 08/03/2025 |
Teaching census: | 14/02/2025 |