1632 (v.6) Architecture and Culture 101


 

Area:Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:3.0
Lecture:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):12541 (v.3) Architecture and Culture 121
Syllabus:Selected examples of architecture and interior design are used as case studies to illustrate the presence of ideas in built matter. A range of projects are analysed and discussed in terms of the conceptual qualities that underpin the physical manifestations of architecture and interior design.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Developed their critical skills in observing, visually representing and critiquing local architectural sites. Been introduced to, and have an appreciation of architecture as an 'idea', and experienced architecture as 'technique' and 'place'.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: No prescribed references.
Unit Texts: Benedikt, M. (1987), For An Architecture Of Reality. New York, Lumen Books.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Project 1 - Sketchbook 50%, Project 2 -The Big Chart 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

 

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