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12546 (v.2) Architecture and Culture 122


 

Area:

Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

An introduction to contemporary views of architecture and interior design culture through study of a number of theoretical and cross-cultural issues as presented.
 

Unit Outcomes:

Constructed and understood broad historical frameworks in which to relate major movements and paradigms in architecture and interior architecture through the introduction of a number of fundamental architectural criticism and theory. Developed a detailedknowledge of key architectural, historical precedents and monuments - their aesthetics, construction, culture and context - covering a time period stretching from Pre-history to the Renaissance. Acquired an understanding of how architectural history has been constructed and carried out over time. Attained a competent level of individual analytical skills and research techniques.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Journal 15%, Research Essay 50%, Tutorial Participation 10%, Tutorial Submission 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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