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7559 (v.8) Architecture/Interior Design 102


 

Area:

Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture

Credits:

37.5

Contact Hours:

6.0

Studio:

2 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12538 (v.3) Architecture/Interior Architecture Design 121 or any previous version

Syllabus:

A series of design tasks involving the application of knowledge and conceptualisation, decision-making, problem solving and development of drawn and non-drawn communication. Projects focus on the relationship between ideas and architecture/interior design.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed critical thinking skills through design tasks involving the application of knowledge, conceptualisation, decision making, problem solving. Skills in the application and development of drawn and non-drawn communication. Development of teamwork skills through practise.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Pallasmaa, Juhani. (1996), The Eyes of the Skin. Architecture and the Senses. Polemics. London, Academy Editions Colomina, Beatriz. (Ed.) (1992), Sexuality & Space. New York, Princeton Architectural Press Colomina, Beatriz. (1994), Privacy and Publicity: Modern Architecture as Mass Media. Cambridge, MIT. Koolhaas, Rem. and Mau, Bruce., Sigler, Jennifer. (Ed.) (1995) "The Generic City", in Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large, pp1238 - 1267. New York, Monacelli Papanek, V. (1985), Design for the Real World. London, Thames and Hudson. Ching, F.D.K. (1979), Form Space and Order (New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold Rasmussen, S.E. (1962), Experiencing Architecture. Cambridge, MIT. Palasmaa, J. "Six Themes for the Next Millennium". Architectural Review, Jul. 1994, pp74-79. Pheasant,S. (1988), Bodyspace: Anthropometry, Ergonomics and Design. London, Taylor and Francis. Tutt, Patricia, and Adler, D. (1981), New Metric Handbook. Oxford/Sydney. Butterworth Architectural Press

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Project 1- Interim Review 5 %, Submission 20 %, Project 2a Submission 20 %, Project 2b - Interim Review 5%, Submission 35 %, Project 2c Submission 10%, Folio Submission 5%. 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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