ARCH71-112: Contemporary Theory of Architectural Design and Urbanism

Description

This subject exposes students to the current architectural and urban theories in contemporary practice and disciplinary discourse, which builds upon knowledge that students have acquired during undergraduate studies on the 20th and 21st century architecture and urban planning within their wider historic context. Knowledge of contemporary theoretical and conceptual frameworks is intended to inspire creative topic development for a forthcoming Master of Architecture Design Thesis in developing one’s own architectural position. This helps each student to contextualise a future proposal for the Master of Architecture Design Thesis by providing theoretical foundation for it through readings, precedent/ case study investigations, speculation, reflection, critical thinking and rigorous analyses of relevant concepts and emerging trends in the discipline of architecture and environmental design. The goal is to acquire skills in gathering information from various sources, defining the relevant key concepts, and synthesising the existing body of knowledge to support the theoretical foundation of each student’s subsequent design thesis project.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Define one’s own theoretical position and related concepts in terms of design methodology. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of current architectural, urban, social, ethical, environmental, regional, cultural, or other relevant theories. 3. Gather information and apply that to critical thinking and informed analyses, including correct referencing. 4. Communicate the outcome of reviewing existing body of knowledge in written, oral, and visual means. 5. Put forward a convincing argument within the disciplinary discourse.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• January 2021 [Standard]
• January 2020 [Standard]
• January 2019 [Standard]
• January 2018 [Standard]

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