Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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Code: | ARCH71-135 |
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 till most recent architectural phenomena today. Because the first semester subject, entitled World Architecture and Urbanism, focuses on other areas, this second semester subject is mainly concerned with architecture in Asia and the Pacific region, including Australia. 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
- Advanced understanding of major theories, movements, trends, procedures, systems, design thinking and methods in the development of architecture and built environment within its historical and geographic context.
- Critically evaluate and analyse a given precedent study by means of oral and visual presentation, and a written research essay.
- Demonstrate knowledge of vernacular and indigenous design and culture embedded in building activities.
- Critically analyse and evaluate precedent studies to inform design practice.
- Participate and demonstrate autonomy and self-reflection in contributing to debates 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
- May 2025 [Standard - Architecture and Urbanism of Asia Pacific]
- May 2024 [Standard - Architecture and Urbanism of Asia Pacific]
- May 2023 [Standard - Architecture and Urbanism of Asia Pacific]
- May 2022 [Standard - Architecture and Urbanism of Asia Pacific]
- May 2021 [Standard - Architecture and Urbanism of Asia Pacific]
- May 2020 [Standard - Architecture and Urbanism of Asia Pacific]
Subject dates
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May 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 23/03/2025 Semester start: 19/05/2025 Subject start: 19/05/2025 Last enrolment: 01/06/2025 Teaching census: 13/06/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 14/06/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 05/07/2025
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens: | 23/03/2025 |
Semester start: | 19/05/2025 |
Subject start: | 19/05/2025 |
Last enrolment: | 01/06/2025 |
Teaching census: | 13/06/2025 |
Withdraw - Financial: | 14/06/2025 |
Withdraw - Academic: | 05/07/2025 |