Available in 2024
Course code

ARBE1104

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

Explores the built environment through pre-Modernist periods. The religious, cultural, social and political factors that underpin architectural styles and major building programs will be examined. Develops writing and information literacy skills.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe design developments and articulate a discourse of pre-modern architecture.

2. Develop information literacy, graphic skills and academic writing skills.


Content

The course covers architecture from the dawn of civilisation, to pre-modernist 20th century architecture in various regions with emphasis on regional characteristics and cross-cultural influences. The course supports students' development in information literacy and academic writing techniques.


Assessment items

Report: Graphic Analysis

Essay: Written Analysis

Journal: Journal


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s)

Course outline