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ARBE2203

History and Theory in the Built Environment 2

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Explores the built environment through the Twentieth Century period. Elements of architectural theories, manifestoes, cultural literacy and self-reflection within major movements of the Twentieth Century will be explored.

Objectives
identify twentieth-century architecture in terms of periods, traits, principles, theories and philosophies
develop relevant frameworks for theorising practice
develop capacity for critical and reflexive thinking
develop tertiary level report writings skills
Content
Futurism, Constructivism, Functionalist Modernism, Brutalist Modernism, Rationalism, Metabolism, Eclectic Postmodernism, Neo-Classical Postmodernism, Regionalism, Late Modernism (High-Tech), Deconstructivism/Deconstructionism, and Complexitism in architecture.
Replacing Course(s)
Not applicable
Transition
Not applicable
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
ARBE1104
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Essays / Written Assignments
Presentations - Group
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for ARBE2203