Units
Architecture in the 20th Century
Unit code: DAB325
Contact hours: 3 per week
Credit points: 12
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Designers in any discipline should possess the ability to appreciate the history of art, design and architecture. In addition, they should be able to analyse developments in design history from multiple perspectives. This unit is a survey course of the history and theory of architecture from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Teaching and learning takes place through three forms of structured activity: lectures, tutorials, and online.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
This unit is part of the history and theory stream in architectural studies. The history, theory and criticism of architecture are viewed as central to architectural education and as an underpinning to all aspects of the discipline.
As a designer in any discipline, you should possess the ability to appreciate the history of art, design and architecture. In addition, you should be able to analyse developments in architectural and design history from multiple perspectives. Following on from DEB202 Introducing Design History, this unit you will explore and critically examine significant issues, influential individuals and exemplary works of Modern Architecture.
Aims
This unit aims to further develop your understanding of the context in which architectural design is conducted. You are introduced to broad historical, theoretical, and material contexts of design and the design disciplines from the beginning of the 20th century on which subsequent units in history, theory and design may be built. This will enable you to locate architectural design within a framework of rich, complex and interconnected cultural, societal and historical contexts and traditions.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- conduct research in architectural history
- read, comprehend and critically analyse a range of texts from architectural history
- verbally articulate ideas from architectural histroy and actively contribute to group discussions
- write a coherent and rigorous review of an architectural text
- write a coherent and rigorous essay on architectural history
Content
The unit will cover the emergence of modern architecture in the late 19th and 20th century. Included in the series of lectures will be the development of ideas during the 1920s and 30s, and post-war period. At each stage in the chronology, lectures examine key buildings, key texts, and their protagonists, as well as aesthetic, technological, environmental, socio-cultural and political factors that informed the production of buildings and ideas. Significant architects are introduced in the context of the times they practised.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Weekly lectures are organised around engagement with key movements and architects significantly impacting Modern Architecture. Tutorials are designed to engage you actively with tutors and peers to critique key readings, writing a reflection on one paper and preparing questions for the group on the second paper. This will systematically develop your critical thinking and writing skills individually and in collaboration with peers. As part of a small group, you will prepare a Poster synthesizing your collective research on chosen architects or themes with individual log books (in a format of your own choice) recording the process of your own contribution/journey towards the final poster (exhibition).
Teaching Mode:
Hours per week: 2
Lecture: 1
Tutorial/Seminar/Class-discussion: 1
Assessment
Assessment tasks aim to achieve consolidation of critical skills, research methods and collaboration through writing, discussion and presentation, focusing on critical examples and theories of modern architecture. Assessment includes written reviews and an essay.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.
Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.You will receive constructive, progressive, verbal feedback on your reading reviews and active contribution to weekly tutorials.
Assessment name:
Reading Review (written)
Description:
Critical analysis of published papers and book chapters through weekly written critiques and discussions.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3, 4
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Weeks 2-7
Assessment name:
Essay
Description:
Essay
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3, 5
Weight:
60%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 13
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Please see Blackboard for the set texts for this unit.
Online Resources - Blackboard unit site.
Risk assessment statement
You will undertake lectures and tutorials in the traditional classrooms and lecture theatres. As such, there are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components of the unit.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 05-Oct-2012
