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ARBE2203

History and Theory in the Built Environment 2

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 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
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for ARBE2203