ABB213 Modern Architecture
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| Unit code: | ABB213 |
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| Equivalent(s): | DAB200 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,368 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | ABB213 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | DAB200 |
| Coordinator: | Anoma Kumarasuriyar | a.kumarasuriyar@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit explores the global movement of modern architecture from its European roots. As many contemporary architects state, the movement still influences architecture and theory and this unit will enable you to locate contemporary global architecture within a framework of rich, complex and interconnected cultural, societal and historical contexts and traditions. You will acquire the facility to read seminal texts, to begin to understand your own design projects in an historical context, and to engage with the global architectural debates which inform architecture today. This unit is part of the history and theory stream in architectural studies. As an architect, you should be able to analyse developments in architectural history from multiple perspectives. Following on from ABB105 Spatial Materiality and ABB108 Spatial Histories, this unit explores and critically examines significant issues, influential individuals and exemplary works of the modern movement.
Learning Outcomes
On successful 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.
- Draw on knowledge from history and theory of architecture as part of design research to actively contribute to collaborative tutorial discussions.
- Articulate ideas on architectural history through written communication.
Content
The unit will cover the emergence of modern architecture in the Enlightenment and 19th centuries and its development throughout the 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. The class builds on architectural writing and thinking skills you acquired in the first year units, but here provides a focused architectural history within the discipline to shape your learning as student architects.
Learning Approaches
Your learning in this unit will be organised through Weekly Readings and the Weekly Lectures that will deepen your appreciation of the readings. You will form very small groups within classes to encourage deep intellectual engagement with the weekly texts and lecture material, where you will have the opportunity to lead the class discussion as active learners. These discussions will in turn help you develop your theoretical position in relation to the texts, so that you can confidently undertake the written assessments through self-directed study. By deep engagement with modern architecture, you will build on your undergraduate studies and knowledge as reflective practitioners with global perspectives. You will be able to draw on this knowledge from the history and theory of architecture when conducting design research and developing concept design in future studios.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided the following ways:
- collaborative peer feedback in tutorial class debate
- individual oral feedback from your tutor in tutorials
- comments/feedback via Canvas site
- criterion referenced assessment sheets.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment is flexible where students are encouraged to explore their own area of interest, and select their topic for each assessment. The two assessments: the Critical Review and Essay are designed to guide you in your research, analysis, and comprehension of modern architecture, fostering the development of your critical thinking.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Architectural Critique
A critique is a genre of academic writing that briefly summarises and critically evaluates a work or concept.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Architectural Essay
The scholarly architectural essay seeks to contribute to architectural discussion by responding to built work and architectural ideas and theories, and by ordering its insights and arguments in such a way that others within the discipline (architects, students, theorists and critics) can receive them, and respond in turn. This dynamic circulation of ideas is at the heart of the scholarly essay, and makes possible the long conversation we call 'architectural history'. Based on your Critique developed in Project 1, you are required to develop and submit an essay with citations.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Please see Canvas site for on-line resources and the set texts for this unit.
Risk Assessment Statement
All students and staff are required to complete the General Health and Safety Induction for access to campus buildings and facilities. This must be completed online.
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.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.AB05 Bachelor of Architectural Design
- Apply theoretical, practical and cultural knowledge and skills in architecture.
Relates to: Architectural Critique, Architectural Essay - Design and critically evaluate sustainable and creative architectural solutions to social, economic, technological and environmental challenges.
Relates to: Architectural Critique, Architectural Essay - Communicate architectural knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in diverse modes, for a range of contexts and diverse audiences.
Relates to: Architectural Critique, Architectural Essay - Plan, develop and complete architectural research and projects.
Relates to: Architectural Critique, Architectural Essay