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Undergraduate CUR-BAS220-2021

Architectural Histories of Illusion, Power and Imagination

Dig deep into the rich architectural history of the ancient world to the 20th century. Use research to question and analyse. Unveil the cultural, social and political features that characterise a structure and symbolise urban open space assets.

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$993 $1,243

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 2021
  • 30 Aug 2021
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Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. recognise various paradigmatic shifts and ideas related to the historical development of world architecture
  2. critically analyse some of the wider cultural, social and political relationships that invest the concept and history of architecture
  3. use a range of historical and theoretical research techniques to develop skills in critical and analytical thinking, oral delivery and academic writing.
Topics covered
    • Cycle of Life and Death
    • Age of Perfection and Empire
    • Heaveny Pursuits: Christian & Islamic Architecture
    • Dialogue with the Gods
    • Rebirth and Reform
    • The Age of Power and Reason
    • The Age of Styles
    • Introduction to Modernity
    • The Colonial Age
    • The Age of Control and Authority
Entry requirements

Others

Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume an introductory level of prior knowledge in this area, e.g. from studying related Level 1 subjects or relevant experience.

Special requirements

  • EquipmentDetails - Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone.
Description

This subject is an introduction to major historical periods of architecture from the Ancient world up to the Twentieth century. At its core is the critical understanding of the wider cultural, political and social aspects that invest the stylistic and spatial conditions of architecture and urban space. Through critical investigation of these aspects, this subject fosters the development of skills in research, theoretical analysis and critique.

Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Presentation (20%)
  • Reflection (30%)
  • Essay (50%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Undergraduate CUR-BAS-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Applied Science Architectural Science

Undergraduate CUR-FAST-DEG-2021

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