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Undergraduate CUR-BAS130-2021

Understanding Architecture

Draw on themes inspiring the meaning, expression and symbol of architectural design that defines how people live, work and play.

Delve into theories, texts and examples of global and national works. Visit sites and document your observations.

From

$993 $1,243

Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

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
  • 31 May 2021
  • 30 Aug 2021
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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. identify key theoretical concepts through reading and structural and spatial observations, and record these using relevant written and visual forms
  2. critically analyse existing theoretical knowledge and reflect upon own experiences of engagement with the local built environment and cultural factors impacting upon it
  3. synthesise ideas and theoretical concepts to demonstrate understanding of selected architectural propositions.
Topics covered
    • Introduction
    • Meaning, expression and representation
    • Body and space
    • Settings
    • Open house
    • Typologies and figures
    • Tectonics
    • Poetics
    • Space and power
Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • CUR-BAS130C-Understanding Architecture

Others

Note: it is recommended to complete APC100 Academic and Professional Communication (or similar subject ensuring you are familiar with research and writing requirements) before undertaking this subject.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as BAS130 Architecture and Culture.

This subject is an introduction to selected architectural themes and concepts underlining the design and production of architecture and the built environment. Architectural ideas and concepts are discussed through specific theories, texts, and examples of international, national and local works. These are explored through lectures, tutorials, site visits and carefully considered and documented through reading, writing and drawing.

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

  • Critical Review (20%)
  • Research Essay (40%)
  • Reflection (40%)
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-HAR-CTF-2021

Undergraduate Certificate in Architecture

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