Unit of Study: MARC4201 - Modern Architectural History
This unit presents foundational knowledge concerning modern movements in global architecture and urbanism, from the early-20th century to the present. It explores the relationships between developments in architectural practice and broader dynamics of 20th century history. Organised as a chronological survey focused on case studies of individual buildings, the course uses architectural exemplars to explore the social, political, technological, economic, and aesthetic guises of modernity. In addition to developing student analytical skills, the unit seeks to introduce students to formal and conceptual approaches to architectural modernity, provide a critical overview of the architectural profession and its historical context over the last century, and impart knowledge of the major periods and developments of modern movements in architecture and their relationship to the multiple guises of modernity in which they were embedded.Through readings and lectures, students will acquire the architectural literacy required to perceive the contemporary built environment as an artefact of modernity's varied legacies. In addition, students will be expected to refine their research and writing skills through their individual investigations of a particular aspect of modern architecture.
Unit coordinator: Dr Duanfang Lu
Classes: Two hours lecture and one hour tutorial per week.
Assessment: There will be three principle assignment tasks: weekly written critical summaries of reading and lecture content plus formulation of questions intended to generate group discussion, one tutorial presentation, and one competently researched and referenced 3000 word paper on an individually selected topic that will be assessed both in its proposal stage and as a finished essay.
Courses this subject is available in
This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation
The Heritage Conservation Programs primary aim is to develop skills in the care and conservation of traditional and modern buildings, the latter a growing concern of contemporary conservation practice.
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Graduate Diploma in Heritage Conservation
The Heritage Conservation Programs primary aim is to develop skills in the care and conservation of traditional and modern buildings, the latter a growing concern of contemporary conservation practice.
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Master of Architecture
Around the world, the role of the architect is increasingly to move seamlessly, and with agility and expertise, between different environmental and design disciplines in different cultural and climatic contexts, and to make sense of, and create the contemporary world. It is with this in mind that our Master of Architecture program has been developed.
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Master of Heritage Conservation
The Heritage Conservation Programs primary aim is to develop skills in the care and conservation of traditional and modern buildings, the latter a growing concern of contemporary conservation practice.
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Master of Urban Design (Architectural and Urban Design)
The two year Master of Urban Design (Architectural & Urban Design) program provides an opportunity to pursue knowledge that will extend your understanding of the changes affecting architecture and urbanism.
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