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MARC5110: Contemporary Architectural Theory
2024 unit information
The objective of this unit is to orientate students within the landscape of debate around contemporary architecture. Perspectives on this objective will change from year to year, but will work within the trajectory the Enlightenment to the present. Emphasis is placed on analysis of theories and positions of direct import to architectural design. Emphasis is also placed on the specific situations and cultural and philosophical contexts in which those theories arose, and ultimately how they were represented within the domain of architecture. It is organized predominantly as a conceptual survey which clearly identifies particular trains of thought in their continuity and transformation. Students will become generally conversant in the principles of theories central to contemporary architectural practice and debate, and will understand their terms and references. Through reading and participation in seminars, students will acquire the literacy required to perceive and articulate contemporary theoretical standpoints, and will refine their research and writing skills through independent research into a defined aspect of contemporary architectural theory. Close attention will be paid to the exchange between practice and theory and the relevance of the discussed theories to the formation of current circumstances, and to the place of architecture within contemporary culture.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Architecture
| Code | MARC5110 |
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| Academic unit | Architecture |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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BDES3011 or equivalent |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate an advanced familiarity with the landscape of contemporary debate around architecture, broadly conceived and theorised, and with the literature of architectural theory.
- LO2. Explain a set of specific theoretical and conceptual notions (to be determined by the UoS coordinator each year) within the broader scope of contemporary architectural theory.
- LO3. Conduct research using a range of physical and online resources to advance knowledge of a specific research question in the realm of contemporary architectural theory, and apply skills to analyse and assess information on architectural works and themes from a range of sources.
- LO4. Critique architectural theories and conceptual notions and articulate an individual position with a view to engaging in debate on issues raised in the course.
- LO5. Identify and interpret the state of debate and scholarship on defined topics within its broad scope, and understand the role of specific individuals and institutions in shaping knowledge of the theory of architecture.
- LO6. Demonstrate formal skills in written, verbal and visual communication for both academic and professional settings.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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