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IAS193 - Design and Representation in Architecture

2022

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Design

(DES140)

Unit Description

This unit introduces key architectural design concepts and approaches illustrated within a broad historical and theoretical framework. A strong focus is placed on developing a comprehensive architectural vocabulary and analytical understanding of architecture; identifying the approaches taken to the design and production of architecture and their underpinning philosophies. Students will explore a range of techniques to interpret historical and theoretical design knowledge; and includes the critical reading, analysis and interpretation of text and drawings.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Identify key historical and current architectural concepts, methodologies and theories.
2.	Analyse and describe works of architecture using appropriate architectural vocabulary.
3.	Apply communication skills for the critical analysis and interpretation of works of architecture.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Tests (2 x 45 minutes)	30%	1,2
2.	Case Studies (4 x 300 words).	40%	1,2,3
3.	Portfolio (10 pages).	30%	1,2,3

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2022	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2022	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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