European Architecture B

Subject 702-132 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Coordinator

Professor Miles Lewis
Subject Overview:

A study of some formative aspects of European architecture, landscape architecture and urbanism from the Renaissance to the 18th century, and concurrent developments elsewhere in the world. Detailed studies of various periods within this broad spectrum are made, exploring issues of spatial organisation, construction, architectural theory, architectural grammar, the physical, social and economic context of development and the role of the architect in society.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the history of architecture, bulding, landscape architecture and urban planning from the Renaissance to the Englightenment.

  • Appreciate the European tradition in the design of the built environment in relation to an overall framework within which an individual building or place can be located and assessed..

  • Analyse buildings and places in terms of their context, form, planning, spatial effects, construction, function and social role.

  • Independently interpret the European architectural tradition.
Assessment: An essay, class papers, exercises (drawn or written), equivalent to not more that 3000 words (50%); a visual test (15%), and a two-hour examination (35%).
Prescribed Texts: Information Not Available
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

  • Information gathering and critical synthesis.

  • Use and citation of sources.

  • Essay and report writing.

  • Visual and oral presentation techniques.

  • Use of sketches to analyse source elements in the design of buildings.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Planning & Design

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