Compositional Analysis

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

Entry into the Melbourne School of Design or approval from the subject coordinator.

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Students will undertake a series of drawn analyses of chosen architectural works to identify compositional tactics, to interpret architectural theories and the ideological and philosophical positions of particular architects.

On completion of the subject students should have developed the ability to:

• graphically analyse architectural works
• identify and interpret major architectural theories and philosophical positions, and their modes of expression.

A series of four graphic and written assignments of 20-30% each, due progressively throughout the semester.

None specified

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Use of graphical presentations to analyse, design and communicate.
• Appropriate use of technical terminology.
• Analysis and synthesis of data.
• Application of generic theories to specific examples.
• Methods of documentation and presentation.