Design, Culture and Environment

Course aim

To provide a chronological account of architecture and design as foundational knowledge for students studying
Interior Architecture and Architecture.

Course content

Students will be introduced to the relationship between design, culture, and environment through the study of architectural history prior to the nineteenth Century. Students will develop skills to critically recognise, analyse and communicate the key narratives and themes underpinning the development of pre-Modernist architecture, interiors and landscapes and their relationship to contemporary society.

Textbook(s)

Watkin, David 2011, A History of Western Architecture, 5th ed, Lawrence King, London

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Group presentation, Online quizzes (continuous assessment)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.