DESST 1505 - History Theory I
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code DESST 1505 Course History Theory I Coordinating Unit School of Architecture and Built Environment Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Restrictions Available to B.ArchDes, B.E(Arch) and BCreative Arts students only Quota A quota will apply Assessment Quizzes, physical model making, digital models, hand drawing and digital drawing Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Amit Srivastava
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
As a Level I Core Course in History and Theory, the course is designed to foster knowledge, understanding and skills that will assist the student with both future courses as well as professional design practice.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify important practitioners, projects and architectural movements of the last century.
- Interpret & discuss the socio-cultural context of the 20th and 21st centuries within which these theoretical approaches to design have developed.
- Compare & critique the various approaches to design in relation to their historical context.
- Identify reliable and relevant sources of historical information for self-directed research.
- Compose a critical argument and communicate this through clear and concise analytical texts.
- Employ academic protocols in writing & referencing utilising established styles.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,3 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
3,4,5 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
5 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
3,6 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
2,3,5 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course Text Books:
The course has 3 assigned textbooks, namely:
• New Directions in Contemporary Architecture
Evolutions and Revolutions in Building Design Since 1988
by: Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi
• Artificial Love: A Story of Machines and Architecture
by: Paul Shepheard
• How Architects Write
by: Tom Spector and Rebecca Damron
Course Reader:
In addition to the textbooks the course has an assigned Lecture Supplement/Glossary that can be obtained from the University’s Image & Copy Centre on the payment of a nominal fee. Please ensure that you purchase this resource well before the start of the semester and have it available for tutorial activities in Week 1. This course reader should be paid for online as directed in the O'Week welcome lecture.
The contact details for the Image & Copy Centre are:
The Image & Copy Centre
Level 1, Hughes Building
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Telephone: (08) 8303 4690 or (08) 8303 5217
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.00pm
Journal:
You are required to maintain an A4 size journal for your course notes & weekly tasks.
It is preferable that you use a journal with unruled pages & thickish paper to assist with drawing.
Other Resources:
Certain drawing tasks related to this course will require you to have access to drawing equipment and materials. You should have already obtained these for your Design Studio and Representation 1 courses, and can continue to use the same.Online Learning
University Email:
The school uses the University email system to get in touch with the students. So it is imperative that you check your email regularly and keep up to date with any new announcements.
MyUni:
MyUni is an essential online tool which will be used to communicate information regarding the course including details of assignments and interim grades. Therefore it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the various functions of MyUni and employ it to its fullest extent.
https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au
Discussion Board:
The MyUni Discussion Board can be used to interact with other students and tutors and is an essential tool to discuss information and increase your understanding of issues.
Lecture Recording:
An audio recording of most lectures is made available in electronic format through the MyUni system for students to listen to on their own time and make notes. Please note that while these audio recordings are a useful resource for revision they should not be considered as replacement for actual lecture attendance. The lecture sessions will include activities and discussions on visual material that cannot be captured properly in the recording. Furthermore, technical issues cause delays in the availability of recordings which might affect your ability to complete ongoing tasks, not to mention technical failures which might result in certain recordings being unavailable.
Noticeboard / Handbook:
General information about the activities at the School is available online from the Student Noticeboard which can be accessed at https://unified.adelaide.edu.au/group/professons-student-architecture/current-student -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This is primarily a Lecture based course where essential content is delivered through 3 hours of weekly lecture sessions. These lecture sessions, however, are not run as traditional lectures and engage various different learning and teaching strategies to allow for better engagement of students and understanding of the course material.
The course engages a Team Learning strategy in which the class is divided into groups of 7-8 students who are required to work together on small tasks to assist the learning process. The Team Learning strategy has proven benefits in reducing performance anxiety and engaging peer-support for skill development. The strategy is, however, only used as a means to increase student participation and comprehension and does not affect individual assessment.
Team Learning strategies are further supported by the new interactive electronic systems recently acquired by the University and available at the special Computer Labs at Nexus 10. Towards the end of the semester, certain lecture sessions are replaced by large tutorials at these interactive labs.
In addition to the Team Learning strategy the course also engages some basic principles of Gamification. The course is structured to allow for several parallel modes of engagement for students who can choose to perform different tasks and gain different types of points. The points can then be exchanged for different kinds of rewards. This allows students the opportunity to guide their own learning process and properly engage their skill set to get the maximum value out of the course.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The University expects full-time students (ie. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote at least 48 hours per week to their studies. Accordingly, students undertaking this 3 unit course are expected to devote 12 hours per week to contact activities and self-guided studies.
Based on this framework here are some figures that might assist workload management:
Total workload hours: 12 Hrs per week x 13 weeks = 156 Hrs
Total contact hours: 3 Hrs per week x 12 weeks = 36 Hrs
Total self-guided study: 156 Hrs – 36 Hrs = 120 Hrs
These 120 hours should be used towards preparation of weekly tasks and for completion of the various assignments associated with the course, including development of various skills required to complete the same. Please organise your time wisely.Learning Activities Summary
Week 01
Session 1a
Architecture, Society & Technology:
Modernism, Postmodernism, Deconstructivism & beyond
Session 1b
Emergence of the Modern Movement in 20th C.
Adolf Loos and the Crisis of Culture in early 20th Century
Session 1c
Speed Reading & Mind-mapping
How to process information in architecture
Week 02
Session 2a
German Industrialisation & Deutsche Werkbund
Peter Behrens and the Werkbund Exhibition of 1914
Session 2b
Modern Art Movements around Europe
Futurism, Constructivism, Expressionism and De Stijl
Session 2c
Early works of Le Corbusier and Mies (on Style)
Purism & Corb's maisons blanches; Barcelona Pavilion
Week 03
Session 3a
Bauhaus, New Objectivity & the International Style
Weissenhof Seidlung, CIAM & Architectural Modernism
Session 3b
Post War Modernism in America
Fuller, Eames, and Bauhaus in America
Session 3c
The 'other' tradition and shell concrete curves
Aalto, Saarinen, Utzon, and Post War Corb & Wright
Week 04
Session 4a
Post-War Planning & Post-Colonial Capitals
UN, Unite & Ekistics; Ankara, Brasilia, Chandigarh & Ibadan
Session 4b
Hyperurbanisation & the Flights of Fantasy
Brutalism, Metabolism, Archigram & Superstudio
Session 4c
Renewing Modernism from Within
Team 10, Smithsons, Erskine, Van Eyck | Kahn & High Tech
Week 05
Session 5a
Revision Session for Practice MCQ Test
Revision of essential content from Weeks 01 to 04
Session 5b
Practice MCQ Test
All sessions from Week 01 to Week 05
Session 5c
Workshop on using the Library Research for Final Essay
This special session is essential for research in break
Week 06
Session 6a
Intellectual Inspirations for Post Modernism
'twinphenomena' to 'both-and' and 'double-coding'
Session 6b
Deconstruction and Reconstruction
Derrida to Eisenman, Koolhaas, Tschumi & Hadid
Session 6c
Discussion on Theoretical Perspectives
Introduction to Theory and Theoretical Framework
Week 07
Session 7a
New Directions After Deconstructivism
Early experiments in composition, perception, minimalism
Session 7b
The Enduring Appeal of Novelty and the Envelope
Explosive Buildings, Blobitecture and Eco-Tech
Session 7c
Discussion on Developing an Argument
Using the framework to define a critical stance
Week 08
Session 8a
WORKSHOP Workshop on Chicago Style Referencing
Essential information on preparing bibliographies
Session 8b
Masterpieces for a New Century
New Aesthetics and New Ethics - From Bilbao to 9/11
Session 8c
Discussion on Developing an Argument
Using the framework to define a critical stance
Week 09
Session 9a
WORKSHOP Workshop on Essay Planning
Essential information on structure and logical progression
Session 9b
Crisis or Opportunity
Latest trends and the future of architecture (history)
Session 9c
Discussion on incorporating Architectural Evidence
Using historical examples to support your argument
Week 10
Session 10a
WORKSHOP MCQ Workshop and Practice
All sessions from Week 06 to Week 09
Session 10b
Final Overview and Revision Session
Complete revision of essential content for Final MCQ Test
Session 10c
Final Overview and Revision Session
Complete revision of essential content for Final MCQ Test
Week 11
Session 11a
FINAL TEST FINAL MCQ Test
All sessions from Week 01 to Week 05
Session 11b
Discussion on History & Theory in Architecture
How history as a process informs future developments
Session 11c
Discussion on Theoretical Perspectives
Refining your theoretical framework for readership
Week 12
Session 12a
Workshop on Language and Your Voice
This session will help edit and refine your draft
Session 12b
Workshop on Editing and Polishing your Final Essay
We will work with your final draft so come prepared
Week 13
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Due Date Length(Word,Time) Weight Type Learning Outcomes Ongoing Tasks Various Various 20% S 1,2,3,4,6 Final Test Week 11 In Class 40% S 1,2 Final Essay Week 13 Word length TBA, Online 40% S 2,3,4,5,6 Total 100%
The Ongoing Tasks are calculated as Activity Points.
More information is available from MyUni
S=Summative AssessmentAssessment Detail
Details of various assessment tasks and assignments are available from MyUni through the Assignments & Tasks Section.
Marking & Feedback (General)
• Final results for the course will only be available through Access Adelaide and students SHOULD NOT contact the course coordinator or the tutors for the same.
• Most assignments will be marked within 3 weeks of the submission and the interim grades will be made available through the My Grades system. Students are expected to inform the Course Coordinator if there are any errors with the marks entered on the system.
• The best examples of student Journals will be included in the All-In Exhibition to be held in mid of June alongside the best works from other courses and year levels.
• The student with best overall grade for the course will receive the David A.L Saunders Prize for History and Theories of Architecture, including a monetary prize & certification on transcript.Submission
Submissions (General):
- All submissions must include Student Name and Student ID Number.
Submissions without both Student Name and ID Number will not be considered for marking, and will receive zero marks as per guidelines.
- Please adhere to submission deadlines and follow instructions provided.
- Students must not submit work for an assignment that has previously been submitted for this course or any other course without prior approval from the Course Coordinator.
- On occasion, the lecturer/tutor may wish to retain students’ work for future reference and the relevant student will be informed at such a time.
Late Submission:
- The school will NOT accept late submissions and any such assignment will receive zero marks. This also applies to electronic submissions.
- Printing delays & hard disk crashes will not be entertained as legitimate causes for delay, so please ensure that the work is finished in advance.
Re-submission:
- Since the course already provides alternative assessment options for students to make up lost marks, the resubmission policy does not apply to any of the submissions in this course.
Good practice:
- Students should ensure that they regularly backup their work on multiple locations as hard-disk crashes are an unfortunate reality.
- When relying on community printing/scanning facilities, students should attempt to finish their work in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.
- Students must retain a copy of all assignments submitted (digital or hardcopy), as originals may be lost during the submission process.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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