Launceston
This unit is being phased out and may not be offered next year, please consider your study plan accordingly. You will be able to enrol in the unit where there is an availability noted below.
This unit assumes students to be familiar with design and architectural terminology and design practice.
Introduction
This unit presents a range of contemporary approaches to architecture and design, focusing on theoretical, methodological, ethical, political and professional aspects. It supports students to develop critical positions in relation to the discipline, discourse and practise.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | History and Theory in Design 6: Critical Theories |
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| Unit code | KDA322 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Technology, Environments and Design |
| Discipline | Architecture & Design |
| Coordinator | TBA |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Requisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Two hour lecture per week (12 weeks). One hour tutorial or seminar per week (12 weeks). |
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| Assessment | Written assignment and design research /assignment, including oral presentation. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended |
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