11212 Architectural History and Theory: Orientations

6cp
Undergraduate

The subject introduces key themes in history and theory framed in terms of architectural examples from antiquity until the beginning of the nineteenth century. Themes may include: ideas of architectural origins; theories and applications of geometry, composition, proportion and order; relations between antiquity and subsequent architectural developments; the development and use of different forms of representation, includintg perspective; the architect as historical figure; the role and influence of architectural treatises; impacts of developments in scientific thinking; ideas that underpin the writing of architectural history; the historical development of architectural theory; cultural encounters between East and West and their impact on architecture.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.dab.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/11212.pdf

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,430.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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