Credit Points: 15
Study Time: 150

This unit is designed to give detailed knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and the wider context, including landscape and urban studies. The unit develops further your research, critical and analytical skills. You will formulate the question that will inform your specific line of critical enquiry.

The emphasis is on written presentation and the representation of architecture through text.

Aims

A1 To identify and research analytical themes in architecture and the relevant theoretical and conceptual frameworks.
A2 To develop written presentational skills.
A3 To develop the organisational skills which will enable independent learning and self management.
A4 To demonstrate knowledge of architectural history and associated disciplines.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will be able to demonstrate:

LO1 knowledge of the various processes and methods of research and critical appraisal.
LO2 ability in the conventions for academic writing.
LO3 knowledge of organisational skill, evidence of independent learning, self-management and critical evaluation.
LO4 knowledge of architectural history and associated disciplines.

Method of delivery
Lectures; seminars; library research skills tuition; individual and/or group tutorials.

Reference Material

Key (for Architectural History)
Curtis, William J.R. (1996) Modern Architecture since 1900 London: Phaidon Press
Frampton, K.M. (1980), Modern architecture: a critical history, London: Thames and Hudson
Leach, N. (1997). Rethinking architecture: a reader in cultural theory. London: Routledge.
Mallgrave, H.F. (2005). Modern architectural theory: a historical survey, 1673-1968. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Ockman, Joan (ed.) (1993) Architecture culture 1943-1968: a documentary anthology New York: Rizzoli International
Pallasmaa, Juhani (2005) Encounters Helsinki, Rakennustieto
Venturi, Robert (1966) Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture New York, Museum of Modern Art
Vidler, A. (1992). The architectural uncanny: essays in the modern unhomely. London: MIT Press.
Weston, Richard (2004) Plans, Sections and Elevation: Key Buildings of the Twentieth Century London: Laurence King

Recommended (for writing skills)
Glatthorn, A. (1998). Writing the winning dissertation. Thousand Oaks, Ca: Corwin Press.
Rudestam, K. (2000). Surviving your dissertation. London: Sage.
Swetnam,D. (1997). Writing your dissertation – how to plan, prepare, and present your work successfully. (2nd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Walliman, N. (2001). Your Research Project. London: Sage.

Additional guidance on primary and secondary sources and other appropriate material will be provided by your tutor and Subject Librarian.