Studies in Contemporary Architectural Theory (U00820)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : ACE-5-ADReading

This course examines the place of architecture within the wider context of cultural production and globalisation. It examines a number of strands in contemporary architectural theory that seek to challenge and unsettle various discipline-specific certainties that have informed architecture in the past. In particular, it critically explores issues of power, the philosophy of technology, the politics of domination, the production of space, history as disjunction, gender issues, discourses of the unconscious, cyberspace, theories of interpretation, and deconstruction as these topics pertain to contemporary architecture.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Architectural Design Opening B Architectural Design Exhibition

? Co-requisites : Architectural Design Thesis 1

? Costs : Processes and materials involved in the presentation of their work: printing and reprographic charges, photographic costs, drawing and modelling materials; digital storage etc.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Architecture, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 3 hour(s) 40 minutes per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2008	12:00	13:00			Elliott Room, Minto House

? Additional Class Information : Weeks 1-10

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Appreciate the intellectual and critical dimensions of architectural practice.
- Engage in critical discussion, writing and design around the issues of architecture and contemporary cultural production.
- Show leadership in the professional and public contexts on issues to do with design, architecture and urbanism.