Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Architecture, Design and Planning School
An introduction to architecture through a global, cross-cultural, historical analysis of significant buildings and their place in culture.
ARCH1140 Buildings in History and Culture investigates architectural histories and theories in relation to global futures. The thematic structure integrates Indigenous knowledges, vernacular architectures and inclusive perspectives. Themes covered include: development, defence, disaster, disease, discomfort,ﾠ detention, death, display, desire, digital and dystopia. The subject focusses on tropical regions of the world using Queensland, Australia as a keystone case study. Students will complete pre-recorded lectures and readings before participating in-person in weekly lectures (often involving a specialist guest) and group tutorials.ﾠThe three assessment items are a multi-choice quiz, verbal presentation and essay.
ARCH1140 is one of four core history and theory courses offered in the Bachelor of Architectural Design introducing fundamental exemplars of past and present architecture, and consideration of their meanings and values within relevant theoretical contexts. Students will develop skills in the analysis of buildings and texts, with argumentation through discussion, presentations and written communication.
ARCH1140 is designed to provide an introduction to fundamental architectural knowledge and skills. ARCH1140 develops knowledge of the principles and terms of architectural description, and how architecture and vernacular spatial practices function within a wider culture. Knowledge and skills are applied through the analysis of buildings from different historical periods and different cultural contexts. ARCH1140 also provides an introduction to the conventions of written communication in architecture.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students are assumed to have Year 12 English. Visual communication skills gained from the study of art, graphics or other design-based subjects may be of benefit but are not assumed knowledge.
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
ARCH1100 and ARCH1160
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ARCH1110
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to introduce students to the study of architecture through a global, cross-cultural and historical analysis of significant buildings that considers their role within a wider culture.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Identify and interpret buildings and places using common principles and terms of architectural description.
LO2.
Describe how architecture and vernacular spatial practices function within a wider culture.
LO3.
Compare the role of architecture between cultures and across historical periods.
LO4.
Formulate simple arguments about architecture in response to defined topics.
LO5.
Independently use information and apply writing conventions to prepare an essay.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Quiz
|
10% |
12/03/2025 4:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation |
Verbal Presentation of Select Bibliography
|
30% IVAH |
File Submission 1/04/2025 9:00 am Presentations 1/04/2025 1:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique | Essay on Selected Question | 60% |
10/06/2025 1:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Quiz
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
12/03/2025 4:00 pm
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
This assessment aim is to assess students’ knowledge of an academic writing reference style commonly used in architectural history and theory.
On completion of this assignment students should be able to demonstrate the correct use Chicago (17th edition) notes and bibliography in their academic writing when using the following sources: books & book chapters; journals; online digital sources; images.
Assessment tasks prohibiting use of AI or MT: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Assessment 1 Quiz is an online multi-choice quiz accessed through Blackboard assessments. The quiz may be taken at any time in a 24 hour widow. The quiz must be completed in 15 minutes of commencing.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
100% Late Penalty
Verbal Presentation of Select Bibliography
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation
- Weight
- 30% IVAH
- Due date
File Submission 1/04/2025 9:00 am
Presentations 1/04/2025 1:00 pm
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
The assessment aims to:
- verbally present analysis of two key academic references relevant to the students chosen topic question; and
- answer questioning about the sources chosen.
On completion of this assignment the student should be able to demonstrate:
- An understanding of the context and scope of their chosen question
- Satisfactory progress in the sourcing of key academic references
- Critical analysis of two academic references
- An ability to clearly deliver a verbal presentation in a set timeframe.
This assessment requires students to prepare a verbal presentation answering a selected question from the Verbal Presentation Questions list provided by the lecturer. Based on the chosen question, students are to select and analyse two key academic references, verbally present their analysis of these references with PowerPoint slides in 2 minutes, and then answer questions on their sources for 1-2 minutes.
Complex / authentic assessment using AI and/or MT to support learning: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied to receive a specific grade in the course. This assessment item is designated as a Hurdle in this course. This means a minimum achievement of 50% (a grade of 4) is required for this assessment item in order to pass the course. Meeting the hurdle requirement for a course does not guarantee a passing grade for the course and in order to pass this course, students also need to achieve a minimum grade of 4 overall.Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged. Uploaded files must contain readable text and not be rasterised. Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission. To meet professional accreditation, public engagement and quality assurance obligations, digital copies of all course assessment items must be submitted in addition to any hard copy submission requirements specified in individual Course / Studio Outlines. Any physical models should be photographed and a minimum of two photographs describing the complete and full model must be included in the digital submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must apply online on or before the assignment due date. When possible, it is suggested that requests are submitted 2 business days prior to the submission due date for the assignment to allow processing time. Students with outstanding applications for extensions are advised to submit their assessment by the original due date, irrespective of whether the work is complete, so that what has been done can be graded.
Late submission
100% Late Penalty after 1 hour grace period
The one-hour grace period is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Presentations cannot be reconvened.
Essay on Selected Question
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 60%
- Due date
10/06/2025 1:00 pm
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
This assignment aims to:
- develop students’ knowledge of buildings in history and culture; and
- ability to research and write an essay concerned with architectural history and theory.
On completion of this assignment the student should be able to:
- conduct a critical review and analysis of relevant academic literature
- address a research question based on a literature review
- work independently
- present concepts and arguments in an academic essay
- present written text using the academic referencing style - Chicago (17th edition) notes and bibliography; and the School of Architecture style guide for Written Coursework Assignment.
Complex / authentic assessment using AI and/or MT to support learning: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged. Uploaded files must contain readable text and not be rasterised. Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission. To meet professional accreditation, public engagement and quality assurance obligations, digital copies of all course assessment items must be submitted in addition to any hard copy submission requirements specified in individual Course / Studio Outlines. Any physical models should be photographed and a minimum of two photographs describing the complete and full model must be included in the digital submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must apply online on or before the assignment due date. When possible, it is suggested that requests are submitted 2 business days prior to the submission due date for the assignment to allow processing time. Students with outstanding applications for extensions are advised to submit their assessment by the original due date, irrespective of whether the work is complete, so that what has been done can be graded.
Late submission
100% Late Penalty after 1 hour grace period. The one-hour grace period is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Identity verified assessment with a hurdle (IVAH)
To meet assessment validity and integrity obligations, this course includes at least one piece of individual Identity Verified Assessment with a Hurdle (IVAH) that is unambiguously completed by that student, and in which a minimum level of achievement is reached. IVAH assessment item(s) contribute at least 30% towards the final grade. Examples of IVAH items include any activity in which a student’s individual performance is directly monitored, such as performances, fieldwork, oral assessment (including design critiques), design studio project work and invigilated exams. In order to pass this course students must achieve a minimum grade for the IVAH designated assessment item(s) as stated in the Assessment Task Description in the ECP.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lecture Week 1 - Introduction - Development Week 2 - Defence Week 3 - Disaster and Disease Week 4 - Discomfort Week 5 - Detention and Death Week 6 - Presentations Week 7 - Display Week 8 - Desire Week 9 - Digital Week 10 - Dystopia Week 11 - Writing Workshops Week 12 - Writing Workshops Week 13 - No class, Design Week |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Week 1 - Introduction - Development Week 2 - Defence Week 3 - Disaster and Disease Week 4 - Discomfort Week 5 - Detention and Death Week 6 - Presentations Week 7 - Display Week 8 - Desire Week 9 - Digital Week 10 - Dystopia Week 11 - Writing Workshops Week 12 - Writing Workshops Week 13 - No class, Design Week |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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