Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Architecture, Design and Planning School
The study of the principal cultures of Asia and their significant buildings considering them as conscious responses to environment, social conditions, beliefs and ideologies.
ARCH3141 is one of four elective history and theory courses offered in the Bachelor of Architectural Design, examining regional and critical narratives pertaining to the making of the built environment, with particular emphasis on the genesis and transformation of design themes across time and space. ARCH3141 seeks to develop students’ abilities in the synthesis and evaluation of cultural conditions that originate in and remain central to Asia and Asian architecture through space and time, while also introducing students to historical concepts that allow for these broad and focused examinations. In effect, Asia and Asian 'Space' is viewed as continuously transforming through time.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students are assumed to have an introductory understanding of fundamental architectural knowledge and skills.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Completion of 16 units in program of study
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ARCH3300
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 develop students’ ability to analyse and evaluate the significant buildings and settlements of Asia in relation to the influence of environment, social conditions, culture and religion.
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Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Identify and discuss the significant historical buildings and settlements of Asia.
LO2.
Compare the architecture of different Asian cultures based on their responses to environment, social conditions, culture and religion.
LO3.
Investigate the place of Asian architecture in the contemporary global world.
LO4.
Independently develop and conduct a research project related to the Asian Built Environment
LO5.
Independently source and use evidence to construct written arguments about Asian architecture.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique | Research Project 1 | 40% |
3/09/2024 1:00 pm
Digital Submission: via Blackboard |
| Essay/ Critique |
Research Project 2
|
60% IVAH |
15/10/2024 1:00 pm
Digital Submission: via Blackboard |
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
Research Project 1
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
3/09/2024 1:00 pm
Digital Submission: via Blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
Individual Research Project 1 will be based on a list given out in class with specific reference to the cultural frameworks suggested in the course. Students will be individually evaluated as per criteria specified for the deliverable expected. This deliverable will be an essay with the structure decided and developed in consultation with the instructor.
Assessment task to be completed without 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
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.
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 28 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
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Research Project 2
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 60% IVAH
- Due date
15/10/2024 1:00 pm
Digital Submission: via Blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
Individual Research Project 2 will be based on a list given out in class with specific reference to the cultural frameworks suggested in the course. Students will be individually evaluated as per criteria specified for the deliverable expected. This deliverable will be an essay with the structure decided and developed in consultation with the instructor.
Assessment task to be completed without 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.
Hurdle requirements
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied to receive a specific grade in the course. 'Research Project 2' 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.
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 28 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
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block 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
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
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 |
Lecture |
Lecture Week 1 - Course Introduction & Overview: Asia as a Palimpsest of Histories Week 2 - Asian Geographies & Cosmographies - Building Traditions/Architecture with and without architects Week 3 - Asia: The Traditions of Building 1 Week 4 - Asia: The Traditions of Building 2 Week 5 - Asia as Amalgam of Time Week 6 - Asian Socio-Cultural Transformations - Meaning, Making, Institutions and Craft 1 Week 7 - Asian Socio-Cultural Transformations - Meaning, Making, Institutions and Craft 2 / Project 1 is due Week 8 - Asian Urbanities - Variable Times and Meanings Week 9 - Politics of Architectural Production and Practice in Asia Mid Term Break - NO CLASS Week 10 - Research Directions and Discussion on Student Projects Week 11 - The Asian Epoch - Arrival of New 'Urban' Typologies in Asia & Course Conclusions: Transformative Change in Asia - New Borders, Histories and Expressions in Asian Architecture Week 12 - Course Conclusions and Discussion on Student Projects / Project 2 is due Week 13 - No lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Week 1 - Lecture Recap / Project 1 is introduced Week 2 - Lecture Recap & Readings Review Week 3 - Lecture Recap & Readings Review / Class Discussion on Project Selection and Sources Week 4 - Lecture Recap & Readings Review / Class Discussion on Project Selection and Arguments Week 5 - Lecture Recap & Readings Review / Class Group Discussion on Student Projects Week 6 - Lecture Recap / Class Group Discussion on Student Projects Week 7 - Project 1 is due @ 10:00 am / Lecture Recap / Project 2 is introduced Week 8 - Lecture Recap & Readings Review / Discussion on Contextuality, Making & Afterlives Week 9 - Lecture Recap & Readings Review / Discussion on Contextuality, Making & Afterlives Mid Term Break - NO TUTORIAL Week 10 - Lecture Recap & Readings Review / Discussion on Contextuality, Making & Afterlives Week 11 - Research Directions and Class Discussion on Student Projects Week 12 - Project 2 is due / No Tutorial Week 13 - No tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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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