SRA143 - Art and Society
Unit details
| Year | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Trimester 1: Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s) | 1 |
| EFTSL value | 0.125 |
| Unit chair | Trimester 1: Md Mizanur Rashid |
| Prerequisite | Nil |
| Corequisite | Nil |
| Incompatible with | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week (weeks 1-5, 7-11); 1 x 2 hour seminar per week; 1 x full day practical experience (field trip) (week 6). |
| Typical study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Supplementary information | Equipment Requirements: Please note students may be required to pay additional costs (not included in standard student fees) for unit related materials. Students should budget $50–$100 for personal consumables but may be more depending on individual project outcomes. Any specific required additional costs will be outlined via the unit site throughout the trimester in preparation for specific activities. |
Content
SRA143 is the first unit in the sequence of history and theory units in the discipline of Architecture. Art and Society explores the human relationship with our natural and cultural environment since the dawn of time; creating place, seeking shelter and expressing beliefs. The unit focuses upon the history and theory of architecture, painting and sculpture and considers how distinct cultures have developed form, technique and their own iconography. This opens up the opportunity to discuss shared attitudes, ideas and to celebrate difference.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Discuss the significance of the built environment as formal expressions of cultural aspirations, heritage, beliefs, behaviour, geography, technology and society at particular times. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
| ULO2 | Identify and explain patterns sustained throughout history and substantial innovations in the built environment. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO3 | Apply analysis, critical thinking and visual literacy skills to present arguments and documented ideas in built environment studies. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Work collaboratively to research, summarise and present information using appropriate technical and visual aids to engage peer audience in discussions about human relationship with natural and cultural environment. | GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO7: Teamwork |
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some units still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 Group oral presentation | 10-minute collaborative oral presentation | 15% | Scheduled presentation date |
| Assessment 2 | Written topic presentation paper (approximately 500 words), and supportive A3 drawing | 30% (15%, 15%) (Paper, drawing) | Scheduled presentation date |
| Assessment 3 | Weekly written journal submission (250 word maximum per submission), drawings and sketches inclusive | 55% | Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for SRA143 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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