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Australian Architecture - Australian Architectural Styles


Grade Work Samples
End of Stage 5 (end of Year 10)
Grade B Courtney   Darcy  

Description of activity

Students are to undertake research and produce a written report on the evolution of Australian residential architectural styles. The report should incorporate:

  • Graphics Technology, industry and society
  • Presentation and communication

Context

Students are undertaking study of the Australian Architecture option module. This activity takes place towards the start of the module and provides the opportunity to develop the students' knowledge of Australian architectural styles. The activity also allows students to refine and expand their skills in research.

Outcomes

A student:

5.1.2 analyses the nature of information and intended audience to select and develop appropriate presentations

5.6.1 demonstrates the application of graphics to a range of industrial, commercial and personal settings.

Criteria for assessing learning

(These criteria would normally be communicated to students with the activity.)

Students will be assessed on their ability to:

  • clearly identify and analyse styles in Australian residential architecture
  • apply results of research to identify and analyse architectural styles reflected in the local environment
  • competently use information and communication technologies to prepare and present information in a clear and informative manner.
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