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Urban Design and Planning Studies (PLAN30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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Urban design is defined as the shaping of public space, distinguished from urban planning by its focus on urban form, from landscape architecture by its focus on built form and from architecture by its focus on public space. This subject will introduce and critically analyse a broad range of concepts, ideas and theories that frame practices of urban design in a contemporary global context.
Project types will include:
new precincts and linkages
retrofitting and revitalization
new waterfronts
transport-oriented design
greenfield and brownfield developments
informal settlements.
Studies of urban design process will include:
staging and displacement
community process
design regulation
Critiques will include:
aesthetic
social
economic and environmental sustainability
urban intensity
livability and safety
politics of imagery
access and equity
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed this subject should be able to:
- Understand the major concepts and ideas of urban design theory and practice;
- Undertake critique of both contemporary and traditional urban design projects;
- Situate urban design theories and practices within the fields of urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture and property.
Generic skills
Students who have successfully completed this subject will have developed the following generic skills:
- Critical thinking and analysis;
- Use and citation of sources;
- Written and verbal presentation of ideas;
- Essay and report writing;
- Application of generic theories to specific examples;
- Ability to analyze social and cultural contexts.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL20035 | Cities: From Local to Global | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL20037 | Urban Design Studies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Critical analysis task of 2000 words, due in week 7 (40%);
- Methodology exploration of 1,500 words (1500 words),due week 12 (35%);
- 5 class exercises on techniques (collectively equivalent to 800-1000 words), due weeks 2- 6 (25%).
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Urban Planning Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024