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Urban Design Theory (ABPL90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject explores contemporary theories and modes of critique relating to the design of the urban public realm. Emphasis is on how urban physical form responds to the economic, cultural, political, social, aesthetic and natural forces of an urbanised area. Assignments and class papers require students to critically engage with a broad range of theoretical positions, and relate them to local conditions.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this subject the student is expected to:
- Develop an understanding of contemporary theories of urban design,
- Be able to think critically about a range of theoretical positions,
- Have the intellectual capacity to develop innovative approaches to urban design practice.
Generic skills
Students develop an understanding of contemporary theories of urban design and the ability to think critically about a range of theoretical positions, including development of the following generic skills:
- Urban design analysis;
- Urban design fieldwork;
- Essay writing;
- Verbal presentation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry into the Melbourne School of Design or approval from the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
702-421 (ABPL40010) Urban Design Theory
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Written and graphic assignments equivalent to 5000 words. Students must demonstrate a high level of engagement with and/or critical analysis of the subject content.
- Journal, due end of semester (preliminary submission due mid-semester). Requires approximately 6 hours of input per week (2500 words equivalent), 50%;
- Multi-scale urban analysis (graphic and written) 2xA3 sheets , due mid-semester 20%;
- Essay 1500 words, due end of semester 30%.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elek Pafka Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2 hour lecture + 1 x 1.5 hour tutorial Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban Design Course Master of Urban Planning Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Architecture Major 200 point Master of Architecture Major 300 point Master of Architecture - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022