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The Shaping of Urban Design (ABPL90316)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: pafkae@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
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The subject is an introduction to the contemporary technical tools and urban models that are required in the practice of urban design. The theoretical focus is on contemporary techniques and models that have been generated by architects, landscape architects and planners.
It emphasises links between eras (continuities and change), between ideas and practice, and between urban design and the wider landscape of ideas: special attention is paid to the influence of culture, the role and techniques of urban morphology, and the graphic representation/interpretation of concepts, models and places.
Intended learning outcomes
Students are expected to demonstrate:
- Have Digital Literacy;
- An ability to apply contemporary urban design tools;
- A critical understanding of key urban design concepts, models and approaches, and their sources and applications;
- An ability to analyse and interpret urban form for design purposes;
- An ability to recognise major structures and patterns, and key building and spatial types in the urban environment;
- Investigative and interpretive skills appropriate to the subject;
- Presentation (graphic, written and oral) skills appropriate to the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A background knowledge of architecture, landscape architecture or urban planning is highly recommended.
Graphic skills are essential.
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual Assignments - written and/or graphic digital submissions (e.g. class presentations, materials, drawings, models) equivalent 3000 words in total, comprising of six assignments each worth 10% due weeks 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 and 11.
| From Week 2 to Week 11 | 60% |
One examination (equivalent 2000 words)
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Elek Pafka Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Email: pafkae@unimelb.edu.au
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 Architecture Course Master of Urban Design Course 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