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Landscape Studio: Urban Open Space (ABPL30042)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
The focus of this studio will be on the production of a design for an urban open space. It will introduce a range of precedents, principles, and practices for urban landscape design.
This subject will involve the following software: Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk 3DS Max, Rhinoceros, SketchUp, Makerbot Print (all optional). Details of software availability and pricing are captured at https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-research/resources/it-support#software.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Develop a basic understanding of urban and landscape design theory;
- Develop creative responses to land planning and design problems in city and suburban areas;
- Develop representational skills for urban landscape design;
- Develop a basic understanding of policy for urban regions and its implications.
Generic skills
Students will be expected to extend their:
• Critical and spatial thinking;
• Spatial analysis and design;
• Ability to represent analysis and design concepts graphically and textually;
• Oral presentation skills.
• Team work skills.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
B-ENVS Bachelor of Environments students:
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL20028 | Architecture Design Studio: Water | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL20038 Explorations (Landscape Studio 1)
ABPL20040 Landscape Studio 2: Site Plan and Design
ABPL20049 Introduction to Urban Design and Planning
B-DES Bachelor of Design students:
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL10004 | Global Foundations of Design | No longer available | |
ABPL20055 | Global Foundations of Design | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ARCH20004 | Digital Design | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ARCH20001 | Design Studio Beta |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ARCH20002 | Design Studio Gamma |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
For B-ENVS students:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENVS10007 | Urban Environments | No longer available | |
ABPL20047 | Site Tectonics | Not available in 2024 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Group design project
| Week 5 | 20% |
Individual design project
| Week 14 | 80% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sidh Sintusingha Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of studios ( 1X3 hour studio per week ) and 12 hours of lectures Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 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 Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Major Landscape Architecture Informal specialisation Non-allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors Major Architecture Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Landscape Architecture Major Urban Design and Planning - 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: 31 January 2024