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Urban Design Theory (ABPL90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at Melbourne School of Design
OR
Approval from the subject coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
702-421 (ABPL40010) Urban Design Theory
Recommended background knowledge
Good English Proficiency
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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Journal (equivalent to 2500 words , 50% in total) , including preliminary submission , mid-semester, 15%, and final submission end of semester 35%)
| End of semester | 50% |
Multi-scale urban analysis (graphic and written) 2xA3 sheets
| Mid semester | 20% |
Essay
| End of semester | 30% |
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.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elek Pafka Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week 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: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject reader
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Urban Design Course Master of Urban 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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: 8 November 2024