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Urban Design Thesis (ABPL90376)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-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
David Mah
Semester 2
David Mah
Overview
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This subject is the culmination of each student's studies in Master of Urban Design. It will consist of a number of autonomous studio groups offering a range of opportunities for students to demonstrate an original approach to design synthesis in urban design, which is based on research and critical thinking. These studios will offer an interdisciplinary experience, and in some cases students may be working alongside others in a parallel design discipline.
Students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of conceptual engagement with the shaping of urban space, design resolution, conceptual engagement and aesthetic expression .
With course coordinator approval, high-achieving students may undertake the Urban Design Thesis as an individually supervised design investigation. Similarly, under exceptional circumstances and with course coordinator approval, the design thesis may be undertaken as a written thesis
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a capacity to make a contribution to the existing body of knowledge in architectural, landscape architectural or urban design theory and practice;
- Demonstrate critical awareness of how their chosen specialisation contributes to this body of knowledge;
- Demonstrate an understanding of design as a form of research enquiry.
Generic skills
- Written, verbal and graphic presentation of ideas
- Correct use of design terminology
- Ability to analyse social and cultural contexts
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Creative response to complex problems
- Ability to select the appropriate design approach
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-URBDES Master of Urban Design
AND
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90017 | Urban Design Theory | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90061 | Urban Design Studio A |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
ABPL90273 | Urban Design Studio B |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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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Assignment 1: Written, graphic and verbal presentation of design concept, analytical work and design explorations. Students will present their work comprising models, drawings or animations as relevant to the individual design
| Week 7 | 30% |
Assignment 2: Graphic, verbal and written presentation of design concept, analytical work and design explorations. Students will present their final work comprising models, drawings or animations as relevant to the individual design This will include exhibition panels and an accompanying document
| End of semester | 70% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator David Mah Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours Total time commitment 340 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
David Mah
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator David Mah Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
David Mah
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Master of Urban Design - 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