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Urban Precinct Studio (PLAN30005)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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The focus of this capstone studio is on planning the development and/or redevelopment of a precinct-scale urban site. Students will undertake site analysis, visioning, detailed concept planning and implementation considerations that together lead to the creation of a precinct structure plan or an urban design and planning framework.

This capstone studio provides students opportunities to consolidate, extend, and apply the theories and skills acquired in the fields of urban design and urban planning. The learning process is student-driven, involving authentic project sites that offer real-life complexities and challenges. Both group and individual tasks are incorporated in the subject curriculum. Presentation and critic sessions are organised regularly to sharpen student’s oral, visual, and written communication skills.

Prescribed software programs with no cost
ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Pro
Prescribed software programs with a cost
Adobe Illustrator

Details of software availability and pricing are captured at  https://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/student-experience/it-support

 

Intended learning outcomes

At the completion of the capstone students will be able to:




 

  • Demonstrate an ability to interrogate a brief;
  • Develop and demonstrate an ability to graphically communicate information through a variety of media;
  • Develop the ability to make a case for precinct proposals;
  • Demonstrate their understanding of theories of precinct -scale design and planning;
  • Demonstrate innovation and future-focused ideas in how to address challenges,
  • Enhance features and plan for change at a precinct-scale.

Generic skills

  • Both verbal and graphic communication skills for urban design and planning.
  • Generation of design ideas.
  • Appropriate use of design terminology.
  • Time management and meeting deadlines.
  • Working in a team.
  • Relation of presentations to designs.
  • Data collection and interpretation.

Last updated: 8 November 2024