The Shaping of Urban Design (ABPL90316)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The subject is a critical introduction to the contemporary 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 , urban designers, planners and other built environment professionals.
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:
- 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;
Generic skills
- Have digital literacy.
- Presentation (graphic, written and oral) skills appropriate to the subject.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Individual Assignment - written and/or graphic submissions (e.g. class presentations, materials, drawings, models)
| From Week 3 to Week 6 | 30% |
Individual Assignment - Written and/or graphic submissions (e.g. class presentations, materials, drawings, models)
| From Week 7 to Week 10 | 30% |
Individual Assignment - Written and/or graphic submissions (e.g. class presentations, materials, drawings, models).
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours of lecture/ seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
David Mah
Email: david.mah@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- 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
Last updated: 4 March 2025