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Landscape Studio: Urban Open Space (ABPL30042)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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 |
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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.
Prescribed software tools
Drafting software (e.g. McNeel Rhino, Autodesk AutoCAD)
Image editing software (e.g. Affinity Photo)
Layout software (e.g. Affinity Publisher)
Modelling software (e.g. Autodesk 3Ds Max)
Details of software availability and pricing are captured at https://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/student-experience/it-support
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: 8 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
B-ENVS Bachelor of Environments students:
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
No longer available |
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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ABPL20055 | Global Foundations of Design |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ARCH10004 | Design History & Theory in the Making |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR
ABPL10004 Global Foundations of Design
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ARCH20004 | Design Processes and Techniques |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ARCH20001 | Design Studio Beta |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ARCH20002 | Design Studio Gamma |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
For B-ENVS students:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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: 8 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Group design project
| Week 5 | 20% |
Individual design project
| Week 14 | 80% |
Last updated: 8 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sidh Sintusingha Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of studios ( 1X3 hour studio per week ) and 12 hours of lectures Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 8 February 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 Environments Discipline subjects Major Urban Design and Planning Major Architecture Major Landscape Architecture Major Landscape Architecture Informal specialisation Non-allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors - 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: 8 February 2024