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Urban Design Thesis (ABPL90376)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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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, 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 Urban Design Thesis may be undertaken as a written thesis (see ABPL90067).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Engage critically with contemporary urban issues.
- Apply design as a form of research enquiry.
- Develop an urban design project proposal.
- Situate a completed proposal with respect to urban design knowledge, and its intersections with related design perspectives.
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 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90061 | Urban Design Studio A |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
ABPL90273 | Urban Design Studio B |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - 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: Graphic, verbal and written 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 On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours Total time commitment 340 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
David Mah
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator David Mah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
David Mah
Time commitment details
340 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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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