Urban Design Studio B
Subject 705-669 (2009)
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Credit Points: | 25.00 |
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) |
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009: StandardFor information about these dates, click here. |
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 6 hours of studio per week. Total Time Commitment: Estimated total time commitment 20-25 hours per week (including studio time of 6 hours). |
Prerequisites: | Admission to the Master of Urban Design Program |
Corequisites: | None |
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None |
Non Allowed Subjects: | None |
Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Subject Overview: |
This subject covers the following topics: the scope, opportunities, complexities and responsibilities of urban design; urban design issues, elements and systems: analytical and design skills for generating and testing alternative approaches to the urban design development of specific sites; the role of urban design within a given spatial, social, economic and political context. Students will undertake a series of studio-based assignments in urban design leading to a major urban design proposition. The studio sessions are augmented with lectures and seminars devoted to current urban design practice. |
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Objectives: |
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Assessment: |
Assignment 1, due weeks 4 and 5, equivalent 1500 words (12.5%). The first assignment consists of data collection and 4 quick design exercises, each working on a particular aspect of the issues inherent in the larger project. Assignment 2, due week 8, equivalent 1800 words (15%) Assignment 3, due week 10, equivalent 1500 words (12.5%) Assignment 4, due week 13, equivalent 7200 words (60%). |
Prescribed Texts: | To be selected by studio coordinator. |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
SKILL AREAS: At the end of semester students will demonstrate the following abilities:
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Notes: | This subject is not available as a University breadth subject. |
Related Course(s): |
Master of Urban Design |
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