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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit provides students with the skills to apply urban design principles and planning for economic feasibility based on a particular case study or project. It provides the foundation urban design knowledge and skills, for developing an urban design framework based on a vision for a particular city, neighbourhood, city square or place. The unit develops the conceptual frameworks through the city as a mosaic of ideas and history of civilisations; the city as a Townscape, the city as a responsive environment. The unit will cover the development of urban design principles and applications; influences of urban design and the outcomes for traditional and contemporary planning. The unit considers the importance of urban design principles and conceptual frameworks in developing an urban design plan, supported by written documents with an emphasis on built form and new urbanism codes which reflect urban design components.
Students must pass 1 units from PLN2601
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will be conducted on-campus and off-campus. The mode of delivery for this unit is through a weekly on-campus lecture and seminar. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions of practical industry case studies of urban design within local and state government, as well as the role of private planning practices. The skills of working effectively with others in a urban design environment (specifically team work, task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical legislative and policy appraisal and analysis, developing design competencies and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised. This unit also provides for engaged teaching and learning where guest lecturers from industry are invited to share experiences, providing students with industry relevant information and opportunities for networking. The unit will also be supported by relevant field trips. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts of the unit and to guide students through development of the urban design concepts and their applications. Tutorials will allow students to apply the urban design concepts identified in the lectures in a series of real-world applications. A major project will consolidate learning by requiring students to prepare an urban design brief for a real location utilising urban design concepts developed in the unit. This activity will be developed andconducted on-line and involve on-campus and off-campus students sharing information through an on-line project and progress log. The major project will be assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, the ability to research effectively using both academic and contemporary sources and industry relevance. This assessment item will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, design skills, critical thinking and develop their written communication and presentation skills. Extensive use will be made of Blackboard to provide all lecture and other learning materials via this electronic portal. A discussion board will be used to facilitate discussion between teaching staff and students. A range of additional materials such as website links, blogs, group boards, gradebooks etc will be made available where appropriate. All information will be delivered to off-campus students via Blackboard. The lectures/modules are delivered by an academic staff member with relevant industry knowledge and experience. Online tutorials will also be offered to students in this mode to support learning and extend discipline knowledge. These activities encourage students to improve their communication skills, critical thinking skills and research skills. Assessment methods provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and develop their written communication skills. Regular online access is essential.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Urban Design Paper | 20% |
| Project | Urban Design Project | 20% |
| Assignment | Individual Project | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Urban Design Paper | 20% |
| Project | Urban Design Project | 20% |
| Assignment | Individual Project | 60% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
PLN3623|1|1
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit provides students with the skills to apply urban design principles and planning for economic feasibility based on a particular case study or project. It provides the foundation urban design knowledge and skills, for developing an urban design framework based on a vision for a particular city, neighbourhood, city square or place. The unit develops the conceptual frameworks through the city as a mosaic of ideas and history of civilisations; the city as a Townscape, the city as a responsive environment. The unit will cover the development of urban design principles and applications; influences of urban design and the outcomes for traditional and contemporary planning. The unit considers the importance of urban design principles and conceptual frameworks in developing an urban design plan, supported by written documents with an emphasis on built form and new urbanism codes which reflect urban design components.
Students must pass 1 units from PLN2601
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will be conducted on-campus and off-campus. The mode of delivery for this unit is through a weekly on-campus lecture and seminar. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions of practical industry case studies of urban design within local and state government, as well as the role of private planning practices. The skills of working effectively with others in a urban design environment (specifically team work, task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical legislative and policy appraisal and analysis, developing design competencies and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised. This unit also provides for engaged teaching and learning where guest lecturers from industry are invited to share experiences, providing students with industry relevant information and opportunities for networking. The unit will also be supported by relevant field trips. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts of the unit and to guide students through development of the urban design concepts and their applications. Tutorials will allow students to apply the urban design concepts identified in the lectures in a series of real-world applications. A major project will consolidate learning by requiring students to prepare an urban design brief for a real location utilising urban design concepts developed in the unit. This activity will be developed andconducted on-line and involve on-campus and off-campus students sharing information through an on-line project and progress log. The major project will be assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, the ability to research effectively using both academic and contemporary sources and industry relevance. This assessment item will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, design skills, critical thinking and develop their written communication and presentation skills. Extensive use will be made of Blackboard to provide all lecture and other learning materials via this electronic portal. A discussion board will be used to facilitate discussion between teaching staff and students. A range of additional materials such as website links, blogs, group boards, gradebooks etc will be made available where appropriate. All information will be delivered to off-campus students via Blackboard. The lectures/modules are delivered by an academic staff member with relevant industry knowledge and experience. Online tutorials will also be offered to students in this mode to support learning and extend discipline knowledge. These activities encourage students to improve their communication skills, critical thinking skills and research skills. Assessment methods provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and develop their written communication skills. Regular online access is essential.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Urban Design Paper | 20% |
| Project | Urban Design Project | 20% |
| Assignment | Individual Project | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Urban Design Paper | 20% |
| Project | Urban Design Project | 20% |
| Assignment | Individual Project | 60% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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