UDI4101 History and theory of urban design
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
UDI4101 History and theory of urban design is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before UDI4101
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After UDI4101
No unit lists UDI4101 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Master of Urban Design (Indonesia) (F6006), Master of Public Policy and Management (Indonesia) (A6033), Master of Business Innovation (Indonesia) (B6027), Master of Data Science (Indonesia) (C6009), Master of Cybersecurity (Indonesia) (C6010), or Master of Public Health (Indonesia) (M6041).
Overview
This unit focuses on the history of urban design in Indonesia and internationally, and on theories in relation to urban development processes. You will gain critical capacities for understanding and applying urban design theories to the urban realm.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for UDI4101.
Assessment
- Preliminary projectProject40%
- Final projectProject60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and describe the historical foundations and major periods of urban design;
- 2
Identify and describe the key paradigms that define urban design theory and practice;
- 3
Use critical thinking skills that inform professional practice;
- 4
Effectively communicate using oral, written, and graphic communication skills;
- 5
Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours. The remaining 9 hours are to be used for self and group learning activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Diego Ramirez
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for UDI4101?
UDI4101 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is UDI4101 offered?
UDI4101 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does UDI4101 have an exam?
No. UDI4101 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.