UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

UDI5002 Urban design thesis

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

UDI5002 Urban design thesis is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2021
Not offered
Assessment
No exam
1 task

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

Urban design thesis consolidates advanced concepts, knowledge and skills encompassing a range of complex issues relevant to practising urban design at the scale of the city and regency. Through critical research, analysis and synthesis, the unit develops concepts, creative approaches, processes and outcomes and the skills to communicate these effectively to diverse communities.

Offerings in 2021

The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for UDI5002.

Assessment

  • Design portfolioFolio
    100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Critically reflect on and practice ethical approaches to contemporary urban design in diverse communities;

  2. 2

    Strategically respond to complex problems and develop innovative urban design responses, processes and outcomes;

  3. 3

    Apply advanced skills in urban design and research to address social and environmental issues in cities and regencies;

  4. 4

    Effectively communicate using advanced written, oral and graphic formats on issues pertaining to urban design;

  5. 5

    Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities72 hours
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachField trips
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning

24 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 18 hours of independent study.

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for UDI5002?

UDI5002 has no prerequisites.

When is UDI5002 offered?

UDI5002 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.

Does UDI5002 have an exam?

No. UDI5002 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Architecture
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
202120232024202520262027