UPD3501 Reimagining cities
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
UPD3501 Reimagining cities is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before UPD3501
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After UPD3501
No unit lists UPD3501 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
This unit will introduce you to essential concepts and creative approaches that you can apply to develop solutions for more sustainable and equitable cities. In Australia and globally, there is an urgent need to understand and develop new approaches to the social, environmental, and economic challenges besetting cities from sprawling development that contributes to a warming planet to planning equitable access to community services. This unit challenges you to critically engage with urban environments and analyse urban challenges while developing the skills to effectively communicate your ideas.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Urban observation essayWritten25%
- Critical planning presentation and class participationPresentation15%
- Notebook and visual diaryExercise20%
- Reimagining city futures documentaryProject40%
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
Demonstrate understanding of relevant concepts and approaches in urban studies, planning and design;
- 2
Apply critical thinking skills to analyse complex urban issues;
- 3
Integrate knowledge and synthesise insights from diverse sources to develop sustainable and equitable planning and design approaches;
- 4
Effectively communicate urban studies concepts using written, visual, and verbal communication skills;
- 5
Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on the ethical approaches to planning, recognising the importance of inclusivity and sustainability;
- 6
Demonstrate the ability to seek new knowledge and engage in continuous self-directed learning.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours per week and 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr James Whitten
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Catherine Murphy
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for UPD3501?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is UPD3501 offered?
In 2027, UPD3501 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does UPD3501 have an exam?
No. UPD3501 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.