UnitLevel 4Postgraduate

UPD4002 Planning project 2: the ecological city

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

UPD4002 Planning project 2: the ecological city is a level 4, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2022
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before UPD4002

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After UPD4002

1 unit list UPD4002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in F6004 Master of Urban Planning and Design or F6001 Master of Architecture.

Overview

Project 2 explores the creation of ecologically sensitive cities. Through projects that coordinate the built and natural systems that shape our cities, you will develop research foundations, technical capacity, analytical approaches and modes of articulation through planning systems.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Critical analysis report
    30%
  • Mid-semester project report
    20%
  • Final report and presentation
    50%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Demonstrate capabilities and competencies in ethical approaches to contemporary urban planning;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate the ability to strategically respond to complex problems and develop appropriate planning responses, processes and outcomes;

  3. 3

    Demonstrate skills in research, applying creativity and critique to address planning issues;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate a high level of competence in communication and presentation skills: written, verbal and graphic ones.

Workload and teaching

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

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

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Ms Catherine Murphy
Unit Coordinators
Ms Catherine Murphy

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for UPD4002?

UPD4002 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after UPD4002?

UPD4002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including UPD5001. Those lead on to 2 units in all.

When is UPD4002 offered?

In 2022, UPD4002 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does UPD4002 have an exam?

No. UPD4002 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
4
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
Available