UnitLevel 4Postgraduate

UPD4301 Planning study 1: history and theory of planning and urban design

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

UPD4301 Planning study 1: history and theory of planning and urban design is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks

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

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Requisites

Before UPD4301

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After UPD4301

No unit lists UPD4301 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

Overview

This unit focuses on the history of planning in Australia and internationally, and on theories in relation to urban development and planning processes. You will gain research and critical capacities for comprehending and applying theories to the urban realm and an awareness of the associated effects on and of urban planning and design programs.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Annotated bibliography
    20%
  • Final essay
    40%
  • Panel presentation
    5%
  • Weekly tasks
    30%
  • Tutorial discussion
    5%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Identify and describe the historical foundations and major periods of urban planning from the 19th century to today;

  2. 2

    Identify and describe the key paradigms that define urban planning theory;

  3. 3

    Develop critical thinking skills that inform professional practice;

  4. 4

    Effectively communicate using oral, written, and graphic communication skills;

  5. 5

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

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities36 hours
  • Tutorials36 hours

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Ms Charity Edwards
Chief Examiners
Ms Charity Edwards

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for UPD4301?

UPD4301 has no prerequisites.

When is UPD4301 offered?

In 2021, UPD4301 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

Does UPD4301 have an exam?

No. UPD4301 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
4
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Architecture
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available