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 2023 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before UPD4301
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After UPD4301
No unit lists UPD4301 as a prerequisite in the 2023 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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercises30%
- Annotated Bibliography20%
- Essay40%
- Reflection5%
- Presentation5%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and describe the historical foundations and major periods of urban planning from the 19th century to today;
- 2
Identify and describe the key paradigms that define urban planning theory;
- 3
Develop critical thinking skills that inform professional practice;
- 4
Effectively communicate using oral, written, and graphic communication skills.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Liz Taylor
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Liz Taylor
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for UPD4301?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is UPD4301 offered?
In 2023, UPD4301 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does UPD4301 have an exam?
No. UPD4301 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.