UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

UPD5302 Democratic city

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

UPD5302 Democratic city is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2025
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
1 task

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before UPD5302

Prohibitions

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

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

After UPD5302

No unit lists UPD5302 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.

Overview

This unit develops knowledge and experience of community engagement theory and techniques, social impact analysis, and the ability to address fundamental issues for diverse communities including Indigenous people. You will explore methods for deploying new communication technologies, innovative community consultation and conflict resolution strategies through proactive mediations and negotiations.

Offerings in 2025

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldFlexible

Assessment

  • 100% in-semester assessmentProject
    100%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Critically reflect on and describe key theories and concepts related to democratic participation, demonstrating a deep understanding of the theoretical foundations of participatory planning;

  2. 2

    Apply methods to assess the assets, issues and conflicts of different stakeholders, showcasing practical skills in community engagement across diverse communities, including Indigenous people;

  3. 3

    Integrate knowledge and skills related to community engagement strategies, including the deployment of communication technologies, innovative community consultation methods, and conflict resolution strategies to create comprehensive and effective engagement strategies;

  4. 4

    Effectively communicate community planning concepts and engagement strategies to diverse audiences, using oral, written, design, visual, and graphic communication formats;

  5. 5

    Reflect on the ethical dimensions of community engagement and its impact on diverse communities, including Indigenous people, and consider the implications for urban practice;

  6. 6

    Adapt to evolving community challenges, seek new knowledge, and engage in continuous self-directed learning.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials36 hours
  • Teaching approachField trips
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning

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

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Ms Suzanne Barker
Chief Examiners
Ms Suzanne Barker

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for UPD5302?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

When is UPD5302 offered?

In 2025, UPD5302 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does UPD5302 have an exam?

No. UPD5302 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
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
Available