Course

Understanding Design - PLAN1101

Faculty: Built Environment

School: Planning and Urban Development

Course Outline: Built Environment

Campus: Kensington Campus

Career: Undergraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6

Enrolment Requirements:

Currently enrolled in program 3360 Planning.

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

The course is an introduction to urban design principles and basic design skills which are need by all planners. It involves an introduction to the basic vocabulary of planning and design terminology, exploration of the general principles of urban design, understanding the meaning of places and spaces, evaluation of good and bad urban design, development of basic skills of reading and interpreting maps and plans, and the creative communication of design ideas including drawing, mapping and presentation. Teaching involves lectures, workshops, discussions, and fieldtrips. Assessment is primarily via individual projects, group work and class participation.
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