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Understanding Design - PLAN1101
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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:Band 2 (more info)
 
 
Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

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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