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Description
This module builds on the teaching in Introducing Urban Design: Design Skills (BSc1) and Introducing Urban Design: Theory to Practice (BSc2) aiming to provide more advanced urban design teaching. It aims to help you develop a range of skills, knowledge and awareness that are necessary for carrying out large-scale, broad-ranging inner-city urban design investigations, masterplanning, and the development of detailed design proposals within them.
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Aims & Outcomes:
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To develop through practical application the ability to:
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- critically analyse existing context and precedents;
- understand the iterative design process to develop masterplanning ideas and detailed design proposals;
- develop urban design proposals at several scales in a creative, coherent and critical manner;
- work effectively as part of a small urban design team;
- effectively communicate masterplanning ideas and proposals, both orally and graphically.
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Teaching & Learning methods:
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This module is taught primarily through the undertaking and completion of project work with tutors available for individual and group tuition. The module also includes occasional lectures and presentations/crit reviews to support the development of the project.
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The term is organised around one ongoing major project. The teaching component of the module includes an introduction to the software package SketchUp.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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