Postgraduate Course: Urban Design Theory (AREA11024)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Architecture and Landscape Architecture |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS OWNED AND ADMINISTRATED BY ECA
Indicative Module Content
Initially the personal views of participants are considered. Subsequently, specific texts are examined in detail. The texts examined fall into the following categories: socio-economic perspectives, ecological perspectives, spatial perspectives, imagery.
Aims of Module
1. To provide a general awareness of urban design theories
2. To examine urban design from social, ecological, spatial and psychological perspectives
3. To assess the significance of those theories for contemporary practice
Mode of Delivery
This is a seminar-based module with directed study to core texts. Each student presents an overview of a core text, which is followed by discussion on the issues raised.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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| Other | Lecture | Urban Design Theory | 6-11 | | | | 14:00 - 17:00 | |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, the student is expected to:
1. display awareness of the range of theories which support the discipline of urban design
2. understand how these theories have developed
and their significance for current practice
3. display presentation and communication skills
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Assessment Information
Assessment Plan
Learning outcomes are assessed by coursework. Outcomes 1, 2,& 3 are assessed through a seminar presentation (40%) participation in the discussion (20%) and written essay (40%).
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Indicative Bibliography
Bentley, I., et al (1985), Responsive Environments,
Architectural Press, London.
Matthew Carmona & Steve Tiesdell (2007), Urban
Design Reader, Architectural Press, London
Urban Design, Urban Design Group, London.
Urban Design International, Palgrave McMillan,
Basingstoke, Hampshire.
Journal of Urban Design, Carfax Publishing, London |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Contact Hours 27
Directed Study 73
Self-Directed Study 0
Total 100 |
| Keywords | socio-economic, ecological, spatial, imagery |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr William Forsyth
Tel: 0131 221 6175
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Course secretary | Mr Christopher Miller
Tel: 0131 221 6150
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