URBDES 702 Urban Design Theory and Practice - Course Outlines

Course Prescription

The language of urban design, urban analysis, urban history, contemporary theory, international and local practice, allied disciplines, cities in the developing world and pacific urbanism.

Course Overview

The language of urban design, urban analysis, urban history, contemporary theory, international and local practice, allied disciplines, cities in the developing world and pacific urbanism

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Semester Availability

Semester One only

Course Co-ordinator

Prof Errol Haarhoff (e.haarhoff@auckland.ac.nz), Room 421/412

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Apply a critical understanding of urban design theories and principles to analysis and design of the built environment (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
Understand theories that inform urban place and space design (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
Be able to select appropriate tools for the analysis of the built environment (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
Articulate and communicate complex urban design issues and proposals in oral, drawn and written forms in a professional context (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type	Percentage	Classification
Project: provides assesses and provides feedback on your understanding of a fundamental question related to the course: ‘What is Urban Design	10%	Individual Coursework
Seminar presentation	20%	Individual Coursework
Final Exam	70%	Individual Coursework
3 types	100%

Assessment Type	Learning Outcome Addressed
	1	2	3	4
Project: provides assesses and provides feedback on your understanding of a fundamental question related to the course: ‘What is Urban Design
Seminar presentation
Final Exam

Pass Requirements

50% as per University grading policy. Where a student has been unable to attend to their studies for a period of time in the semester they may apply for an Extension of Time. Late submissions will be considered on medical and special grounds when supported by a health or other professional, and when the application is made according to the procedure below. Coursework not received by the due date, and for which no extension of time has been approved, will receive the grade ‘DNC’ (Did Not Complete). Requests for extensions of time must be submitted and approved before the due date unless there are exceptional circumstances. Students applying for an extension of time must obtain an Extension of Time Form for Coursework Submission from the School of Architecture and Planning Office (6th Floor of the Architecture Building, Building 421, 26 Symonds Street) and complete the required details. Late submission forms must be accompanied with the appropriate sign by faculty staff

Teaching & Learning Methods

The course is presented in three parts.

Part 1 Through lectures and discussions, this part presents and explores urban design theories that have informed international urban design practices mainly over the last century, cross referenced to informing urban design principles. This includes discussion of urban design concepts such as amenity, sense of place, legible urban form, permeability, character, continuity, enclosure, ease of movement, space syntax, diversity, engendering, walkability, liveability, etc. Theory is aligned with relevant urban design principles.

Part 2 Involves case studies of urban design projects, intended to reveal the complex processes of urban design in practice and the delivery of outcomes, using examples from around the world. Highlighted are the informing theories and urban design principles.

Part 3 Involves seminars prepared and presented by students. The seminar is an outline of your assignment topic to be presented at a later date. They provide an opportunity to share your knowledge with the class, and get useful comment and feedback

Learning Resources

• All course readings are available via Reading Lists on Canvas, or as set out above for each session;

• University of Auckland Student Learning Support Student Learning Services

• Creative Arts Industries Student Support Student Support

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 33 hours of lectures, 117 hours of tutorials including reading and thinking about the content and working on assignments and/or test preparation.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

We regularly seek feedback from students in order to shape and improve this and all courses on the programme. Students will be asked to complete online course and teaching evaluations at the end of the course through SET. In addition, each course will seek volunteers to serve as class reps

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

In the event of unexpected disruption

We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.

Copyright Warning Notice

This material is protected by copyright and has been copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license. You may not sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of this course pack/material to any other person. Where provided to you in electronic format, you may only print from it for your own private study and research. Failure to comply with the terms of this warning may expose you to legal action for copyright infringement and/or disciplinary action by the University.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Capability 1:	Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2:	Critical Thinking
Capability 3:	Solution Seeking
Capability 4:	Communication and Engagement
Capability 5:	Independence and Integrity
Capability 6:	Social and Environmental Responsibilities

URBDES 702 : Urban Design Theory and Practice

Creative Arts and Industries

2020 Semester One (1203) (15 POINTS)