Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Urban Design 1 (Layout, Density and Typology) (AREA11008)
Course Outline
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School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
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Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Architecture - Edinburgh College of Art |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS OWNED AND ADMINISTRATED BY ECA
Indicative Module Content
Theories, which address the form of the urban structure, will be introduced. Elements, which make up the urban structure, will be described. The typologies of built form and open space will be explained. Examples illustrating the elements and typologies will be used as a basis for discussion.
The effectiveness of the elements and typologies will be explored, developed and tested in a series of exercises focussing on evaluation and design.
Aims of Module
1. To develop an understanding of factors affecting the layout of the urban structure.
2. To introduce issues involved in the design of urban layouts
3. To illustrate the importance of typology and density
Mode of Delivery
There are three studio exercises supported by regular lectures, colloquia, presentations and reviews.
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Entry Requirements
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Co-requisites |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Weeks |
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Tuesday |
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Thursday |
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| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, the student is expected to be able to:
1. understand how social, political, economic and physical factors affect the layout and the robustness of the urban structure
2. evaluate areas of the urban structure and design proposals with respect to selected design criteria
3. generate and evaluate designs for alternative urban layouts at various densities
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Assessment Information
Coursework exercise 2
Coursework exercise 3 |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Derek Fraser
Tel: 650 2305
Email: d.fraser@eca.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Moira Seftor
Tel: 650 2305
Email: m.seftor@eca.ac.uk |
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