Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Urban Design 2 (Perception and Space) (AREA11009)
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
Ideas used in environmental perception will be introduced. Cognition, phenomenology, decision-making and decision models will be explained. Space syntax will be outlined. Techniques for appraising external space will be described.
Exercises will explore techniques of evaluation and design for punctual and linear spaces. The processes, which govern change and the participants in the process, will be considered.
Aims of Module
1. To introduce the principles of perception in urban space
2. To develop an understanding of the nature and types of urban space
3. To appreciate the skills required in interdisciplinary group work
Mode of Delivery
There are two studio exercises supported by regular lectures, tutorials, presentations and reviews. Students will work in different groups in each exercise.
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Entry Requirements
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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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 |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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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. display knowledge and understanding of the issues, which affect the perception of urban space
2. understand and apply evaluation techniques that are used to determine the qualities of urban space, whether intervention in the urban fabric is required and what form it should take.
3. display communication and group working skills
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Assessment Information
Exercise 1
Exercise 2 |
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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