Postgraduate Course: Urban Design Theory (AREA11024)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
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
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
| Pre-requisites |
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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: No |
Quota: None |
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Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
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:
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
| 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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