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Postgraduate Course: Urban Design Theory (AREA11024)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaArchitecture and Landscape Architecture Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionPLEASE 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.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
OtherLectureUrban Design Theory6-11 14:00 - 17:00
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
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
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%).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
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
Keywordssocio-economic, ecological, spatial, imagery
Contacts
Course organiserMr William Forsyth
Tel: 0131 221 6175
Email: w.forsyth@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr Christopher Miller
Tel: 0131 221 6150
Email: c.miller@ed.ac.uk
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