306953 (v.2) Public Space Design 291

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7632 (v.5) Design Process and Practice 192 or any previous version
Syllabus:	A concise overview of the critical aspects such as - design from street furniture to small open public spaces, the basic technical issues concerning horticulture, water features and public art. The rules and regulations - government, council, health and safety that impacts on public space design.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An overview of public space design from street furniture to small open spaces. An awareness of the basic technical issues concerning horticulture, water features and public art. An overview of some of the rules and regulations - government, council, health and safety that impact on public space design. Followed the process of project development that is - research, analysis, ideation, design development, production, communication and evaluation as the underlying basis for the practice of design. Further understood the aesthetic and technical issues of design. Developed an open-minded and critical thinking approach to design ideation and development. Applied problem-solving skills to design. Had the opportunity to foster independent learning skills. Developed further skills to communicate design solutions through verbal, two and three-dimensional methods.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Crowe, S. (1994), Garden Design. United States of America, Garden Art Press. Design Council, (1983), Street Furniture 1983. London, Design Council. Garvin, A. (1997), Urban Parks and Open Space. United States of America, Urban Land Insitute. Gehl, J. (1987), Life Between Buildings: Using Public Space. New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold. Ghirardo, D. (1996), Architecture After Modernism. New York, Thames and Hundson. Hendon, (1981), Evaluating Urban Parks and Recreation. New York, Praeger. Heyne, P. (1996), Mirror By Design: Using Reflection to Transform Space. New York, Wiley. Jones, S. (1992), Art in Public: What, Why and How. England, AN Publications. Miles, M. (1997), Art, Space and the City: Public Art and Urban Futures. London, Routledge. Molnar, D. (1986), Anatomy of a Park: The Essentials of Recreation Planning and Design. New York, McGraw-Hill. Nawrocki, D., A. (1999), Art in Detroit Public Places. Detroit , Wayne State University Press.
Unit Texts:	Bailey, D. (1974), Street Furniture and Lighting. London, The Institution of Municipal Engineers.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Project (2) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y