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306953 (v.2) Public Space Design 291
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
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Project (2) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100501 Graphic Arts and Design Studies | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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