12719 (v.3) Planning and Design 111

Area:

Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Appraisal of townscape and landscape principles and their illustration in the contemporary built environment.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have been introduced to the dimensions and character of design in relation to the public realm. Developed a critical capacity in evaluating the quality of design in various settings. Applied graphical,oral and written skills in the assessment and presentation of design issues.

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:

Gehl, Jan. (1992), Public Spaces and Places and Public Life in Perth. Cullen, Gordon. (1977), The Concise Townscape. Department of Planning and Urban Development Townscape Guide. Katz, Peter. (1994), The New Urbanism. Ghirado, D. (1991), Out of Site-A Social Criticism of Architecture. California, Bay Press. Government of Western Australia. Perth - A City for People. Lozano, E. E. (1990), Community Design and the Structure of Cities. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Relph, E. (1987), The Modern Urban Landscape. London, Croon Helm. Bentley, Alcock, Murrian, McGlynn and Smith. (1985), Responsive Environments, A Manual for Beginners. London, The Architectural Press. Papanek, V. (1995), The Green Imperative, Ecology and Ethics in Designing and Architecture. London, Thames and Hudson. Lynch, K. The Image of the City. Hayward, R. and McGlynn, S. Making Better Places. Urban Design Now The Townscape Advisory Service of the Ministry for Planning and Environment (1987). How to Improve Your Townscape. Victoria. Cultural Centre Development Committee. (1995), Cultural Centre Development Framework - Draft Report. Western Australian Planning Commission. (1997), Livable Neighbourhoods - Community Design Code.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1(Suburban neighbourhood design) 30%, Assignment 2 (City centre urban design) 30%, Assignment 3 (Shopping centre design) 30%, Class contribution 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

40103 Urban Design and Regional Planning

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Not Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

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