310418 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Urban Design
GradCertUrbanDes(Curtin)
Introduction
This course, offered in collaboration by the University of Western Australia, is for students of architecture, landscape architecture, planning or a relevant discipline, seeking to supplement their education with a specific orientation to urban design issues. The course is designed to build knowledge about urban design and urban development processes (with a focus on the Australian and South-East Asian contexts), improve techniques of urban analysis, design and community engagement, and strengthen inter-disciplinary approaches and the coordination of architectural, landscape and planning objectives in urban development.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, planning or a relevant discipline from a recognised university completed within the last three years. An interview and examples of student and/or professional work may also be requested.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning will not be granted but units may be substituted, at the Course Co-ordinator's discretion, with other optional units from the graduate program.
Duration and Availability
This course is of one semester full-time duration or two years part-time. Part-time students are required to complete units in a prescribed sequence as advised by the Course Co-ordinator.
Course Organisation
The main activity of the course takes place in the design studio, where students have the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and instruction in specific technical areas of urban design to current projects, engaging with government agencies and community groups to develop practical solutions to significant design and development challenges. Option units ensure that all students gain an understanding and appreciation of the central disciplines of urban design: architecture, planning and landscape architecture. Optional units to be undertaken will be selected according to the student's undergraduate background and must be approved by the course co-ordinator.
Career Opportunities
The principal employment destinations for graduates will be state and local government planning departments and private consulting practices.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 310401 | v.1 | Urban Form Studio 513 | 6.0 | 50.0 | |
| 310404 | v.1 | Theories and Principles of Urban Design 516 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional units (No year level specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 12623 | v.4 | Local Planning 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307754 | v.1 | Development Processes 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310413 | v.1 | Architecture - Modern History (UWA) | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310414 | v.1 | Landscape Culture of Nature (UWA) | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310415 | v.1 | Landscape Contemporary Theory (UWA) | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310430 | v.1 | Architecture and Culture 603 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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