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 Academic Year: | 2016/7 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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| Description:
| Aims: The aims of this Unit are twofold: firstly, to introduce students to the general ideas and ideals which have shaped cities; and secondly to familiarise the students with the techniques of urban analysis and principles of urban design. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this Unit, each student will have demonstrated an understanding of: * the influences on the contemporary built environment of the design of cities; * the histories and theories of urban design. On completion of the Unit students will have demonstrated the ability to prepare an urban analysis of a given locale and an associated design task. Skills: Ability to analyse an urban context, and the communication skills required to present such an analysis. Content: The Unit will introduce the students to the policies that govern urban design and will introduce a methodology used to assess the architectural qualities and character of a complex urban area. The Unit will also contain formal lectures on the histories and theories of urban design. The Unit is integrated with the Design Studio projects. |
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AR30093 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
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