pla2ppa planning practice and design
PLANNING PRACTICE AND URBAN DESIGN
PLA2PPA
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Students will focus on developing their knowledge, skills and practice in land use and environmental planning, urban design and project management through a studio and design project. Using a series of practical case studies, urban strategic planning and design exercises and working in groups and individual modules, students take a leading role in developing plans and designs for urban and regional development. Attention in the subject is given to resolving competing land uses and establishing projects that deliver net community benefit.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorKiran Shinde
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of first year planning subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Environmental land use planning and management, | Recommended | Randolph, J. | ISLAND PRESS 2004 |
| Readings | Small town planning handbook, | Recommended | Daniels, T., Keller, J. and Lapping, M. | APA PLANNERS PRESS 1995 |
| Readings | Urban Design | Recommended | Lang, J. | Taylor & Francis, 2012 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop capacity to make independent judgements of project priorities and land use and development options
- Activities:
- Project planning and reporting, presentation and refective journal
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Develop skills including oral and written communication, information and research, and report preparation and presentation skills in a project-focussed setting
- Activities:
- Project presentation and reporting, group negotiations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
04. Develop skills in project and time management and prioritisation of tasks in a project context
- Activities:
- Project planning and reporting, field analysis and data collection
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Engage with other urban and regional planning students in a workplace-style (work-ready) team setting
- Activities:
- Project research and reporting, including involvement of external professionals and community members.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKiran Shinde
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 days field trip other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 7.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Report 2000 words | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| Individual journal 900 words | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Presentation 900 words | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| Work/Project proposal 600 words | 15 | 02, 05 |