Course coordinator
Dr Susan Holden
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 16/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Architecture, Design and Planning School
An advanced critical analysis of urban design discourse in relation to urban development theory and practice
UDAD7014 is aﾠcore theory course offered in the Master of Urban Development and Design ﾠand in the Master of Architecture. It offers a critical analysis of contemporary urban design and developmentﾠ taking into account the history of cities, the effect of modernity on urbanisation, and a range of theoretical positions that engage with environmental, social and economic challenges of urban habitation. This course also introduces students to the diverse disciplinary frameworks that inform urban design practice. Students acquire knowledge and skills in the critical analysis and evaluation of urban design theory and practice.
Course requirements
Restrictions
This course is restricted for enrolment to GCUrbDevDes, MUrbDevDes and MArch students.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Susan Holden
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Tutorials commence in Week 2.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to develop students’ ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate issues and approaches in urban design discourse, and develop an account of the opportunities and constraints of contemporary practice.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Identify and compare the varied theoretical positions in contemporary urban design.
LO2.
Explain and evaluate issues in contemporary urban design discourse in relation to the history of urban design, and external forces in culture and society.
LO3.
Analyse and evaluate the opportunities and constraints of contemporary practice.
LO4.
Individually and/or collaboratively develop and conduct a research project using advanced modes of inquiry.
LO5.
Independently argue an account of contemporary urban design for both specialist and general audiences.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poster, Project | Contemporary Urban Design in Australia - Imagining an Exhibition | 60% Individual Submission |
10/09/2024 1:00 pm
Digital Submission: Via Blackboard |
| Examination |
Final exam
|
40% IVAH |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Contemporary Urban Design in Australia - Imagining an Exhibition
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Poster, Project
- Weight
- 60% Individual Submission
- Due date
10/09/2024 1:00 pm
Digital Submission: Via Blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
For this assessment students will use the pretext of an imaginary exhibition on contemporary urban design in Australia, to research, analyse, and evaluate urban design projects entered in the Australia Urban Design Awards program (2001-2024).
Students will devise an exhibition concept and produce a catalogue and a poster for submission. Students begin by surveying the corpus of entries to the AUDA. Selected projects can be from any year, and could be from one AUDA category, or could be selected from across categories in relation to the exhibition theme or another criteria.
Further details on the assessment will be provided via Blackboard.
Assessment task is to be completed without use of AI and/or MT: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged.
Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission.
To meet professional accreditation, public engagement and quality assurance obligations, digital copies of all course assessment items must be submitted in addition to any hard copy submission requirements specified in individual Course / Studio Outlines. Any physical models should be photographed and a minimum of two photographs describing the complete and full model must be included in the digital submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must apply online on or before the assignment due date. When possible, it is suggested that requests are submitted 2 business days prior to the submission due date for the assignment to allow processing time. Students with outstanding applications for extensions are advised to submit their assessment by the original due date, irrespective of whether the work is complete, so that what has been done can be graded.
Late submission
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Final exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40% IVAH
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
The exam will consist of a series of questions requiring short essay responses covering topics, concepts, and urban projects discussed in lectures and tutorial readings. Key readings are highlighted in the course timetable. Information about the format and organisation of the exam will be provided during the semester and there will be opportunities for students to ask questions about the exam and how to prepare for it.
To successfully prepare for the exam students need to understand content from the lectures and tutorials and be able to apply concepts to projects. A list of key concepts and projects will be provided to assist with revision. Additional exam revision resources will be provided during the semester.
Hurdle requirements
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied to receive a specific grade in the course. 'The Exam' is designated as a Hurdle in this course. This means a minimum achievement of 45% (a grade of 3) is required for this assessment item in order to pass the course. Meeting the hurdle requirement for a course does not guarantee a passing grade for the course and in order to pass this course, students also need to achieve a minimum grade of 4 overall.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Materials | BYOD |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Identity verified assessment with a hurdle (IVAH)
To meet assessment validity and integrity obligations, this course includes at least one piece of individual Identity Verified Assessment with a Hurdle (IVAH) that is unambiguously completed by that student, and in which a minimum level of achievement is reached. IVAH assessment item(s) contribute at least 30% towards the final grade. Examples of IVAH items include any activity in which a student’s individual performance is directly monitored, such as performances, fieldwork, oral assessment (including design critiques), design studio project work and invigilated exams. In order to pass this course students must achieve a minimum grade for the IVAH designated assessment item(s) as stated in the Assessment Task Description in the ECP.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
Supplementary assessment may not be available for all courses, or for some of the assessment items for a course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Lecture |
Lecture Week 1 - Course Introduction. Extended 3 hour lecture this week. No Tutorials. Tutorials commence Week 2. Week 4 - Listen to Recorded Lecture prior to Housing Walk. Week 8 - No Lecture. Assessment Submission. Week 12 - Course Recap and Exam Revision. Week 13 - No Lecture. DESIGN WEEK. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Tutorials commence Week 2. Week 4 - Housing Walk in lieu of Tutorials this week. Week 8 - No Tutorials. Assessment Submission. Week 12 - No Tutorials. Independent Revision. Week 13 - No Tutorials. DESIGN WEEK. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Not Timetabled |
Weekly Writing Activity A series of Weekly Writing Activities will be set during the Lectures to assist students to develop and practice critical application, evaluation and writing skills required in the Final Exam. These will be short tasks related to the Tutorial readings. Students are invited to submit their work via email on Monday morning at 10am. Submitted work may be discussed in the following Lecture to give general formative feedback to the whole class. Any work discussed will be anonymised. Not all submitted work will necessarily be discussed and no individual feedback is provided. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05 |
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Excursion |
Housing Walk Week 4 - An itinerary for the Housing Walk will be supplied. To prepare for the Housing Walk listen to the recorded Lecture for Week 4 and read the designated resources. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.