Warning! This subject requires you to do a practical placement, please see Special Requirements for more information.
Study method
100% online
Available loans
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
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Subject details
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- Introduction to urban design
- History of urban design 1: preindustrial to modernism
- History of urban design 2: challenges to modernity
- The sustainability agenda and urban design
- Sustainable urban design theory 1: introduction to the theory and principles
- Sustainable urban design theory 2: urban design for people
- Context analysis
- Revitalisation and redevelopment of city centres
- Sustainable urban design in practice
- Research forum
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Study resources
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Instructional methods
- Discussion forum/Discussion Board
- E-Portfolios
- Embedded Multimedia
- Online assignment submission
- Podcasting/Lecture capture
- Standard Media
- Streaming Multimedia
- Web links
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In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-MAA-MAS-2019
Elective
- CUR-URP-MAS-2019
- OUA-PSU-GCE-2019
- CUR-SCP-MAS-2019
- CUR-SCP-GCE-2019
- CUR-SCP-GDI-2019
- UNE-PRO-GCE-2019
Special requirements
- EquipmentDetails - Audio/Visual equipment
- PlacementDetails - Includes Placement
This is a practical, design-oriented subject designed to teach students the basic principles, techniques and tools of sustainable urban design theory and practice from a sustainable transportation, walkability and sustainable urban planning perspective. The subject focuses on precinct and neighbourhood level urban design, based on the idea that design has an important influence on the function and quality of cities. It also explores responsive places that are enriched through maximising choice.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.
- Presentation (15%)
- Essay (40%)
- Group Project (45%)
