Capital Cities and Urban Form (8403.3)
Level: | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit |
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Credit Points: | 3 |
HECS Bands: | 2 |
Faculty: | Faculty of Arts and Design |
Discipline: | Discipline of Design & Architecture |
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Syllabus
This unit examines the design and planning of contemporary capital cities in the broader context of politics, urban theory and policy agenda. Special consideration is given to the unique challenges of designing national capitals to respond to cultural values, complex roles and functions, public expectations, regional context and national identity. Attention is drawn to the design of Canberra, Washington, Ottawa and Brasilia with reference to other key cities in Europe and Asia. Case studies associated with urban development, the design of national public buildings, the pursuit of design excellence and symbolic interpretation are underpinned by workshops on current urban city issues.
Learning Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the design parameters of national capital cities and their planning;
2. appreciate the complex values and imperatives inherent in the design of cities and;
3. appraise and discuss contemporary social, environmental and other urban issues with reference to national and international precedents
Contact Hours
Up to four hours per week.
Prerequisites
None
Referenced Courses
- 986AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Advertising and Marketing Communication
- 987AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Journalism
- 988AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
- 989AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Public Relations
- 125JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
- 216JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
- 217JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
- 218JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs
- 219JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations
- 802AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management
- 804AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology