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LAA201: Urban Landscape Design

Module Title Urban Landscape Design
Module Code LAA201
Module Tutor David Booth
School Art and Design
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description The module is about the design of spaces in an urban context; spaces around and between buildings. It introduces and explores the terminology that describes the characteristics of urban landscapes as ‘Responsive Environments’.
Indicative Syllabus The module investigates the qualities and characteristics of urban landscapes. It emphasises the importance the urban space in the context of surrounding buildings and the context and understanding of movement through and between spaces. Students will work in groups to demonstrate their understanding of the appropriate terminology, (Legibility, Permeability, Robustness, Variety, Richness etc), and how this can inform the design process. Students will then work as individuals to interpret and apply this understanding on a given design site.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they:
a)  can describe the appropriate use of the terms collectively grouped under the heading ‘Responsive Environments’.
b)  understand the main criteria for the successful organisation of space responding to operational, environmental and aesthetic considerations.
c)  can identify these characteristics as both positive and negative attributes.
d) can evaluate urban spaces using these terms.



ii. Skills
On completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate that they:
a)  can apply an understanding of what makes a ‘Responsive Environment’ in an urban context to a real site;
b)  can produce design concept drawings for the proposals
c)  can present the work to an audience of peers and professionals.
Learning and Teaching Activities

Total study time: 150 hours for the module. Of which:
Staff/student contact: 25% (All studio based. Lectures and tutorials structured throughout the module. Presentations by students and peer group review of work also in studio).
Student directed learning: 75%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 40% Practical Assessment: In-class: Group Project:: 1600 words or equivalent
002: 60% Coursework: Individual, portfolio: Individual Design Work: 2400 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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