TRP210   Urban Design and Place-Making   (20 credits)

Description

The overall aim of the module is to enhance students' understanding and critical appreciation of the contemporary context of urban design thought, policy and practice - focusing particularly on the role of place-making in cities. The module, through an applied understanding of the language and techniques of urban design will explore and evaluate the contribution of design to effective place-making. The module will equip students with enhanced skills to analyse, appraise and design for urban contexts supported by professional software and drawing techniques. Students will also develop awareness of the sequential stages of the design process, and develop the ability to deliver a comprehensive design proposal. Teaching will draw on practical examples, using workshops, lectures, context-based study and student-led site visits to develop enhanced skills in the analysis and design of urban space. The module will provide students with a knowledge of contemporary processes and practices in urban design, an understanding of the importance of effective planning/design policy to prioritise effective place-making and an ability to evaluate and appraise urban settings through applied urban design analysis. The module will also give students an understanding of the sequential stages of the design/development process and the implementation of design projects with graphical skills to effectively communicate urban design projects

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