Urban Design Theory and Practice (PLAN2003)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2023
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Architecture, Design, Planning
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 1 Hour/ Week
Practical 2 Hours/ Week
1L2P
Incompatible
PLAN7122, PLAN2000
Assessment methods
participation, design projects, exam
Course enquiries
Dr Sebastien Darchen (s.darchen@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course introduces students to the design dimension of urban planning (urban design), in particular the concepts & principles which organize urban spatial components and human activity. A key concentration is the analysis of the structure, function and processes which shape contemporary cities. Students will explore the physical elements which constitute urban form, analysing aesthetic, socio-cultural, ecological & economic factors which impact upon urban design practice & policy making.
