Urban Design Theory and Practice (PLAN2003)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Architecture, Design, Planning
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 1 Hour/ Week
Practical 2 Hours/ Week
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 and 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 and economic factors which impact upon urban design practice and policy making.
