Urban Design Theory and Practice (PLAN7122)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Architecture, Design, Planning
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
Lecture 1 Hour/ Week
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
PLAN2003 or PLAN7114 + PLAN7115
Assessment methods
design project, presentation and exam
Course enquiries
Dr Sebastien Darchen (s.darchen@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | External | 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 that organize urban spatial components and human activity. A key concentration is the analysis of the structure, function and processes that shape contemporary cities. Students will explore the elements constituting urban form, analysing aesthetic, socio-cultural, ecological and economic factors, which impact upon urban design practice and policy making.
