UPD4301 · Monash University
Urban positions and practices
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 4
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Art, Design and Architecture
What it covers
This unit focuses on urban histories, theories, critiques and precedents from a range of fields that inform the disciplines and practices of urban professionals and researchers. You will gain critical capacities in relation to ethics and responsibilities, and the implications of urban positions and practices on multiple publics and the civic realm. Working in small groups and individually, you will engage with a wide range of material that enables critical reflections upon contributions to urban research and practice.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Written | 40% |
| Project | Project | 30% |
| Exercises | Exercise | 15% |
| Presentation | Presentation | 15% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On-campus |