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BAEN3001: Design Integration Lab: Urban

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Design Integration Lab: Urban Environments builds on the content of Living Cities and City Form and Development. It introduces students to the concept of 'place' and the planning and design interventions that impact public places. The unit will focus on one particular location chosen for its complexity in terms of the range of contemporary issues within an urban context. Developing urban analysis and design skills and enhancing strategic planning knowledge, students will investigate a location and seek to design a public space, including different built forms and elements, based on their own strategic plan. There is a strong element of fieldwork embedded in the urban analysis section of the unit. The outputs will be developed while working on individual and group tasks. Students will be challenged as if in a work environment of professionals looking to resolve urban issues.

Unit details and rules

Unit code BAEN3001
Academic unit Urban and Regional Planning and Policy
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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DAAE1001 and BADP2002
Corequisites
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BDES3023 and BADP3001
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Tooran Alizadeh, tooran.alizadeh@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation hurdle task group assignment Mid-point Assessment 1
In-class presentation
10% Week 04
Due date: 26 Mar 2021 at 09:00
See Canvas for details.
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment hurdle task group assignment Assessment 1: Urban analysis portfolio
In-class presentation + Portfolio submission
40% Week 06
Due date: 16 Apr 2021 at 09:00
See Canvas for details.
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Presentation hurdle task group assignment Mid-point Assessment 2
In-class presentation
10% Week 11
Due date: 21 May 2021 at 09:00
See Canvas for details.
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment hurdle task group assignment Assessment 2: Urban design portfolio
In-class presentation + Portfolio submission
40% Week 13
Due date: 04 Jun 2021 at 09:00
See Canvas for details.
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Assessment 1 – Urban analysis portfolio: Urban analysis portfolio is a comprehensive assessment which enables you to integrate analytical and design skills that you have learned throughout the degree. Moreover, you will develop an applied understanding of urban design process through the in-studio lectures and activities, which will guide you in this unit of study. Please note that the 50% weightage for Assessment 1 is further divided into: Mid-point Assessment 1 – 10%, Urban analysis presentation and portfolio – 40% (including 15% for the weekly desk crits).

 

  • Assessment 2 – Urban design portfolio: Assessment 2 builds upon your learning journey in the semester; as you, working in pairs, will be required to prepare detail design for one of the (public place) urban projects identified at the end of assessment 1. This will extend your earlier understanding of urban design documents by producing layered detail design plans, and urban cross sections for the project; and preparing design guidelines. Please note that the 50% weightage for Assessment 2 is further divided into: Mid-point Assessment 2 – 10%, Urban design presentation and portfolio – 40% (including 15% for the weekly desk crits)

 

Detailed information for each assessment, including instruction for submission of different parts, can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Work of outstanding quality, demonstrating mastery of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows significant innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or exceptional skill.

Distinction

75 - 84

Work of excellent quality, demonstrating a sound grasp of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or superior skill.

Credit

65 - 74

Work of good quality, demonstrating more than satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed, or work of excellent quality for a majority of the learning outcomes assessed.

Pass

50 - 64

Work demonstrating satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed.

Fail

0 - 49

Work that does not demonstrate satisfactory achievement of one or more of the learning outcomes assessed.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to the unit - Assessment 1 issued Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Team allocation, Case study selection, Assessment 1 issued Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 02 Understanding public places 1 - Sociospatial analysis Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Feedfore time for: 1-1 Vision development 1-2-1 Analytical photo essay, Commence work on: 1-2-2 Behavioral setting analysis 1-2-3 Spatial analysis Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 03 Understanding public places 2 - Integrated urban analysis and public place urban structure Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Feedfore time for: 1-2-2 Behavioral setting analysis 1-2-3 Spatial analysis , Commence work on: 1-3 Integrated analysis 1-4 Public place urban structure proposal Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 04 Mid-point assessment , In-class presentations Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Assessment 1: Mid-point assessment, In-class presentations Presentation (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 05 Public Holiday Lecture (1 hr)  
Public Holiday Studio (3 hr)  
Week 06 Final submission overview and instructions Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Assessment 1: Final submission, In-class presentation Presentation (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 07 Assessment 2 issued - Urban projects 1 - Principles and precedents Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Feedfore time for: 2-1 Urban project confirmation - Refinement of SWOT analysis - Refinement of vision and key objectives - Urban project description, Commence work on: 2-2 Precedent study Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 08 Urban projects 2 - Principles and precedent Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Feedfore time for: 2-1 Urban project confirmation 2-2 Precedent study, Commence work on: 2-3 Detail design Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 09 Urban projects 3 - Design guidelines Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Work continues on: 2-3 Detail design Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 10 Urban design in practice Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Feedfore time for: 2-3 Detail design Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 11 Mid-point assessment, In-class presentations Presentation (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Assessment 2: Mid-point assessment, In-class presentations Presentation (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 12 Final submission overview and instructions Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Feedfore time for: 2-3 Detail design, Special attention to design guideline Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 13 Assessment 2: Final presentations, In-class presentations Presentation (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

All information for the unit is provided via Canvas.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate an understanding of the urban design process including vision development, comprehensive urban analysis, and recommendation
  • LO2. demonstrate applied knowledge of urban analysis and design methods and techniques including but not limited to spatial analysis of transport network, environment, urban form, etc. and social analysis including participant observation of behavioral setting, history (story) of place, and demographic statistics
  • LO3. apply urban design process, and integrate multi-disciplinary skills and knowledge to develop socio-spatially convincing solution to a particular urban problem
  • LO4. demonstrate an ability to, individually and collaboratively, develop critical professional documents, and effectively communicate design process and project.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Student feedback has been taken into consideration since this unit was last offered.

Additional costs

Additional costs may be incurred for travel for site visits; and in the purchase of drawing material, presentation materials, and print.

Site visit guidelines

Site visit guidelines will be provided via Canvas and studio sessions.

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