Course
Urban Space (BYG115)
Facts
Course code BYG115
Credits (ECTS) 5
Semester tuition start Spring
Language of instruction English, Norwegian
Number of semesters 1
Exam semester Spring
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Introduction
The course intends to develop knowledge and skills in working with spatial analysis and cityscape design. It contains the study of urban spaces and its identity, functionality, connections to urban structures, including of nature and programming.
Content
The course intends to develop knowledge and skills in working with spatial analysis and cityscape design. It contains the study of urban spaces and its identity, functionality, connections to urban structures, including of nature and programming.
The mandatory exercises regard different aspects of urban design, urban landscape, urban space and urban connectivity. A series of exercises aims at a continuous increase of skills and knowledge. The exercises and the project intend to trigger creativity and increase an understanding for urban planning and design.
Learning outcome
After completing the course the student should have
- Knowledge about and sills withing shaping urban spaces, parks and green spaces
- Understanding about external conditions that affect the design of urban space
- Understanding of improving urban space with landscape elements
- Insight into basic user needs
After completing the course the student should be able to
- Carry out spatial analyses of urban space, streets and places
- Express different atmospheres through spatial compositions and form studies
- Produce ideas and drafts - drawings and model studies of urban spaces
- Specify drafts in terms of dimensions and materials
After completing the course the student should have general knowledge about
- Presentation of ideas, drafts, analyses, concept proposals and model studies
- Presentations of projects - orally and graphically with drawings, models and photo montages
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Folder evaluation
Weight 1/1
Marks Letter grades
Exam system Canvas
The course has portfolio assessment that consists of a group project, three individual exercises, and participation in a series of short skill sessions. The course instructor sets a final grade for the portfolio when all components have been submitted.
The exercises count for 40%, the group project for 50%, and the skill sessions for 10%.
There are no re-sit opportunities for the portfolio. Students who do not pass or wish to improve their grade, may complete the portfolio assessment the next time the course is offered with regular teaching.
Coursework requirements
Method of work
6 mandatory hours of project-based teaching, supervisions, site visits, exercises and individual and group project work every second week. Participation is mandatory. This includes tutorials, supervisions, site visits, presentations and reviews.
The course consists of a series of exercises and projects that relate and build upon each other. Supervision will be given in the studio time, and it is therefore a premise for approval of the course that all groups are present during this session, and that contribution to the individual exercises and group work can be documented. The result from the supervision should be documented, and shown during next supervision. The course contain both individual and group work.
The exercises include developing of concepts and presentation techniques, drawing, photo editing, relevant software and model building.