Urban Space (BYG115)
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.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BYG115
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
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
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folder evaluation | 1/1 | Letter grades |
The assessment of the subject consists on one project assignments in groups, three individual exercises and a series of individual hand drawings in a sketchbook. The course has folder and sketchbook evaluation, and course teacher will sett the grade. No grade will be given until all elements are handed inn. The individual exercises account for 40%, project assignment in groups 50% and sketchbook 10%.There are no resit opportunities in this course. Students who fail , must retake the entire course the next time the course has ordinary teaching.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Ana Llopis AlvarezCourse teacher:
Kirsten WelschemeyerCourse coordinator:
Kirsten WelschemeyerCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Andreas SkaareHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod 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 form the supervision should be documented, and shown during next supervision. The course contain both individual and group work.
The exercises include developing av concepts and presentation techniques, drawing, photo editing, relevant software and model building.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Urban Space (BYG110_1) | 5 |