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UDI4101 · History and theory of urban design

Official Handbook

2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 4Department of Architecture

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

This unit focuses on the history of urban design in Indonesia and internationally, and on theories in relation to urban development processes. You will gain critical capacities for understanding and applying urban design theories to the urban realm.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Preliminary projectProject40%
2Final projectProject60%

100% in-semester assessment

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

  1. Identify and describe the historical foundations and major periods of urban design;
  2. Identify and describe the key paradigms that define urban design theory and practice;
  3. Use critical thinking skills that inform professional practice;
  4. Effectively communicate using oral, written, and graphic communication skills;
  5. Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Workload

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours. The remaining 9 hours are to be used for self and group learning activities.

ActivityDuration
Workshops36 hours

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