Course Catalog

UD 501 - Urban Design Studio 1: Urban Design Analysis.

Focuses on the resolution of urban design analysis problems that require multifaceted understanding of urban context as the direct resolution of political, social, economic, as well as, physical forces acting in union. Students will develop analysis skills and techniques for the decoding of urban visual evidence. Prerequisite: permission of the MUD program coordinator.

UD 502 - Urban Design Studio 2: Transportation Systems.

Focuses on the study of urban transportation systems. The study of multimodal interrelationships in complex urban settings including pedestrian, bicycle, rail, light rail, inter and intra urban systems and their influences on urban living and design. Prerequisite: UD 501; permission of the MUD program coordinator.

UD 503 - Urban Design Studio 3: Community Based Design.

Explores the interpretive dimensions of community, politics, and culture. Encourages critical thinking about the relationship of ethics, politics, and development. Sustainability, equity, and justice in urban design will be examined through context rich community-based projects. Prerequisite: UD 501; permission of the MUD program coordinator.

UD 561 - Urban Design Communication and Media 1.

Urban design communication theory, techniques, and media 1. The study of the design and development of effective oral, written, and graphic public design presentations. The study and application of new technologies including digital and visual media in the exploration of complex urban design projects. Prerequisite: permission of the MUD program coordinator.

UD 562 - Urban Design Communication and Media 2.

Design communication theory, techniques, and media 2. Design and development of effective urban design communication strategies using new mass publishing technologies including newspapers, World Wide Web, and video. Prerequisite: permission of the MUD program coordinator.

UD 569 - Topical Computer Graphics Workshop.

Various topical computer workshops designed to explore specific computer applications in urban design. Prerequisite: permission of the MUD program coordinator.

UD 598 - Special Projects in Urban Design.

Directed elective projects in Urban Design undertaken by groups or individual students. Prerequisite: graduate status and permission of the MUD program coordinator. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

UD 601 - Urban Design Studio 4: Public Open Space Design.

Focuses on the study of urban, shared space, such as public streets and plazas. Students will be engaged in the study and exploration of the principles of public open space. Methods of planning and designing active people spaces will be examined through site specific design problems. Prerequisite: UD 502 or 503; permission of the MUD program coordinator.

UD 602 - Urban Design Capstone.

Student defined capstone urban design project developed through an urban design question exploring specialized areas of interest and concentration. Each student project is self generated and defined. Projects must meet graduate school creative project requirements. Prerequisite: UD 601 or 502 or 503; permission of the MUD program coordinator.

UD 637 - Urban Design Topics and Colloquia.

Various urban design seminars will be offered. Each seminar will explore timely issues related to urban design practice and theory. Degree seeking students must complete a minimum of 4 hours of Urban Design topics and colloquia. Prerequisite: permission of the MUD program coordinator. A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.

UD 640 - History of Urban Form.

The survey of the history of urban form exploring the design of major cities and urban centers. Students will develop an understanding of significant precedent in urban design. Layout of major urban centers will be studied through presentations, readings, and lectures. Physical form and regional influences will be systematically studied. Prerequisite: permission of the MUD program coordinator.

UD 663 - Computer Visualization.

Theory and application of 3-D digital modeling in the preparation of visual representations and simulations of urban design projects. 3-D model-making ,rendering, fly through, and architectural animation will be explored. Prerequisite: permission of the MUD program coordinator.

UD 690 - Practice-Based Synthesis.

Directed writings reflecting on capstone project completed through UD 602. Critical evaluation of design proposals and analysis of UD 602 capstone urban design project is required. Attention to transferable and applied knowledge is required. Publication of project findings will be encouraged. Prerequisite: UD 602; permission of the MUD program coordinator.