Urban Design Skills: Observing, Interpreting, and Representing the City, Fall 2004

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Author:

Ben-Joseph, Eran

Subject:

Social Sciences

Institution Name:

M.I.T.

Collection:

MIT OpenCourseWare

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

An introduction to the methods of recording, evaluating, and communicating about the urban environment. Through visual observation, field analysis, measurements, interviews, and other means, students learn to draw on their senses and develop their ability to deduce, conclude, question, and test conclusions about how the environment is used and valued. Through the use of representational tools such as drawing, photographing, computer modeling and desktop publishing, students communicate what is observed as well as their impressions and ideas. Intended as a foundation for future studio work in urban design.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Full Course, Homework and Assignments, Syllabi

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0