COMMUNITY PLANNING AND PLACEMAKING (SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PLANNING)

Overview

In this Bendigo-based subject, students will work in groups to create solutions to a key social planning question, challenge or opportunity facing the community. Students will work together to refine the project and develop solutions by applying knowledge and skills in social and community planning and place making, place-based research … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Melissa Kennedy

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Tactical Urbanism Short-term Action for Long-term Change

Prereading - Book - Placemaking Fundamentals for the Built Environment

Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Research the natural, built, cultural and social constructions of place and the role this plays in shaping solutions

Problem-solve using data analysis techniques

Apply adaptive research and communication skills

Create sustainable place-based solutions that address community issues of current and future significance.

Learning activities

Site tours and analyses
Workshops
Presentations

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