Overview
The Graphic Skills for Urban Studies course from UCL Summer School will introduce you to a range of graphic skills that can be used to observe, record and analyse urban settings to substantiate proposals for improvement.
You will produce presentation panels that communicate coherent, clear and legible information on urban analysis, before proceeding to produce a poster that reasons an inclusive environment proposal.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will have:
- Collected primary data specific to an urban environment and presented this information graphically.
- Understood, read and executed a variety of graphic techniques that complement each other to enable 2D and 3D representation of space and the urban environment.
- Analysed street composition and urban form through descriptive and observational analysis.
- Communicated through effective graphic layout composition.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Observation and Visual Note-Taking
- Free-Hand Sketching and Technical Drawing
- Digital Graphic Software (Graphic Skills Portal and Photoshop)
- Urban Analysis in Situ
- Identity, Distinctiveness, Character and Context
- Understanding Analysis Criteria
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
- 15 UCL credits, 7.5 ECTS, 4 US
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Graphic Design Urban Planning View 72 other Short Courses in Graphic Design in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- IELTS (Academic) at least 7.0 overall and 6.5 in each component or equivalent
You will normally be able to demonstrate an average grade, or equivalent academic experience, of:
- 2:1 for most modules
- 2:2 for lower-level modules, if you are in or beyond second year at university.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.