TCP7021 : Project 1: Spatial Strategies
TCP7021 : Project 1: Spatial Strategies
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr William Otchere-Darko
- Lecturer: Mrs Qianqian Qin
- Owning School: Architecture, Planning & Landscape
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TCP8001 | Planning Frameworks |
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To develop competence on practical planning problems to replicate live planning situations.
To develop core skills of problem definition, data collection and analysis, communication, presentation and team work.
To introduce links between planning practice and planning systems and structure.
Presentations of examples of spatial planning projects.
This module provides some ideas and skills for thinking about planning interventions. It introduces some socio-spatial and process ideas on how and why to develop spatial strategies. You will work in groups on a very intensive project to develop a spatial strategy for your given area of Newcastle or Gateshead. Through attending lectures, workshops and site visits and through working on this strategy, you will have the opportunity to develop these skills and understandings.
Outline Of Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction
Week 1-9: Workshops/tutorials
Week 9: Group presentations
*Introduction to module and project
*What Makes a Sound Plan
*Evidence for strategy making
*Policies supporting strategies
*Developing a strategy’s ‘Vision’
*The role and value of design
*Examples of spatial strategies
*Barriers and Bridges to implementation
*Stakeholder Consultation/Public Engagement
*Design in planning
*Finance- where does the money come from? Where does it go?
*Presenting the Vision and the Strategy
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
By the end of this module students will be able to:
• Detail the data collection and analysis process and tools used to understand spatial areas
• Detail the techniques used to develop a vision, engage with stakeholders and to fund and deliver a spatial strategy
• Outline the presentation and communication required to prepare and present spatial strategy proposals.
Intended Skill Outcomes
By the end of this module students will be able to:
Demonstrate a clear ability regarding
• the collection and analysis of data, in order to understand the issues for a spatial area,
• to develop an appropriate vision and strategy for the spatial area
• to work effectively in a group to prepare the strategy
• to be able to clearly present and communicate the spatial strategy
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | 9 one-hour lectures in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 28:45 | 28:45 | Reading List to be provided for each topic alongside lecture materials to support learning and assessment |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Directed reading to support the lecture content |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Small group discussions on a weekly basis to discuss progress on strategy preparation work (PIP) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Formative Presentation session (PiP) |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Writing up of written assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Small Group practical workshop (PiP). |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Sessions to advice prior to presentation and to discuss feedback following the presentation exercise |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 80:00 | 80:00 | Site visits, data collection and analysis, preparation of vision and strategy proposals |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 0:15 | 0:15 | Meet the students and explain activities and review of the module. The talk will be recorded. |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The practical sessions and project tests in-depth knowledge and skill development in relation to practical planning problems.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 30 | Group work folder |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 70 | Group strategy (15,000 words and poster presentation) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The project tests the ability to understand, analyse and offer solutions to practical planning problems. It also tests the students' presentation skills. Each group usually consists of 5 to 6 students.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- TCP7021's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- TCP7021's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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