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PLAN 211Design Studio Foundations

Units
0.50
Faculty
Environment
Subject
Planning

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This is a studio-based course through which students will examine contemporary urban design challenges and apply theory and technical knowledge to the development and presentation of design interventions. The course emphasizes the development of qualitative and quantitative visual analysis skills, as well as the expression of design ideas through a range of manual and digital visual communication techniques. Students work in both individual and group settings to perform research and analyze a small-scale study area and, through studio discussions and critiques, develop creative design solutions.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed the following:
    • PLAN210 - Community Design Fundamentals for Planners (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
STU 00154180 / 35T 14:30–17:20
STU 70121400 / 9999Online or by arrangement

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80% liked it92% easy67% useful

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  • Ample time to complete projects. There was a group project, but as this class is one you must apply for, you will most likely get a good group of people to work with. You will most certainly be well prepared for later studio classes.

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