The Model Project Preparatory Course “Reflective Urban Practice” introduces course participants to different fields of activity and occupation in urban development and interdisciplinary approaches in applied research, practice and public institututions. With the diverse professional fields existing in the field of urban development and design participants are prepared to evaluate and reflect their own existing experience for their future application at a Model Project Partner. This seminar in the 1st semester of IUDD serves as preparation for the application and placement phase (2nd semester) prior to the Model Project (3rd semester) which students start in autumn next year. The “Model Project” (21 CP) is the praxis semester (3rd semester) of IUDD that takes place world-wide at a selected “Model Project Partner” (offices, institutions, administration) for the purpose of practical training. The internship arrangement (minimum 3 months) is related to urban design, planning, research and development. The training place is either proposed through the programme or the student and approved through the coordinator of the Model Projects. Learning Objectives Besides an introduction to the 'Model Projects Integrated Urban Development and Design’ students learn how to link their existing professional experience and interests to a broader field of professional activities related to planning and design. They present and reflect their professional experience. In a second part, the students are coached to further develop their specific interests and communicate them in their professional portfolio and actively take part in the targeted application for the reflective practice semester. First semester students are also attending the annual Model Project Forum to get first-hand impressions from different experiences from the Model Projects of the previous study group. Participation is mandatory and only for 1st semester master students of Integrated Urban Development and Design - Reflective Urban Practice (IUDD-RUP). The seminar takes place in presence with individual consultations online. The class requires continuous and active participation.Participation is mandatory for first semester students in Integrated Urban Development and Design - Reflective Urban Practice (IUDD-RUP). The seminar takes place in presence with individual consultations online. The class requires continuous and active participation. |
