Power of Design (SD)

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Power of Design (SD)
Leerdoelen	Analyze problems and places 1. Explain why it is vital to produce designs for a region, in which politics, public interest, decision-making and interdependence are used coherently 2. Interpret a place, problem or design for various subjective perspectives Problem solving 3. Give examples of the following problem solving strategies: inference, loop breaking, testing solution space Work in a team (Side outcome – not assessed) Argumentation 4. Discern between normative, rational and political arguments in a design process Reflect on plan quality 5. Point out credibility, relevance and legitimacy as the key quality indicators of a design Develop spatial policies 6. Describe what influence spatial concepts have had on the geography of the Netherlands and the nature of that influence 7. Point out the relevance of the past for regional strategic designs, within the visionary attitude of the designer toward the future Communicate, convey ideas 8. Characterize designs as selective representations of the future, being part of and ongoing political process in which disagreement and discussion will always exist 9. Discern between the various intentions (functions) for which designs can be made by and with decision-makers and stakeholders 10. Explain the meaning a design can have, also unintentionally, to the beholder 11. Explain how the intention for a design is limited with the scale of the problem Get to know real life situation 12. Describe spatial problems on a number of Dutch sites in their local context
Omschrijving	With help of real life examples, this course shows how designs are a planners tool to connect a variety of interests and opinions into a seductive image of a possible future for a place. The course discusses the commissioner of the planner: society, or at least of part of society. Theories of problem solving are explained; tracing types of assumptions and arguments and how to come to creative answers to complicated questions. With help of many examples, it is explained what spatial concepts are. With their charismatic simplicity and applicability for various places, they connect people and organizations in a common ambition. Historical references can be an important inspiration. Every other week, a case is visited, showing the stories behind old, recent and future spatial patterns. Participation in the field work is mandatory.
Uren per week	6
Onderwijsvorm	Fieldwork, Guest lectures, Independent study, Learning communities, Lectures
Toetsvorm	Examination with open questions digital, Group assignments
Vaksoort	propedeuse
Coördinator	dr. ir. T. van Dijk
Docent(en)	Guest lecturers ,dr. ir. T. van Dijk
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Lecture notes “How Designs structure Place-Making”
Entreevoorwaarden
Opmerkingen	The fieldwork implies students will have to travel from Groningen to various locations independently, possibly leading to travel expenditures.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Human Geography & Planning  (Optional courses Human Geography & Planning) 3 semester I a keuze BSc Spatial Planning and Design  (Basic programme BSc Spatial Planning and Design) 1 semester I a verplicht Pre-master programmes FSS  (Pre-master Society, Sustainability and Planning) - semester I a verplicht Pre-master programmes FSS  (Pre-master Environmental and Infrastructure Planning) - semester I a verplicht