Studio I

Catalog description

Studio I builds on the background knowledge and skills learned in the fall semester to produce team-based neighborhood/corridor plans. Studio I is where you learn to make plans—a skill that is foundational to being an urban planner, which is why we are all here! This course walks through each step of the typical plan-making process, each step building on the previous. This generally includes: o Assembling and summarizing existing conditions o Analyzing and understanding community identity o Identifying issues and opportunities o Developing plan goals o Creating alternatives or strategic directions for development o Devising plan recommendations o Setting a course for plan implementation In addition to completing the steps of the plan, this course also helps students learn skills for working in groups, graphic design and presentation, verbal presentation, project and workflow management, understanding community dynamics, and overall professionalism. These are skills that every planner needs, and will rely on heavily in their professions, so Studio I is also helpful in preparing each student for work readiness, regardless of concentration.