b'MUDD 24 URBAN NETWORKS & URBAN GATEWAYSCommunication in Urban Design Jodi LawtonDesigner & Principal, Lawton Design and Lecturer School of Architecture & Design, UNSWWithin the UNSW Master of Urban Designacross a broad range of developments and with and Development Program exists a somewhatmajor projects in Australia and abroad. Together, unique and at times demanding course thatthese two industry professionals run the studio equips students with skills that push themuch like they would run a project through boundaries of what urban design can teach andtheir own offices, defining deliverables, setting challenges students to rise beyond what othersdeadlines, allocating resources and reviewing might consider adequate as a student project,progress. For some students this initial presenting their work in the form of a publishedrelease into an unfamiliar brief is unsettling, folio, major exhibition and recognised industrybut over time the camaraderie, enthusiasm event. and unrelenting drive of their fellow students catches them and a common sense of wanting The Communication in Urban Design courseto show the world just what they are capable of recognises the adaptability and transferabilitybecomes infectious. Confidence grows as the of many of the skills the students have alreadystudents realise that they possess the skills and acquired during the MUDD Program; reflection,experience that are required and satisfaction critical analysis, design language and graphics,is gained by supporting and encouraging each time-management, negotiation, delegation,other. Communication skills within the studio as budgeting and an ability to confidentlywell as communication skills to be presented to present to a wider audience. Student teamsthe outside world develop in equal measure.are responsible for designing the graphic representation of the entire year of work or forThe structure of the MUDD Programproduces the design and construction of the exhibitioneach year a student cohort that is already close itself. One team is responsible for the productionand cooperative, however the Communication and graphics of the folio while another isin Urban Design course builds further upon tasked with compiling and editing each piecethese established connections. Culminating in of text. Some students will be asked to look atan industry recognised event that is supported the catering brief for the evening, some will beby Australian and International sponsors, required to work on a video presentation or aCommunication in Urban Design proudly web design or even take on a role as the eventpresents MUDD graduates to the world, sure of manager. Work is never done in isolation andtheir abilities to communicate their talents and the agreement and support of the entire class isideas to the profession and ready to take on necessary for success. any challenge with responsibility, respect and confidence. We wish them well.The Communication in Urban Designcourse 173174 structure has been developed and refined for over 16 years. Undertaken under the supervision of Professor James Weirick, Communication in Urban Design is run by two leading staffAndrew Sweeneymembers of the Graduate Program in Urban Development & Design, UNSW. Jodi LawtonRegistered Architect, Director, (Principal, Lawton Design) is a professionallyPalfreeman Sweeney Architects accomplished, multi-award winning designer. and Sessional Staff member, Andrew Sweeney (Director, PalfreemanSchool of Architecture & Design, Sweeney Pty Ltd), began assisting in 2017 andUNSW.is a Sydney based architect with experience MUDD 24 - Urban Gateway & Urban Network - Sydney CommunicationsPages.indd 2 12/20/2019 9:32:56 AM'