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Contemporary Landscape Theory (ABPL90078)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject was formerly called Contemporary Theory & Australian Landscape.
This subject explores contemporary theories and modes of critique relating to the modern designed landscape. The lectures and readings introduce and examine significant 20th and early 21st century theoretical writings and design treatises. This will include the contextualization of landscape architecture against theoretical developments in allied design fields including urban design, architecture and the visual arts. Assignments and class papers require students to critically engage with a broad range of theoretical positions, and relate them to built works.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of influential landscape architectural theories of the 20th and early 21st centuries;
- Research a particular landscape architectural theory for critical debate and understand its translation into design practice;
- Contextualize developments within Australasian landscape architectural practice against internationally significant theoretical developments;
- Understand landscape architecture theory in relationship to developments in allied design disciplines such as urban design and architecture;
- Develop critical thinking, research and writing abilities.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should have developed skills in:
- Research
- Critical analysis
- Writing
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Assignment One: Reflective essay, due week 5, 20%, 1000 words;
- Assignment 2a: Annotated Bibliography, due week 7, 20%, 1000 words;
- Assignment 2b: Final essay, due week 12, 60%, 3000 words.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jillian Walliss Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 4 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022