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Landscape Studio 2: Site and Design (ABPL90176)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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Contact information
Semester 2
Sareh Moosavi
Overview
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This studio follows a multi-objective approach in exploring the interrelation between site and design in landscape architectural practice. Site exploration and conceptual design aspects of site transformation are introduced, alongside 3D representation techniques.
Emphasis will be given to a process-based approach in the idea generation to formulate creative, integrative and cohesive design responses to a set design brief.
Intended learning outcomes
- Critical thinking: To critically interrogate precedents and articulate theories and practices in landscape design
- Design process: To understand and apply a range of processes and techniques for exploring sites and generating multiple design outcomes
- Communication: To effectively represent and communicate design ideas in 3D with special focus on digital media
- Material space: To demonstrate an advanced understanding of design as a material spac
Generic skills
- Lateral and critical thinking through design experiments and making
- Leadership and effective teamwork organisation
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90107 | Landscape Studio 1: Design Techniques | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
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 1 (Group project – 3 per group) - Design exploration through video documentation and editing, equivalent of 2000 words per student - due Week 3 (20%);
- Assignment 2 (Individual project) - Design exploration through digital modelling techniques and simulation, equivalent of 2000 words - due Week 6 (20%);
- Assignment 3 (Group project – 3 per group) - Design exploration through physical prototyping and testing, equivalent of 2000 words per student - due Week 9 (20%);
- Assignment 4 (Individual project) -Final Design Project, Design project equivalent of 4000 words - due Week 14 (40%).
Hurdle Requirement: Attendance and participation in 75% of the studios is a mandatory requirement.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sareh Moosavi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture per week; 1 x 2 hour seminar per week; 1 x 3 hour workshop per week Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Sareh Moosavi
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Master of Landscape Architecture Major 300 point Master of Landscape Architecture - 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