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Landscape Design 1 (HORT20014)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Burnley)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject will examine historic garden design principles, their influence on contemporary garden design processes and relevance to the Australian context.
Historic and contemporary approaches to landscape design will be investigated through garden site visits. The processes and principles relating to site design, including introductory drawing skills are outlined in conjunction with the creation of a portfolio. Guest lecturers will include successful design practitioners who will present in design master classes.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- understand the historic and contemporary context of landscape and garden design;
- understand the role of design and the design process in relation to a garden or landscape;
- be able to analyse a site for design purposes;
- be able to articulate their own design approach; be able to graphically represent their design ideas; and
- have developed skills in design presentation.
Generic skills
At conclusion of this subject the student should be able to:
- discuss historical and contemporary garden and landscape styles and their relationships,
- describe and articulate design principles, and
- outline the processes and practices used landscape design.
Last updated: 12 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 12 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
1 x 1500 word report 1 x Group (2-3 maximum participants) (20%) early semester, presentation equivalent to 2500-3000 total words (equiv. to approx. 1000 words per student) (40%) mid semester 1 x Folio (drawings,/text/presentation equivalent to 2000 words, due end Semester (40%) end semester.
Last updated: 12 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Annette Warner Mode of delivery On Campus (Burnley) Contact hours 12 hours lectures, 36 hours tutorials and field trips. Total:48 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Total Time Commitment: 170 hours
Last updated: 12 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Associate Degree in Urban Horticulture - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 12 October 2023