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Landscape Studio 1: Design Techniques (ABPL90107)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
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Jillian Wallis
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Wendy Walls
Overview
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This subject introduces fundamental approaches for thinking about, exploring and generating design within the realm of landscape architecture. It aims to equip students with a range of representational techniques for exploring processes of design. Lectures and readings introduce key theoretical premises that underpin contemporary landscape architecture design practices.
Incidental costs
- Students will be required to purchase modelling and drawing materials for the course; cost approx. $200 per person.
- Rhino 3d can be downloaded free for 90 days trial. Future studios in your Masters will require this software.
- Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) can be purchased on monthly bases. You will require Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign for this subject.
- Grasshopper and Unreal Engine are available free to student to download
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of this subject students will be able to:
- Apply a range of design processes, skills and techniques for exploring sites and generating design outcomes;
- Develop representational skills, with an emphasis on digital media;
- Develop an understanding of design as a material space;
- Have an emerging understanding of the scope and characteristics of contemporary landscape architecture;
- Develop critical thinking and problem solving.
Last updated: 3 November 2022