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Advanced Planting Design (ABPL90173)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Winter Term
Overview
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This is a studio-based subject that develops advanced skills in the theory and practice of planting design. Through a series of design exercises, a range of topics are progressively explored including:
- three-dimensional design principles and formal aesthetic considerations of planting design;
- the psychological and behavioural aspects of human relationship to nature via vegetation in the landscape;
- ecological characteristics and spatial patterns of vegetations and the use of plants for various utilitarian functions.
Principles of planting design are explored through a series of design exercises, within the context of various environment types, from urban to natural sites, culminating in preparation of an imaginative final planting design proposal for a complex site.
This subject addresses advanced theory and practice in planting design where students are expected to apply what they learn in lectures to design-based assignments.
Subject may have a full day field trip .
Intended learning outcomes
- To develop an understanding of the aesthetic, functional and ecological contribution of native and non-native plants and plant communities to the contemporary landscape.
- To develop the ability to select plant material palettes and prepare planting plans for a range of project and site types.
- To expose students to the theoretical considerations associated with the use of plants in the landscape.
Generic skills
- Written, verbal and visual presentation of ideas
- Correct use of technical terminology
- Information gathering and critical synthesis
- Application of generic theories to specific examples
- Appropriate use of design terminology
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following courses:
MC-LARCH Master of Landscape Architecture
MC-LARCH2Y Master of Landscape Architecture (200 points)
MC-LARCH3Y Master of Landscape Architecture (300 points)
OR
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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HORT20026 | Designing with Plants | Semester 1 (On Campus - Burnley) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
705-318 Advanced Planning
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
- A series of 3 graphically presented design exercises collectively worth 50% (equivalent to 2500 words) due in week 1 and 2 of teaching period
- A final assignment worth 50% (equivalent to 2500 words) due July 24
Hurdle requirement: Attendance and participation in 75% of the classes is a mandatory requirement
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Winter Term
Principal coordinator Sidh Sintusingha Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 40 hours over two weeks , subject may have a full day field trip Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 July 2019 to 19 July 2019 Last self-enrol date 7 July 2019 Census date 12 July 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 July 2019 Assessment period ends 24 July 2019 Winter Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Quota: 40
Selection criteria: This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. This subject has an automated quota. Your enrolment confirms your space in this subject. If you choose to withdraw from this subject you will be forfeiting your space and may be unable to enrol again. Please check the Handbook for more information.
For detailed information on the quota subject application process and due dates, refer to the EDSC Quota Subjects webpage: http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/quota-subjects.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Thompson, Paul, Australian Planting Design, CSIRO Publishing, 2012 (electronic source available through Unimelb library).
Handreck, Kevin, Good Gardens With Less Water, CSIRO Publishing, 2008 (electronic source available through Unimelb library).Recommended texts and other resources
The planting design handbook. By Nick Robinson
Professional planting design: an architectural and horticultural approach for creating mixed bed planting. By Scott C. Scarfone
Planting design: gardens in time and space. By Piet Oudolf and Noel Kingsbury
Planting design. By Theodore D. Walker
Elements of planting design. By Richard L. Austin
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Landscape Architecture - 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: 3 November 2022