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History of Landscape Architecture (ABPL90265)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: ajsaniga@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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This subject was formerly called History of Designed Landscape (PG).
A critical examination of landscape architecture as a discipline that has shaped public and private landscapes through time. Philosophies and theories relating to design and associated professions are discussed in relation to the evolution of landscape architecture on the international scene. The history of landscape architecture in Australia is contextualised and the Australian contemporary landscape is considered as a product of its colonial and twentieth century cultural contexts.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the discipline of landscape architecture and the critical historical moments that defined it as a profession;
- Understand the formative cultural, natural and physical influences which have affected the landscape design outcomes in the past;
- Understand how to apply historical development of landscape architecture on the international scene within the context of the Australian condition;
- Develop an understanding of research methods and skills for the critical appraisal of designed landscapes.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should have developed the knowledge of comprehensive and critical reading, and essay writing and historical surveys.
Last updated: 6 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-LARCH3Y Master of Landscape Architecture
- 300 point Master of Landscape Architecture major in the MC-LARCH Master of Landscape Architecture
OR
Approval from the MC-LARCH Course coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LARC30002 | Interpreting Australian Landscape Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL10006 History of Landscape Design
ABPL20039 History of Designed Landscapes
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: 6 March 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An assignment exploring the formative biographical influences in the context of a chosen historical character and their contribution to the designed landscape of international or national significance.
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 20% |
An assignment exploring an historic landscape in the field and its physical expression of cultural and natural contexts.
| Week 9 | 10% |
A report applying methods of historical research and analysis to the examination of designed or planned landscapes that have shaped the profession.
| Week 12 | 40% |
Final exam of not more than 90 minutes
| End of semester | 30% |
Additional details
Last updated: 6 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andrew Saniga Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Email: ajsaniga@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 6 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage Course Graduate Diploma in Urban Horticulture Course Master of Landscape Architecture Course Master of 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: 6 March 2024