Landscape Studio 1: Design Techniques (ABPL90107)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 1
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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.

Prescribed software programs with a cost
McNeel Rhino

Prescribed software tools 
Image editing software (e.g. Affinity Photo)
Vector editing software (e.g. Affinity Designer)
Layout software (e.g. Affinity Publisher) 

Details of software availability and pricing are captured at: https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/current-students/student-experience/it-support

 

 

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: 4 March 2025