Landscape Studio 4 Strategies (ABPL90170)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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This studio-based subject offers two thematic options: Planning and Development and Planting Design. These alternatives allow students to tailor their learning experience to align with specific interests while engaging in the study of multi-scale landscapes.
Both themes incorporate advanced digital tools for spatial analysis, modelling, and visual representation. These tools are integral to exploring innovative, sustainable strategies and fostering data-driven decision-making and communication within the design process.
Students will apply their chosen focus to real-world projects, developing their ability to analyse, structure, and implement effective design solutions. Through this process, they will learn strategies that contribute to the creation of sustainable, adaptive landscape design that address ecological, social, and aesthetic considerations.

Thematic 1: Planning and Development
This studio emphasizes the integration of ecological and cultural systems into broad scale planning initiatives. Students will explore:
•    Landscape Analysis and Systems Thinking: Identifying and addressing ecological and socio-cultural dynamics.
•    Sustainable Development Practices: Balancing conservation and human activity.
•    Policy and Regulation: Understanding frameworks that guide landscape planning.
•    Geospatial Applications: Using spatial analysis methods to inform landscape planning decision-making and design sustainable and liveable landscapes.

Thematic 2: Planting Design 
This studio focuses on the role of plants in shaping ecological and cultural landscapes. Students will explore:

•    Plant Selection and Distribution: Understanding species suitability across diverse landscapes.
•    Ecological Functions of Planting: Enhancing biodiversity, soil health, and climate resilience.
•    Aesthetic and Cultural Significance: Designing for visual impact and cultural resonance in public and private spaces.
•    Modelling Applications: Mapping and modelling vegetation patterns for optimal site-specific planting strategies.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of the subject, students should have an understanding of:

  • Demonstrate the creative, technical application of modelling strategies to produce data-informed landscape planning and / or planting design projects.
  • Select from and demonstrate the use of methods drawn from the scientific disciplines of geospatial information technology, botany, ecology and horticulture to represent and inform design projects.
  • Generate and communicate resolved design propositions that demonstrate skills in synthetising form, systems and materials.

Generic skills

  • Present design work through a combination of visual documentation, technical reports, and oral presentations tailored to their thematic studio.
  • Formulate strategies for implementing data-informed design decision-making.
  • Create design work, responsive to cultural, ecological and spatial contexts.
  • Demonstrate creative verbal, graphic and written responses to complex problems.

Last updated: 31 March 2025