Contemporary Landscape Theory (ABPL90078)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject was formerly called Contemporary Theory & Australian Landscape.
This subject explores contemporary theories and modes of critique relating to the modern designed landscape. The lectures and readings introduce and examine significant 20th and early 21st century theoretical writings and design treatises. This will include the contextualization of landscape architecture against theoretical developments in allied design fields including urban design, architecture and the visual arts. Assignments and class papers require students to critically engage with a broad range of theoretical positions, and relate them to built works.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of influential landscape architectural theories of the 20th and early 21st centuries;
- Research a particular landscape architectural theory for critical debate and understand its translation into design practice;
- Contextualize developments within Australasian landscape architectural practice against internationally significant theoretical developments;
- Understand landscape architecture theory in relationship to developments in allied design disciplines such as urban design and architecture;
- Develop critical thinking, research and writing abilities.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should have developed skills in:
- Research
- Critical analysis
- Writing
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment One: Reflective essay
| Week 5 | 20% |
Assignment 2a: Annotated Bibliography
| Week 7 | 20% |
Assignment 2b: Final essay
| Week 12 | 60% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jillian Walliss Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 4 hours per week ( 1X2 hour lecture and 1X2 hour tutorial) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 4 March 2025