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Landscape Design (HORT90034)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Burnley)
About this subject
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Semester 1
Ms Andrea Proctor
Overview
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This subject will provide an overview of landscape design and the broader landscape industry; discuss landscape design principles and their application to practice; explore garden history and prominent garden designers; describe the residential landscape design process and planting and materials design; and develop graphic communication and drawing skills required for the communication of design intent. Guest speakers from industry will contribute to the subject.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, student should be able to:
- Describe the design process from client brief through to finished design and documentation;
- Outline the responsibilities of a landscape designer and the roles of and needs for professional support;
- Discuss historical and contemporary gardens and their influence in design inspiration;
- Evaluate and communicate appropriate design solutions for different projects;
- Apply design principles in the preparation of a simple residential garden design;
- Apply graphic communication skills in the production of presentation drawings;
- Describe the design functions and aesthetics of different planting and materials used in landscape design.
Generic skills
Through participation in all class activities and completion of assessment tasks, students should acquire skills in:
- Sourcing, interpreting and applying information from written and electronic sources to writing tasks;
- Use scientific and technical literature to answer specific questions;
- Apply time management skills to assessment deadlines;
- Development of verbal, written and visual communication skills;
- An ability to work in groups as a means of enhancing learning outcomes;
- Capacity for independent, analytical and critical thought and reflection.
Last updated: 31 January 2024