Syllabus

LK0219 Planting design, 15.0 Credits

Subjects

Education cycle

Modules

Advanced study in the main field

Grading scale

Language

Prior knowledge

Objectives

The course aims to deepen the compositional basis of the vegetation configuration with the emphasis on the park and garden context. On the basis of previously acquired knowledge of the characteristics of the plant material and its development under different conditions, the course aims to provide training in composing well functioning plantations with varying character and for different purposes.

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

• describe and provide examples of a number of Swedish and international models that are characterised by a high level of quality as regards plant composition and form concepts

• describe the suitability of different plants as compositional material in different situations with respect to spatiality, site, maintenance ambitions and function

• device an accurate planting plan with associated plant list.

In addition, on completion of the course students will have practised their ability to:

• design and compose well functioning plantations/environments that take account of the varying conditions of different planting sites as regards spatiality, site, maintenance ambitions and function

• design/compose character-strong environments, which mainly consist of plants, that are permeated from the great design-related and spatial entirety down to the smallest detail by an abstract idea/a concept.

Content

The course comprises studies and skills training in:

• the ability of individual plants to function as architectonic elements, reinforcing their nature

• the use and significance of plants in modern landscape architecture as well as on historical sites

• functional and aesthetic aspects of the structure of plantation

• the mutual interplay between planting proposals and the goals formulated about desired features and creative vision

• account of site plan with a description of expected characters and planting schedule including plants register.

Grading form

Formats and requirements for examination

Participation in compulsory seminars and trips and approved assignment work.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management