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Syllabus

LK0220 Project Garden Design, 15.0 Credits

Projektkurs Trädgårdsdesign

Subjects

Horticultural Science Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture Horticultural science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0201

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G2F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

60 hp in Landscape Planning or Landscape Architecture or Horticultural Science

Objectives

The purpose of the course is for students to develop their knowledge and skills in design in the context of the horticultural engineer and to develop and test design ideas/designs based on different situations and also to relate them/it to future development and care, procurement and client relations.

Learning objectives

After completing the course the student will be able to

• develop and test design ideas/designs based on different situations and relate them to future development and maintenance. The emphasis is placed on the small scale, mainly gardens and small parks, but also glazed environments/the boundary between outdoor and indoor.

• propose a construction and maintenance plan that is relevant to the task.

• develop individual working methods and approaches to the work process, from time-planning and client contacts and tenders/procurement documents to information searches and the development of contact networks.

Content

The course deals with assignments that touch on garden design in different ways. The design projects are linked to real-life or staged situations.

The tasks in the project course are given a clear link to practice by different people who are active in the area of garden design lecturing or participating in various ways in programme formulation, supervision, the seminar, etc. Another link to practice is achieved by the students working on real-life or staged projects with client contacts, client participation, etc.

The work is done in projects groups or individually. Because the groups inform one another regularly, project participants can also access experience from and knowledge about a larger number of problems and opportunities.

Deeper knowledge of garden design and important neighbouring areas of knowledge is communicated through recurring workshops/assignments over the course at which some product development also takes place. (Examples of workshops are a) time-planning and project design, b) client contacts and knowledge transfer, c) ideas and visions, d) design and adaptation to the place and situation, e) material selection, f) lighting, g) water in the garden, h) product development and i) construction and vegetation dynamics/care).

Reports and reasoning will focus especially on:

• knowledge of the existing place for the project

• motives for the proposed design

• the process and results of design work

• impact assessment of the proposed solution

• the potential of the garden for future development and care

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Submission of assignments and seminar exercises. Pass for assignments and seminar exercises. Participation in seminars and excursions.

• 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.

Transitional provisions

• Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) will be offered within two years of the decision to discontinue the course. • Compulsory components: At least one opportunity for a retake session will be offered within two years of the decision to discontinue the course.

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