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Syllabus

LK0316 Experimental student project in landscape architecture, 15.0 Credits

Experimentellt studentprojekt i landskapsarkitektur

Subjects

Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Master’s level

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 180 credits of which 90 credits in Landscape Architecture and/or Architecture and/or Urban Planning. Approved Bachelor thesis/Independent project in the first cycle or a Degree of Bachelor. Knowledge equivalent to English 6. Or admitted to the Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanisation – Master´s programme.

Objectives

The purpose of this advanced course is for students to gain in depth knowledge of project work in the field of Landscape Architecture.

After completion of this course the student shall have acquired skills to:

Knowledge and understanding

• account for different theories and methods for project and team work

• define and describe the different parts and stages in project work

• in a project team propose ways of examining the result

Competence and skills

• in a project team decide and motivate a specific project

• in a project team work out a project plan with objective, methods, timetable, and expected result

• in a project team analyze and design an urban or rural landscape and its potential for development using motivated methods

Judgement and approach

• reflect upon the result in relation to the project plan.

Content

The course trains students in group project work and is conducted by the students. They are supported by tutors in the process of formulating the project plans and at intermediate checkpoints.

The course starts with lectures, readings and seminars about theories and methods of project and team work.

Emphasis is on using investigative and experimental methods. The projects deal with ideas, concepts, human interaction, space, structures, content, small scale or large scale in

landscape architecture and have a real site as a starting point. The end product may be full scale temporary landscape architecture, exhibitions, posters, models, films or reports.

Examples of projects are a landscape architecture competition, a design or planning task, temporary landscape architecture or installations.

Projects or themes can be suggested by teachers if possible, but should be proposed and must be decided by the students.

Examination and assessment is based on the project plan which aims to train a professional approach to the task.

Seminars and activities connected to them are compulsory.

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

Passed project work according to the project plan written by the project team and participation in compulsory activities.

• 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.

Additional information

The course gives 15 credits of skill training.



It is recommended for the students to have a proposal for a project before the course starts.