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Syllabus

LK0346 Studio - Landscape architecture for sustainable urban design, 15.0 Credits

Studio - Landskapsarkitektur för hållbar stadsbyggnadskonst

Subjects

Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0101

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 150 credits of which 90 credits in Landscape Architecture and/or Architecture and/or Urban Planning and/or Human Geography and/or Community Planning, and 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 the student to gain in depth knowledge on the art of urban design from a landscape perspective directed towards long-term sustainability.

Knowledge and understanding

After completion of this course the student shall be able to:

• define and describe different kinds of historical and contemporary urban characters and their linkage to urban design ideals and landscape architecture as well as ecological, social and economic sustainable development.

Competence and skills

After completion of this course the student shall be able to:

• within given frames apply methods relevant to landscape architecture and the art of urban design for analysis of cultural environments, urban green-blue structures, and long-term sustainability.

• in a project group develop, design and motivate a proposal for sustainable development of a city district or a small town in the form of an elaborated vision or program that includes relevant structures and illustrates main design principles.

-use hand drawings and available digital visualization tools as well as professional language in the making of an urban development proposal.

Judgement and approach

After completion of this course the student shall be able to:

• reflect upon sustainable urban development focusing on landscape, cultural and natural values, ecological and social environment and relating to an international context.

Content

The course consists of lectures, seminars, exercises, field work, field trip, project work in groups and a written individual examination.

The main focus is on the contemporary urban landscape, and the ultimate goal is a proposal for renewal of an existing city district or small town in a long-term sustainable direction, based on theoretical as well as place based knowledge. The proposal and the related analyses are worked out in a project group and documented in the form of a printed vision or program that is also orally presented.

Previously approved methods for analysis and interpretation of urban sites are used and deepened, and alternative methods are introduced and applied concerning cultural environments and the experience of place.

Literature on urban planning and design is studied. Examples and ideals from the last one hundred and fifty years are discussed in texts and in seminars according to aesthetic, ecological and social aspects. Densification and greening are themes for discussion and reflection.

Field trip(s) will be undertaken in order to illustrate cases of interest for the project work. The aim is to inspire and also to widen the frames of reference for the development and design of the re-formation proposal.

Seminars, exercises, field trips 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 group work and passed written individual examination as well as passed 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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a 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.

Additional information

The course gives 15 credits of skill training.



Travel costs to the site for project work and the field trip are financed or partly financed by the student. Information about costs will be available at the course homepage 4 weeks before course start.

Responsible department

Department of Urban and Rural Development