Explorations into landscape architecture
Course description
After the course students should have a thorough understanding of landscape architecture both as an academic subject and as a professional field. This will be conducted by building up knowledge each week from different perspectives such as environmental psychology, cultural heritage, biodiversity, design, regional planning. This knowledge will be adapted at the same place, a nearby municipality with field visits. The students will work in groups adding new layers each week to gain a holistic understanding. Finally each student will do an in-depth study of the place of their own field of studies.
Entry Requirements
specific entry requirements: 90 credits in one of the following subjects:
• architecture
• landscape architecture
• landscape planning
• built environment
• design
• spatial planning
• geography
• landscape science
• environmental science
• civil engineering.
And
English 6 or equivalent.
Course facts
LK0432, Explorations into landscape architecture, 15.0 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Landscape Architecture
Grading Scale
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.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
specific entry requirements: 90 credits in one of the following subjects:
• architecture
• landscape architecture
• landscape planning
• built environment
• design
• spatial planning
• geography
• landscape science
• environmental science
• civil engineering.
And
English 6 or equivalent.
Objectives
After completion of the course the students should be able to
- have a thorough understanding of landscape architecture both as an academic subject and as a professional field
- show a certain familiarity with the sketch as a tool to explore and test spatial characteristics and problems by giving shape to thoughts and ideas
- be able to make an individual study plan with a selection of courses suited to their present competence
Content
The course treats the aims, methods and practice of landscape architecture which are introduced theoretically and applied through practice in exercises and projects. These projects are set as specific case studies where the students over time will add knowledge and outcomes to a context in both place and space in different scales.
Landscape architecture is explored through a combination of case studies, projects, lectures, literature studies, workshops and excursions. Findings and insights are discussed in seminars.
The course focuses on the following general skills:
Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, visual communication, ability to work autonomously.
The following sections are compulsory:
Compulsory exercises, seminars and field trips are marked in timetable.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Approved participation in compulsory components, approved project work, approved course portfolio.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Landscape Architecture- Master's Programme
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction, portfolio and learning statement | 6.0 | 0101 |
| Project: The Neighbourhood | 6.0 | 0102 |
| Project: Large Landscapes | 3.0 | 0103 |
The Course Replaces
LK0185, LK0369
Other Information
The course is aimed at students intending to study second-cycle courses in Landscape Architecture with first-cycle qualification in an adjacent field of study.