Studio - Explorative methods to meet current societal challenges
This course instance is exclusively for incoming exchange students
Course description
The purpose of the course is to test and develop explorative methods to meet complex societal challenges. This includes both the individual design process and the communication of new solutions.
Entry Requirements
- landscape architecture
- architecture
- urban design
of which 30 credits are studio courses
Or accepted to the Master's program Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanization or accepted to the Master's program Landscape Architecture. Approved degree project/independent work at undergraduate level or bachelor's degree. Knowledge equivalent to English 6.
Course facts
LK0428, Studio - Explorative methods to meet current societal challenges, 15.0 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Finalized by: Ansvarig ledamot PN-LT, 2022-10-25
Valid from : Spring semester 2024 (2024-01-15)
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
- landscape architecture
- architecture
- urban design
of which 30 credits are studio courses
Or accepted to the Master's program Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanization or accepted to the Master's program Landscape Architecture. Approved degree project/independent work at undergraduate level or bachelor's degree. Knowledge equivalent to English 6.
Objectives
The purpose of the course is to test and develop explorative methods to meet complex societal challenges. This includes both the individual design process and the communication of new solutions.
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Competence and Skills
- discover and formulate complex contemporary design situations;
- develop relevant explorative and experimental methods for understanding, problem solving, argumentation and communication;
- through a cumulative knowledge- and work process, develop well-argued solutions and new knowledge;
- visualize the landscape and landscape processes with explorative methods that are relevant for the specific task;
- through representations communicate the idea generating working process from challenge to design;
Judgement and approach
- visualize how the development of ideas, the argumentation and final proposals relate to each other;
- reflect and communicate on the different stages of the working process.
Content
In this studio course, the student approach a complex societal challenge through design, to develop his or her ability to critically, independently and with a creative approach find a situation related design answer to the challenge in relation to the annual theme; e.g. flooding, climate issues linked to biodiversity or about migration, etc. The challenge is investigated through explorative and experimental methods and developed into a design situation linked to place and physical environment. From shorter explorative and often analog workshops the ideas develop into a larger project.
The students specify and formulate themselves but in consultation with the teaching team the larger project task; landscape challenge, investigative methods, visualization and communication.
Emphasis is on visual explorations both in sketching and communication phase, so that common course discussions and analyzes can contribute to everyone’s final result.
The course has an emphasis on workshops and studio work that is carried out both individually and in groups. It also includes lectures, literature studies and seminars linked to current societal challenge and the design process.
The course focuses on the following general competencies: Exploration, design and communication through experimental and visual design methods. Interaction between the individual and the common throughout the design process. Critical approach with visual and explorative methods.
The course includes mandatory attandence at workshops, seminars and presentations/critique sessions.
Collaboration with the surrounding community, among other things, can occur through external lecturers, workshop leaders or contact with municipalities.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Approved project work, approved explorative works and participation in compulsory teaching situations.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Urban and Rural Development
Supplementary information
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 15.0 | 0001 |
The Course Replaces
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Other Information
The course gives 15 credits of skill training.