LK0348, Studio - Form and landscape character, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

First cycle (G1N)

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

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The course aims to provide the student with basic knowledge and skills to interpret the landscape characteristics and to provide basic knowledge and skills in graphic arts and design relevant to the landscape architect’s work.

Knowledge and understanding After completing the course the student will be able to:

• register and interpret a landscape´s different character as seen from different aspects and formulate the observations in words and pictures

Competence and skills After completing the course the student will be able to:

• show a certain familiarity with the sketch as a tool to explore and test spatial characteristics and problems
• interpret, analyze and report on a landscape in words and pictures
• interpret maps and apply the knowledge by visualizing a landscape in a three-dimensional model
• use Adobe software for simple image processing
• depict real motives in black and white, and color techniques
• give shape to ideas
• make a 3D-perspective drawing

Content

The course consists of two parts, landscape architecture and graphic arts and design.

Landscape architecture The student practices the ability to perceive, understand and present spatial and three-dimensionality in the landscape and in connection with that applies previously acquired knowledge in geology and hydrology. In a series of compulsory exercises, the student makes analysis of different landscapes, partly methodical based on scientific theory and partly from personal experience of landscape character. Among other things, the students builds a model of a familiar landscape and makes a general geological and hydrological description of it.

Graphic arts and design In practical exercises the student train in free hand drawing, painting and spatial design. In lectures and seminars, imaging and artistic investigation is discussed as well as drawing and painting materials. By applied exercises, the student train the ability to observe, to make an image of the observed and to reflect on the depicted. In lessons and exercises the basics of perspective drawing and three-dimensional illustrations is trained. Exercises and seminars are compulsory.

The course gives 15 credits of skill training.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

The course is divided into two sub examinations corresponding to the course two subjects. The parts are graded separately and are put together according to the course assessment criteria. Landscape architecture, 7,5 credits: Approved assignments and active participation in compulsory parts. Graphic arts and design, 7,5 credits: Approved assignments and active participation in compulsory parts.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Urban and Rural Development

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Landskapsarkitektprogrammet - Uppsala

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Landscape architecture	7.5	0202
Graphic arts and design	7.5	0203

The Course Replaces

LK0234 och LK0229, LK0293