Studio - Large scale landscape project
This course instance is exclusively for incoming exchange students
Entry Requirements
Course facts
LK0314, Studio - Large scale landscape project, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Landscape Architecture
Subject
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
Objectives
The purpose of this advanced course is for the student to gain in depht knowledge in landscape assessment and design of large scale landscape project.
After completion of this course the student shall have acquired the skills to:
Knowledge and understanding
- discuss the power of visualization and maps for large scale landscape projects
- discuss alternative methods and solutions for the given assignment
- discuss ecological processes in large scale landscape projects
Competence and skills
- formulate a project with specific goals on a given complex claim to a certain landscape
- elaborate a proposal for a large scale landscape project with sustainable development in focus
- select and apply suitable methods for inventory and assessing different kinds of landscape
- contribute to the advancement of a complex task in a team assignment
- communicate the project in different scales, large, medium, small
Judgement and approach
- assess the impact of the project proposal on the landscape.
Content
In this course the students work in teams to produce a proposal for a large-scale landscape project situated in a peri-urban or rural landscape. The focus of the project will vary from year to year between different kinds of development projects such as roads or railways, dams, industrial- or energy plants, tourist facilities or other large land use projects. The project is based on a real life project and an existing site. The assignment will comprise landscape assessments, the formulation of the problem at hand and design of project proposals and Environmental Impact Assessment.
Lectures and seminars will be customized to the landscape and project in focus and deals with theoretical views on landscape inventory, analysis and ecological design and methods for landscape assessments. They deal with interdisciplinary working methods and specific design aspects in relation to the project, also international conventions such as European Landscape Convention, UNESCO:s heritage Conventions and UN Habitat Agenda. The power of maps and other visualizations of landscape information such as analysing and communication tools will be discussed and used in the course.
During the course there will be a field trip to study the location of the project and to experience the best sustainable practices.
The students present their team works in a written report with a design proposal and in oral presentations. There will be intermediate seminars reflecting literature and presenting different stages of the project work. The student will write an individual reflective text about the learning process and group process using lectures, readings, journal sketches and field notes.
Seminars, field trip, individual text and activities connected to them are compulsory.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed project work, seminars, individual text and participation in compulsory activities.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Urban and Rural Development
Supplementary information
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape character assessment | 7.5 | 0202 |
| Design proposal | 7.5 | 0203 |
The Course Replaces
LK0253
Other Information
The course gives15 credits of skill training.
The field trip is financed by the student. Information about costs will be available at the course homepage 4 weeks before course start.
The course makes an exemption from SLU's admission regulations following decision: SLU.ua.2025.1.1-507