Studio - Urban Open Spaces
This course instance is exclusively for incoming exchange students
Entry Requirements
Course facts
LK0160, Studio - Urban Open Spaces, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus
Level
First cycle (G2F)
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
In this course you will get acquainted with different methods for describing and analyzing a district, its history and its future.
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- with guidance, design a structural proposal for the green / blue infrastructure, public places or similar for a district;
- choose the appropriate analysis method and carry out and analyze an urban environment with regard to structure, function and experience;
- critically examine the municipality’s plans and guidelines regarding the future development of the exercise area;
- report the intended development of a structure over time;
- analyze the proposal on the basis of aesthetic, social and ecological aspects;
- orally and visually present their proposal so that the problem and concept are clearly stated;
- reflect on consequences for people and the environment.
Content
The course aims to familiarize students with different methods for describing and analyzing a district, its history and its future.
The assignment begins with the students conducting a case study that aims to understand the landscape and the district’s context, its history, its physical, social and ecological conditions. The module trains, among other things, document analysis, field inventory methodology. Students will work in project groups.
The case study is used as a basis for, with the help of scenario technology, developing various future development opportunities for the district. The next part of the exercise is performed in small groups. Students’ work with design and the development of different visions is stimulated through sketching exercises and inspirational lectures. Supervision in the studio is an important support in the individual’s own development. Great emphasis is placed on training the student’s ability to combine many different interests and aspects into a whole.
Methods to shed light on the consequences of the various descriptions of the future for the environment and people are discussed and tested.
The student must orally account for the development of the sketch process, which choices the student has made and which sources of inspiration have influenced the result. Attention is also paid to the sketch as a way of communicating.
The vision of the future and its consequences is reported so that the basic idea is clear from the chosen presentation technique and layout. The course includes teaching and training in using digital presentation techniques.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed exercises and participation in mandatory parts.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Urban and Rural Development
Supplementary information
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 15.0 | 0002 |
The Course Replaces
delvis LP0424/LK0060, LK0100
Other Information
The course gives 15 credits of skill training.