LK0400, Urban Landscape Design, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: Programnämnden för utbildning inom landskap och trädgård (PN - LT), 2020-12-03
Valid from : Spring semester 2022 (2022-01-17)

Level

First cycle (G2F)

Main field of study

Landscape Architecture, Horticultural Science

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 main aim of the course is to use different ways of working with design in the urban environment, and – supported by design theory and good examples – apply, document and present design processes, individually and in group work.

After the course the student should be able to: • reflect on and communicate urban landscape design and its processes • demonstrate an analytic approach: visually, verbally and in writing • understand contextual relations and analyse and discuss what may constitute sustainable design within landscape architecture • develop and test individual working methods and design solutions connected to design theories that are applicable within landscape architecture • demonstrate skills in different methods in landscape visualisation for landscape design, e.g. digital tools, model building and analogous sketching

Content

The course deals with elements that in different ways affect the interaction between analysis and development of methods and concepts through studies of design theory via sketching to the final design proposal. Urban landscape design is the focus of the course, based on one or more real or simulated scenarios.

Landscape visualisation is an important theme throughout the course and contributes to increase the student’s awareness of the interplay between contextual relations and concept development. The students are encouraged to experimental approaches, where analyses and evaluation are mixed with theoretical elements. There is a heavy emphasis on performing applied tasks as well as understanding the subject. The different elements of the course enable the students to gain knowledge in interaction with the relevant profession practice.

Scheduled exercises, seminars and study visits are mandatory.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Examination consists of written and oral presentations. Approved written and oral reporting and project work. Participation in compulsory components.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Trädgårdsingenjörsprogrammet - design
• Horticultural Management Programme - Garden Design, Bachelor's Programme
• Landscape Engineer Programme - Alnarp
• Landscape Architecture- Master's Programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0001

Other Information

The course is adressed to students in Horticultural Management Programme - Garden Design, and the Landscape Engineer Programme - Alnarp, independent students and exchange students.

Courses in the main area of landscape planning from SLU are counted as landscape architecture in the eligibility review.