PL425 Form, Space and Design

Contents and structure

Introduction to

- Landscape Architecture

- Site Analysis for Parks and Urban Open Spaces

- Visual Communications

- Land Art

- Digital Design Tools

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student should:

- know how forms and spaces shape our surroundings and affect us

- know some of the key concepts in Landscape Architecture

- know some elementary design methods for Landscape Architects

Skills

After completing the course, the student should:

- have the ability to outline and communicate design ideas visually

- have the ability to recognize architectural qualities in urban parks and spaces

- have the ability to reflect on and evaluate his/her own, and others', work

Competence

After completing the course, the student should:

- be able to analyse and describe urban parks and spaces and spatial experiences

- be able to carry out a design process in Landscape Architecture

- be able to create simple design drawings by hand, and digitally

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

• Arts and crafts
• Architecture and design
• Visual communication

Teaching methods

Project work and lectures. Creative work with guidance, both individually and in teams.

Compulsory learning activities

The students must complete mandatory assignments and presentations.

Assessment

Presentation, Examination project, Exhibition and Portfolio. Grading A-F

Course reductions

• PL425 - Teikning, form, farge - Reduction: 10 studypoints