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

Part 1: Portfolio, accounts for 60 % of the final grade

Part 2: Practical exam in groups: Exibithion with presentation, accounts for 40 % of the final grade.

Grading scale: A-E/F (fail)

Course reductions

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