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Syllabus

LK0416 Garden design - method and material, 15.0 Credits

Trädgårdsdesignens metod och material

Subjects

Horticultural Science Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Representation	3.0	0001
Spatial design and visual knowledge	12.0	0002

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to:

• Mathematics 2a or Mathematics 2b or Mathematics 2c

• Science Studies 2

• Social Studies 1b or Social Studies 1a1

Objectives

This course aims to give an understanding and knowledge of how to develop different methodological skills such as space and room analysis, illustration techniques and software’s relevance in the context of garden design.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• demonstrate basic skills in applying the tools and methods of the design process, such as plant analysis, sketching, and models,

• with help of reflections and sketches, demonstrate basic skills in spatial design and visual communication as well as applying scale and plans,

• demonstrate basic skills in applying software in design process,

• demonstrate basic skills in use of reference systems and critical thinking, as well as understanding policy on plagiarism.

Content

In the course, the student is introduced to the tools, methods and materials which are basic within garden design. These are applied in examples and exercises where the student, step by step tackles the different parts of the design process. Theoretical sections are interleaved with practical exercises where the knowledge is deepened and strengthened by reflections over the own work process.

Scheduled exercises, seminars and exkursions are compulsory.

Grading form

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.

Formats and requirements for examination

Approved assignments and attendance at compulsory elements.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management