Studio - Advanced plant design
During the course, we work with case studies at different scales, from the details of a pocket park to more large-scale expressions in the street environment.
The knowledge of trees and shrubs is deepened through literature studies. Perennials and bulbs are given extra space.
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
LK0464 Studio - Advanced plant design, 15.0 Credits
Studio - Avancerad växtgestaltningSubjects
Landscape ArchitectureEducation cycle
Master’s levelAdvanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
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.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 150 credits, of which 90 credits landscape architecture and 45 credits studio courses, as well as knowledge equivalent to English 6.Objectives
The purpose of the course is for the student to deepen the understanding of - and skill in - using plants in designing outdoor environments. The purpose is also to benefit the student's language development about plant characters and design. After completing the course, the student should be able to:
*Competence and skills*
- draw planting plans and plant lists for different types of plantings,
- propose and justify the choice of plants from all plant groups, for different design expressions, functions and locations,
- describe the design in professional language,
- independently acquire new and complementary knowledge about plants and their use,
*Judgement and approach *
- critically examine and reflect on their own and others' plant designs based on criteria such as experiential values, ecological values, implementation, plant dynamics and to some extent maintenance.
Content
The course consists of lectures, exercises and excursions. Lectures touch on plant design from different perspectives and the excursions exemplify plant design at different scales and with different levels of detail. The exercises deepen the view of the role of plants in shaping places, from the small scale where people sit down or travel on foot to the larger scale where people travel quickly, by bicycle, in a car or bus. The course's main tasks are discussed in critique seminars.
Plant knowledge is expanded with the student's interest as a selection factor and driving force. Plant knowledge is applied in design exercises and concretized in planting plans and plant lists.
During the course, plant design is discussed in relation to a changing climate and biodiversity.
In the course, language development around design is central. Design concepts are discussed in groups and applied in exercises.
Seminars, briefings and excursions 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 presentation of assignments and active participation in seminars, excursions and exercises.
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.
Additional information
The course gives 15 credits of skill training.The course makes an exemption from SLU's admission regulations following decision: SLU.ua.2025.1.1-507
Responsible department
Department of Urban and Rural Development