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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Landscape | |||
| Reference | AC5006 | Version | 3 |
| Created | July 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | August 2009 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to understand contemporary landscape theory and approaches to landscape design, particularly interventions in a rural context. To enable the student to evaluate the role of site planning and landscape design in locating, accommodating and integrating a development into its wider landscape context. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Provide a study of contemporary landscape theory with reference to both international trends and a specific geographical area. |
| 2 | Analyse an existing landscape using a variety of techniques. |
| 3 | Produce a report indicating an approach to a landscape design, which takes account of the constraints and opportunities offered by a specific site. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The module provides guidance on the analysis of existing landscapes as a basis for future interventions in terms of built form, location and external works. It explores the relationship between the ‘natural’ or given environment and the man-made context. The relationship between aesthetic intentions, function and performance of materials is explored both theoretically and with reference to the work of nationally and internationally recognised landscape architects. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Preliminary lectures introduce the key concepts. A series of case studies of the work of recognised landscape architects are investigated. Ideas relating to the relationship between buildings and landscape are investigated through student seminars. A substantial part of the module is devoted to student centred library based research and visits to significant local gardens or landscapes. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Coursework in the form of a landscape design project with supporting documentation. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Coursework). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spens, Michael, Modern Landscape, 2003, Phaidon, London. |
| 2 | Birksted, Jan. Relating landscape to architecture, 1999 E & F N Spon. |
| 3 | Nesbitt, Kate, Theorizing a new agenda for architecture, An anthology of architectural theory 1965-195, 1996, Princeton Architectural Press, New York. |
| 4 | McHarg, Ian L. Design with Nature, 1992, Wiley, London. |
| 5 | Norberg-Schulz, Christian, Architecture: presence, language and place, 2000, Skira Editore. |