AGHL410 – Landscape Design I
Module code
AGHL410
Module title
Landscape Design I
Prescription
To develop students' knowledge of the application of design in landscape situations.
Programmes
- FT0004
- SC1301
- SC1303
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 75
- Self directed hours
- 75
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Assessment Criteria
- Students must attempt all assessments and Students need to attain a mark of 50 or above in their overall grade to obtain a pass in this course.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching and learning methods will include theory classes, tutorial sessions, practical sessions, group projects, written assignments, oral & practical and written tests.
- Content
- History of Landscape Design Development
Review of the principles and elements of design.
The landscape design process.
Determining client requirements.
Defining and describing a landscape site.
Considerations in landscape design;
People & movement, climate, culture, environment, structures, views, vehicles,
Landscape design considerations and solutions for sites including;
Flat sloping, residential, commercial, industrial, civic, urban, rural.
Three dimensional thinking.
Developing a design concept. - Learning Outcomes
- Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.Examine the history of landscaping and the influence on the New Zealand landscape using the main principles of design.
2.Explore influences and inspirations landscape designers can draw from when creating gardens
3.Customize an effective and repeatable method of determining client requirements and defining and describing the landscape site.
4.Examine movement patterns and describe how they interact with, structures and fixtures in a landscape site.
5.Demonstrate the process of landscape design.
6.Categorise design considerations for different landscape situations
a.Range: Formal vs Informal, flat & sloping sites, residential vs rural, residential vs commercial and civic sites.
