Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 1 L AND2101 Landscape Studio 1 – Design Fundamentals Introduction to design elements, principles and skills for thinking and action in landscape architecture through studio projects and assignments. L A ND2121 Introduction to Landscape Architecture Provides an overview of landscape architecture as a design field and creative force in shaping the built environment.
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L A N D 11 41 Design Communication 1 Introduction to a variety of drawing and model-making techniques and the graphic conventions used to communicate design ideas. L A N D 2151 Landscape Analysis Introduction to techniques of inventory, interpretation, mapping and reporting of environments using concepts of ecology, sustainability and biodiversity.
L AND2102 Landscape Studio 2 – Design Process Introduction to the process of generating, testing and expressing design ideas on a number of small-scale site design projects. L AND2142 Design Communication 2 Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) in 2D and 3D along with other essential software for communicating design ideas.
L AND2152 Plants and Design Focus on the aesthetic, ecological and cultural aspects of plants used in a design context, building on knowledge of plant communities learned in LAND2151. L A ND212 2 History of Landscape Architecture Provides a critical analysis of cultural landscapes and human-modified environments through the ages in the Eastern and Western traditions. Student projects (clockwise from top) Embracing Character : : Cameron Lane Connections/Cuts/Grids : : Dean Hagar, Chris O’Brien, Allison Sainty, Melody Willis Unitec Urban Strategy : : Ben Nacard (alumnus), Michael Polifrone, OCULUS
Core Skills At the end of first year you will have gained: (1) an overview of the profession, its history and development over time; (2) ability to generate and communicate design ideas and; (3) foundational knowledge about plants, ecosystems and landscape types and the skills for analysing and designing their modification.
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LAND2201 Landscape Studio 3 – Landform and Planting Design projects which focus on modifying topography and arrange plant compositions for aesthetic and/or functional purposes.
L A N D2 271 Landscape Documentation Assignments focus on principles of documentation that communicate the construction of landscape designs, including grading, material selection and detailing.
LAND2202 Landscape Studio 4 Learn design and documentation which focuses on resolving a landscape design project beyond the concept phase and preparing working drawings for its construction using CAD.
LAND2272 Landscape Engineering Principles Have an understanding applying structural design and landscape construction techniques. Completion of industry work experience is required to pass this course.
General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the University’s General Education rules.
L A N D 2 2 51 Planting Design at the Landscape Scale Focus on learning plants as components of ecological landscape patterns to undertake large scale planting and design, working from site to metropolitan and/or regional scales.
General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the University’s General Education rules.
Select Elective Select from the current list of Landscape Architecture Program offerings, as advised by the Program.
Core Skills At the end of second year you will have developed an understanding of the key landscape architectural materials, especially plants and landforms, and understanding technical aspects of implementing landscape architectural design using the basic materials and communicating construction intentions through technical drawings.
“During the course I’ve been able to develop the technical skills and knowledge to creatively transform urban landscapes that enhance
Y E A R 3 :: S E M E S T E R 1 LAND2301 Landscape Studio 5 – Site Planning (12 UoC) Extend your site analysis and design capabilities by preparing master plans for medium-scale sites, integrating ecological, social and aesthetic issues.
the quality of life of local communities.”
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L A N D13 51 Landscape Management Learn an overview of legislation and policy framework within which landscape architects practise, establishing relationships between landscape architecture and landscape planning. BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Select from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty.
LAND2302 Landscape Studio 6 – Design with a Complex Program (12 UoC) Extend your abilities to generate a design brief, integrate multiple elements such as buildings, infrastructure, public art, community services and create a design response.
L A N D132 2 Urban Landscape Design Seminar Introduction to planning and design of the urban environment with landscape and ecological conditions and processes as key drivers in urban form and settlement patterns.
Kara Lena Virik: Student, Landscape Architecture
BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Select from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty.
Core Skills At the end of third year you will have undertaken complex design studio projects, working in group and individual modes. You will be familiar with issues of broad-scale landscape management including relevant environmental legislation, and understand the relationship between landscape and urban form. You will have also completed two interdisciplinary electives alongside colleagues from other degrees at UNSW Built Environment.
Y E A R 4 :: S E M E S T E R 1 LAND2401 Landscape Studio 7 – Urban Design (12 UoC) Introduction to landscape master planning and site planning in the urban environment and generates the urban design context for the Graduating Project in LAND2402. LAND2421 Contemporary Theory and Research Extends your knowledge of contemporary landscape design through detailed review of current projects, built works and writings.
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L AND1421 Landscape Thesis Foundation Select an individual study project on an aspect of landscape architecture. :: OR :: Open Elective Choice of any elective course available within the University except denoted General Education courses.
LAND2402 Landscape Studio 8 – Graduating Studio (12 UoC) Employ all your knowledge, skills and understanding you have gained in previous studios to investigate a question and generate a design response of personal interest within the context of the urban precinct studied in LAND2401. L AND1482 Professional Practice Introduction to the scope of practice in landscape architecture, including; legal issues, contracts, ethics, tendering,Completion of design-office work experience is required to pass this course.
L AND 1422 Landscape Thesis Select an individual study project on an aspect of landscape architecture. :: OR :: Open Elective Choice of any elective course available within the University except denoted General Education courses.
Core Skills At the end of final year you will have developed high level design thinking and communication skills necessary to enter the profession as a graduate landscape architect.
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