794-358 Landscape Design

The objective of this subject is to extend participant's ability to:

• apply design principles to small scale landscapes;

• identify the relationships between design styles and the features of historical and contemporary garden landscapes;

• demonstrate and understanding of planting design in small scale landscapes;

• select and locate appropriate plant materials for small scale landscapes;

• describe the garden design process from first contact with the client to job completion;

• prepare a series of concept and detail (planting) plans and specifications for a small scale landscape;

• prepare a costing of the design and construction for a small scale landscape; and

• demonstrate an understanding of the maintenance implications of different landscape styles and detailing.

The content includes the principles of design as demonstrated by the earliest civilisations through to the present day; identifying significance in historical and contemporary gardens in relation to small scale landscape deigns; the design process starting from the clients brief, dealing with the client, site analysis; site planning, design and construction principles for small scale landscapes; and hard and soft material selection, planting design.

Mid-term exam (30%), final portfolio presentation (70%).