705-376 Landscape Heritage

Note

Formerly available as 705-484 Landscape Heritage. Students who have completed 705-484 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Mr Andrew Saniga

Prerequisites

705-216 History of Landscape Architecture A

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

One hour of lectures and three hours of studio per week

Subject Description

Concepts of natural and cultural heritage. Heritage as a perception issue. The influence and work of Australian designers. Types of landscape heritage: wilderness and natural landscapes, Aboriginal landscape, pastoral and agricultural landscapes, public and private gardens. Heritage legislation and organisations. Techniques for the assessment of landscape heritage. Case studies are used to illustrate the theory and practice of planning and managing the conservation of landscape heritage. Other types of heritage such as geological heritage.

Assessment

Individual presentations, design and written assignments equivalent to not more than 3000 words (60%), plus a two-hour examination (40%).



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