705-216 History of Landscape Architecture

A critical examination of the historical development of landscape architecture, including the events, social influences and personalities involved and the philosophies and theories that were developed. Included in this subject is a review of the historical theories and legacies of landscape design that are relevant to the practice of landscape architecture in Australia today. The formative evolutionary influences of natural and cultural factors as they shaped the contemporary landscape. The development of public and private landscape architecture today.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of international and historical landscape architecture from ancient times to the present day.

• Apply the principles used in historical landscape design projects to solving contemporary problems.

• Understand the formative cultural and physical influences which have affected the landscape design outcomes in the past.

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

• Basic freehand sketching and documentation

• Comprehensive reading and essay-writing skills.

Written assignments and class tests of no more than 3000 words (60%) and a two-hour examination (40%).