Garden History and Contemporary Design

Subject 207-312 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Thirty-six hours lectures
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Subject Overview:

This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of the history and design of gardens and residential landscapes. The content includes garden history and landscape styles; design principles, design process and practice, including site analysis, brief and scope, concept development, design documentation and user and client considerations; and planting design and applications. Case-studies are used throughout to demonstrate issues of garden design, including visits to historical and contemporary gardens. Guest speakers, including contemporary designers, will also participate in the subject.

Assessment: A written assignment based on garden history of 3000 words 50% (due mid-semester) and a garden design study, equivalent to 3000 words 50% (due end of semester).
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

Information Not Available

Breadth Options: This subject is a level 2 or level 3 subject and is not available to new generation degree students as a breadth option in 2008.
This subject or an equivalent will be available as breadth in the future.
Breadth subjects are currently being developed and these existing subject details can be used as guide to the type of options that might be available.
2009 subjects to be offered as breadth will be finalised before re-enrolment for 2009 starts in early October.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Information Not Available

Links to further information: http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/getting_started/index.html
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Horticulture
Bachelor of Horticulture
Bachelor of Horticulture (Honours)

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