Advanced Planting Design

Subject ABPL90173 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

July, Parkville - 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

This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. Students may provisionally enrol via the Student Portal, but places are not guaranteed until selection is completed. You will be notified in writing by the Student Centre if you are selected.

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites: Entry to the Master of Landscape Architecture or the subject listed below, or equivalent.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: 705-318 Advanced Planning
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
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Coordinator

Mr Jock Gilbert

Contact

Environments and Design Student Centre
Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer (building 113)

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Website: http://www.msd.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This is a studio-based subject that develops advanced skills in the theory and practice of planting design. Through a series of design exercises, a range of topics are progressively explored including:

  • three- dimensional design principles and formal aesthetic considerations of planting design;
  • the psychological and behavioural aspects of human relationship to nature via vegetation in the landscape;
  • ecological characteristics and spatial patterns of vegetations and the use of plants for various utilitarian functions.

Principles of planting design are explored through a series of design exercises, within the context of various environment types, from urban to natural sites, culminating in preparation of an imaginative final planting design proposal for a complex site.

This subject addresses advanced theory and practice in planting design where students are expected to apply what they learn in lectures to design-based assignments.
Objectives:
  • To develop an understanding of the aesthetic, functional and ecological contribution of native and non-native plants and plant communities to the contemporary landscape.
  • To develop the ability to select plant material palettes and prepare planting plans for a range of project and site types.
  • To expose students to the theoretical considerations associated with the use of plants in the landscape.
Assessment: Two exploratory and reflective design exercises collectively worth 60% (equivalent to 3000 words) - one graphically presented and one written, due as outlined below. One final exercise, graphically presented worth 40% (equivalent to 2000 words), due as outlined below.
  1. Assessment 1: Wunderkammer presentation - due Jul 12
  2. Assessment 2: reflective piece - due Jul 14
  3. Assessment 3: presentation of proposal - due Sep 26
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

The planting design handbook. By Nick Robinson

Professional planting design: an architectural and horticultural approach for creating mixed bed planting. By Scott C. Scarfone

Planting design: gardens in time and space. By Piet Oudolf and Noel Kingsbury

Planting design. By Theodore D. Walker

Elements of planting desig. By Richard L. Austin
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • written, verbal and visual presentation of ideas
  • correct use of technical terminology
  • information gathering and critical synthesis
  • application of generic theories to specific examples
  • appropriate use of design terminology
Related Course(s): Master of Landscape Architecture
Master of Landscape Architecture

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