History of Landscape Architecture

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

36 hours within class; 146 hours total

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 course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.

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This subject was formerly called History of Designed Landscape (PG).

A critical examination of landscape architecture as a discipline that has shaped public and private landscapes through time. Philosophies and theories relating to design and associated professions are discussed in relation to the evolution of landscape architecture on the international scene. The history of landscape architecture in Australia is contextualised and the Australian contemporary landscape is considered as a product of its colonial and twentieth century cultural contexts.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the discipline of landscape architecture and the critical historical moments that defined it as a profession;
• understand the formative cultural and physical influences which have affected the landscape design outcomes in the past;
• understand how to apply historical development of landscape architecture on the international scene within the context of the Australian condition.

• One 2000-word report due in week 12(60%).
• One 2-hour end of semester examination (40%).

None specified

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of the subject students should have developed the knowledge of comprehensive and critical reading, and essay writing and historical surveys.