Landscape Studio 3 Speculations

This subject is not offered in 2014.

240 hours

Completion of the below subject or enrolment into the 200-point Master of Landscape Architecture.

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A studio-based subject that offers speculative investigations for landscape architectural design. Building upon landscape derived theoretical influences and precedent informed by design practice, Studio options will vary from year to year. Framed by contemporary agendas for landscape design, studio investigations will include speculation and experiment with spatial design, materiality and detailing; digital media; heritage and conservation in national and or international contexts.

This subject aims to develop knowledge of, and skills in, selecting and creatively applying established methods of design research and design generation to complex ecological and cultural landscapes in national or international contexts.

Progressive project work equivalent to 10,000 words:

• a 1500 word assignment due in week 4 (20%);
• a 1000 word assignment due in week 6 (10%);
• a 7500 word assignment due at the end of semester (70%).

None specified

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Ability to analyse ecological, political and cultural contexts towards formulating innovative programs for speculative design
Creative response and effective communication models for complex problems.
Critical analysis of design precedents
Application of graphic techniques encompassing mapping, diagrams, virtual and physical models to analyse, design and communicate;