NIGK15015U Landscape Studio
MSc Programme in Landscape Architecture
This course is an advanced design course.
It focuses on the ability to formulate solutions, strategies,
planning- and methods of analysis into structures of transformation
and changes in use and the ability to solve problems in time,
place, material and programme. This is because landscapes that are
studied and planned for embody interpretation of the past,
understanding of the present and expectations for the future.
Society is constantly undergoing transformations that impact the
landscape profession. Such issues are addressed in the theme course
and this is why themes are different from year to year depending on
professional and social significance.
The field of the issues are space and works in their context
meaning urban landscapes that creates the framework for movement
and pause, experience, remembrance and recognition. Besides the
well known genres such as historical and modern parks and gardens,
squares and streets, cemeteries and recreational landscapes,
residential areas, institutions and businesses the course focuses
on damaged and derelict landscapes like costal-, harbour- and
industrial areas that are in transformation towards new use, new
aesthetics and new meaning.
Taking a position on the situation of any landscape is part of all
projects as is taking a position on the relation between building
and landscape. Architectonic craftsmanship is trained through
programming and through proposals for transformation of urban
landscapes. Priority is given to terrain modelling, knowledge of
construction and materials, water circulation and plant growth. The
ability to think specially, social and artistically, to understand
the significance of a work of art is trained throughout the course
as well as the ability to evaluate the quality of own- and others
works.
The main aims of the course is to provide academic,
professional, artistic, and scientific competence in problem
solving related to landscape architecture through project work of
different scale. The aim of the project work itself is to gain
insight into (1) analysing and structuring of complicated landscape
related problems into (2) spatial programming, describing, and
reflecting on the biological regulating aspects and social
communicating aspects that embody works of landscape architecture
and thereby (3) communicate issues of landscape architecture that
deal with the relationship between nature and man.
After completing the course, the students should be able to: Knowledge: • Describe and formulate solutions, strategies, relevant planning- and methods of analysis into spatial programmes for change in landscape related use. • Describe models, applied theories and concepts related to transformation through drawings, illustrations, diagrams, text, and models. Skills: • Apply scientific, technological, and ethical skills relating to problem solving. Competences: • Communicate and present a critical and reflective view on problems and solutions of own- and others work of landscape architecture. |
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The teaching methods applied include scientific and artistic methods as well as techniques for sketching and presentation. Special emphasis is put on sketching by modelling, analysing by modelling, conversation and texts. The theory of education is that the learning is best done in independent group work and through dialog with tutors and fellow students around the drawing board, through presentations where fellow students and tutors comment and give constructive criticism. In addition there are lectures and introductions by guests and supervisors. Throughout the theme course meetings for planning and evaluation are scheduled ideally once a week.
- Category
- Hours
- Excursions
- 80
- Lectures
- 40
- Preparation
- 192
- Project work
- 100
- Total
- 412
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- Credit
- 15 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentOral examination, 20 minutesThe examination concists of an oral examination and will address issues relating to the theme project. The project accounts for 80 % of final the grade and the oral exam for 20 %.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment
Please refer to learning outcome.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NIGK15015U
- Credit
- 15 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 4
- Schedule
- A And C
- Course capacity
- 45
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Geosciences and Management
Contracting department
- Department of Geoscience and Natural Resource Management
Course responsibles
- Peter Lundsgaard Hansen (3-726e6a426b6970306d7730666d)
Lecturers
Course Coordinator
Peter Lundsgaard Hansen, plh@life.ku.dk, Unit of Landscape, Phone:
353-31789
Ellen Marie Braae, embra@life.ku.dk, Unit of Landscape, Phone:
353-31792