HRT209 Landscape and Planting Design (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Agricultural and Horticultural Studies (AGHOR)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The framework of the design process, established in HRT107 (Introductory Landscape Design), is further expanded by detailed consideration of the design of plant assemblages for amenity purposes. Design work from landscape concept, through Master Plan design, to implementation drawings is an important component of the subject.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HRT209
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and procedures involved in planting design, and apply them in a diverse range of landscape situations.
- be able to demonstrate design judgement and sensitivity in the use and selection of plants in the landscape.
- be able to exhibit an appreciation for the feeling of place and its importance in landscape design.
- be able to demonstrate how to utilise various drawing formats to develop and illustrate planting design proposals.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Landscape design issues - Planting design - the use of visual design components in the articulation of space - Genius loci - Spirit of place - Structure, scale and three dimensional interrelationships in plant assemblages - Considerations on natives and aliens - Styles in landscape design
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school.
The residential school provides a hands on approach to the theory taught in the subject.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.