Advanced Design Study
Architecture
A course by
Lincoln University
An advanced course enabling students to carry out an individual design study addressing a contemporary issue in design, with a focus on advanced techniques, theoretical analysis, and place-specific strategies.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Apply advanced design communication techniques
Use a range of advanced techniques, media, and software applications to communicate design visions, goals, strategies, concepts, and responses.
Evaluate complex design problems
Critically assess complex design problems, considering theoretical, technical, and ethical dimensions.
Develop place-specific strategies
Create advanced design, implementation, and management strategies for plant and hard materials with regard to cultural and sustainability aspects.
What You're Signing Up For
Advanced Design Study (LASC 617) provides students with the opportunity to undertake an individual design research project addressing a contemporary issue of theoretical significance. Students will engage with advanced techniques, media, and software, develop responses to complex design problems, and prepare technically and creatively resolved design solutions with consideration of sustainability, cultural context, and management of materials.
Course Content
- Advanced techniques and media for design communication
- Use of design software applications
- Critical evaluation of complex design problems
- Theoretical, technical and ethical consideration in design
- Place-specific design, implementation, and management strategies
- Integration of plant and hard materials
- Cultural and sustainability aspects in design
- Preparation of advanced design responses for complex sites at various scales
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Architecture
Landscape Design
Urban Planning
Environmental Design
Future employment opportunities might be
Landscape architect
Design consultant