Landscape Analysis, Planning and Design

Architecture

Examine the techniques of landscape analysis and design, together with the statutory and policy contexts of site design.

NZ$2,387

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This course starts anytime

(30 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Lincoln University Campus, Christchurch


Core skills this course teaches


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Differentiate between biophysical, economic, social and cultural characteristics

Ability to analyze and distinguish various landscape characteristics affecting site design.

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Identify landscape characteristics that inform a site-appropriate landscape design response

Capability to recognize key landscape features to guide appropriate design solutions.

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Illustrate your analytical and site design ideas

Skill in visually communicating landscape analyses and design proposals.

What You're Signing Up For

This course examines techniques of landscape analysis and design, considering biophysical, economic, social, and cultural characteristics and their influence on site-appropriate design responses. It explores statutory and policy frameworks and embedding Māori and indigenous concepts into design proposals. Students will develop skills to analyze landscapes and create design responses that reflect community values.

Course Content

  • Techniques of landscape analysis
  • Techniques of landscape design
  • Statutory and policy contexts of site design
  • Differentiation between biophysical, economic, social and cultural landscape characteristics
  • Identification of landscape characteristics for site-appropriate design
  • Illustration of analytical and site design ideas
  • Exploration and identification of design responses reflecting community values
  • Application of Māori and indigenous concepts in design proposals

What you need to know first

Restriction: Landscape Analysis and Design, LASC-214

Academic Program is B.Landscape Architecture, 4401

Academic Program is B.Landscape Architecture, 4404

Academic Program is B.Landscape Architecture(Grad), 5400

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Landscape Architecture

  • Environmental Planning

  • Urban Design

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Landscape Architect

  • Urban and Regional Planner

  • Environmental Consultant