Planting Design and Management
Architecture
A course by
Lincoln University
Learn the basics of planting design and management, including plant material review and considerations of their sources, for landscape and environmental design.
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Identify native and exotic plants
Identify a range of native and exotic plants along with their environmental characteristics.
Apply plant knowledge to design
Apply your knowledge of plants to creating a conceptual planting design proposal.
Understand indigenous perspectives
Review and explain the significance of indigenous perspectives on plant material.
What You're Signing Up For
This course introduces students to foundational principles of planting design and management. It covers the selection and identification of native and exotic plants, conceptual design using plant knowledge, and the exploration of indigenous perspectives on plant materials. Students will also examine different approaches to plant communities in landscape design settings.
Course Content
- Basics of planting design
- Management of plant materials
- Identification of native and exotic plants
- Environmental characteristics of plants
- Conceptual planting design proposals
- Significance of indigenous perspectives on plant material
- Perspectives on plant communities in landscape design
What you need to know first
A minimum of 75 credit points from specified courses
A minimum of 60 credit points from specified courses
Any level 100 course
Any level 200 course
Any level 300 course
A minimum of 15 credit points from the following: Introduction to 3D Design (DESN-102), Visual Communication (DESN-103), Introduction to Design (LASC-108), Design Communication (LASC-109), Introduction to Landscape Design (LASC-110)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Landscape Architecture
Environmental Design
Horticulture
Future employment opportunities might be
Landscape designer
Planting designer
Landscape management roles
Horticulture consultant
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