Course syllabus

Landskapsarkitektur och trädgård
Landscape Architecture and Gardens

ASBN26, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2022/23
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, LTH
Decided by: PLED A
Date of Decision: 2022-03-30

General Information

Main field: Architecture with specialization in Sustainable Urban Design.
Elective Compulsory for: MSUD1
Elective for: A4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The aim of the course is to develop the student’s knowledge about the importance of the landscape, the urban green structure and the garden for living environments, and their understanding for the connection between theory and practice, and to relate this in the form of an individually written essay assignment.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to display in-depth knowledge about the design related components of the landscape as well as intimate knowledge of qualified instances of landscape related design.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to demonstrate the ability to argue orally and qualitatively about the artistic and humanistic aspects of landscape design;
• be able to demonstrate the ability in writing to describe, analyse, and carry out an in-depth discussion around a chosen theme concerned with design related to the landscape, green structures and the built environment based on lectures and appropriate literature.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to demonstrate a respectful and reverent approach to the role of designer both in and of the cultural and natural landscape;
• be able to demonstrate the ability to evaluate and assess the humanistic, ecological and cultural consequences of new building developments in sensitive natural landscapes.

Contents

The focus of this course is on artistically qualified landscape design. The course deals with various aspects of the landscape and gardens, such as the history of garden design, the transformation of the cultural landscape, the urban landscape and the importance of the natural environment for peoples’ well being. The course provides the students with the opportunity of broadening their references related to artistically advanced design projects and coming into contact with leading practitioners in the field of landscape design. Tuition is in the form of lectures, study tours and individual essay assignments.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U,G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: Approved assignments, approved essay and at least 80% active participation at lectures, group presentations, study tours and seminars.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Admission

Admission requirements:

• All of the mandatory courses in years 1-3, 165 credits, and one of the elective mandatory courses of 15 credits, AAHF20/AAHF25/AAHF26 or AAHF30. Or a Bachelor degree in Architecture / Landscape Architecture / Spatial Planning or Urban Design or equivalent

The number of participants is limited to: 30
Selection: Completed university credits within the program. Within programmes where the course is given as a mandatory or elective mandatory course students are guaranteed admission. There after priority is given to students enrolled in programmes that include the course in the curriculum.
The course overlaps following course/s: ASB111, ASBN25

Reading list

• Jellicoe, G. & S: The Landscape of Man. Thames and Hudson, London 1975, 1987. Mosser, T.: The History of Garden Design, Thames & Hudson London 1991.
• Moore, Mitchell, Turnbull: The Poetics of Garden, MIT Press 1993.
• Spens, M: Gardens of the Mind, Antique Collectors Club, London 1992.
• Stad & Land no. 150: Parks and Gardens in Sweden, Tralala Reklambyrå, Lund 1997.
• Course compendium and optional supplementary literature.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Lars-Henrik Ståhl,
Further information: With its focus on advanced artistic landscape design, the aim of this course is to inspire and develop the student’s creative ability and be of support for the design assignment in course ASBN16 Sustainable Urban Landscape.