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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Edinburgh College of Art : Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate Course: landscape Contextual studies (ARCH11191)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaArchitecture and Landscape Architecture Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionLectures and seminar discussions on contemporary theory and practice in landscape architecture.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  25
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. research a wide range of materials and sources appropriate to the topic
2. critically reflect on the environmental, cultural, theoretical and practice context for a self-selected aspect of landscape architecture

3. Select and analyse case studies of contemporary landscape architecture practice appropriate to the chosen theme/topic.

4. clearly communicate the findings in written form with appropriate referencing & illustration
5. present findings to peers and tutor/s and lead discussion on the topic
Assessment Information
seminar (20%)
Essay (80%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Research skills, critical analysis, written and verbal communication and presentational skills
Reading list Corner, J. ed. (1999) Recovering Landscape: essays in contemporary landscape architecture Princeton Architectural {press

Holden, R., (1996) International Landscape Design: London

Schröder, T., (2001) Changes in Scenery: contemporary Landscape Architecture in Europe, Birkhauser

Sutherland Lyall (1991) (Designing the new landscape; London

Professional journals: Topos, Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture, Anthos, Garten & Landschaft and Landscape Australia.

Manning, O (Landscapes Revisited: a note on the methodology of criticism in Landscape Research: Summer 1995 Vol. 20 No. 2)

Russell, T., (1993) Essays, Reports and Dissertations : Guidance notes on the preparation and presentation of written work. Edinburgh University Library: Library Guide 42 2nd edition 1993 you can find this on line at:
http://www.cebe.ltsn.ac.uk/casestudies/case pdf/plagiarism TR notes.pdf

As appropriate to topic undertaken
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern The course is 20 credits. The student will be expected to work 200 hours. It consists of lectures on contemporary landscape architecture practice and theory, and seminars that support and develop the students' chosen topic. The written essay submission and presentation will complete the course at the end of the semester.
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMr Kenneth Fraser
Tel: (0131 6)51 5799
Email: kenny.fraser@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Margaret Dingsdale
Tel: 0131 651 5803
Email: m.dingsdale@ed.ac.uk
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