Studying online

There are now 2 possible online modes for units:

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Unit Overview

Description

This studio enables students to move from the theoretical/conceptual to the realised/built through critically considering landscape architectural construction and detailing. The use of drawing as a means of design resolution and communication and site detailing underpins studio project investigations. Through considering site-specific understandings, building methods and technologies, a mixed range of methods across the semester – typically including mapping, masterplanning and model-making – a special emphasis on construction detailing as it applies to the profession of landscape architecture culminates in a series of professional drawings, sections, details, material and plant studies, diagrams, models and illustrations that investigate the shift between masterplanning to detail scale. Students thereby refine the conceptual, lateral and poetic skills integral to the scope of studios in the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (ALVA) while synthesising and developing the skills and knowledge necessary to resolve a scheme to a state of 'buildability'.

Credit
12 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate critical analysis landscape architecture and other relevant precedents ; (2) demonstrate critical analysis of a site's social, cultural and ecological contexts through site analysis at multiple scales; (3) demonstrate a considered understanding of contemporary theoretical and environmental issues facing the profession of landscape architecture; (4) utilise speculation, iteration and reflection to develop of site-specific design solutions at a high level of resolution; (5) demonstrate a considered understanding of how landscapes are constructed through effective design resolution and communication via technical drawings; (6) demonstrate an awareness of and familiarity with the concepts, methods, mechanisms and settings of landscape constructions and an understanding of Australian Design Standards and appreciation of the material and planning and design repercussions; (7) communicate professionally through presentation images and/or models that represent a high quality and professional standard to aid in the understanding of the proposed landscape architectural design concept; and (8) demonstrate interpersonal skills through participation in class discussions and verbal/jury presentations.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) interim folio submission and (2) final folio submission. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Simon Kilbane
Unit rules
Incompatibility
LACH4422 Design Studio—Making
Incidental fees
Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available "
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):
(1) Field trips within the metropolitan area, travel and food only (estimated cost - $10-$50)
(2) Field trips outside the metropolitan area (estimated cost - $50-$250).
Contact hours
up to 9 hours per week
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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.