Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Landscape Architecture Theoretical Frameworks 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ARCH1344

City Campus

Undergraduate

315H Architecture & Design

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013

ARCH1344

City Campus

Undergraduate

320H Architecture & Urban Design

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Heike Rahmann

Course Coordinator Phone: Contact via email

Course Coordinator Email: heike.rahmann@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 100.08

Course Coordinator Availability: Contact via email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

Theoretical Frameworks 1 is an introductory course into the discourse of landscape architecture. We will explore how design ideas and theoretical developments have influenced - and continue to impact - historical and contemporary precedents that have shaped landscape architectural practice and debate over time.

The course will identify the diverse contexts in which these precedents emerged and consider how shifting cultural attitudes towards nature and society influence the meaning and design of landscapes.

In this course, you will learn how to read and critique landscape architectural projects through a range of research techniques, including reading, writing and drawing.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

The capabilities that are developed through the program in which you are enrolled are described in the Program Guide.

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

  • Critically apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge incorporating ecological, cultural, economic and ethical issues of landscape architecture in the medium of design using a range of design methods and practices.
  • Engage in design practice that is characterised by creative and critical thinking skills, analysis, and synthesis.
  • Communicate using a range of forms and media to clearly and coherently present ideas that are informed by the underlying principles and concepts of the technical and theoretical frameworks of landscape architecture.
  • Assume responsibility for own ongoing learning and use initiative and informed judgment to position ideas of practice in landscape architecture and across disciplines.
  • Reference technical and theoretical frameworks of landscape architecture to describe, critique, modify and adapt relevant and innovative forms of design for professional work in the discipline.


Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 

CLO1: Recognise the theoretical ideas behind prominent landscape architectural precedents and understand the historical lineage of the discipline as a cultural construction. 
CLO2: Engage in analytical and critical thinking in relation to landscape architectural design. 
CLO3: Critique landscape architectural projects through a diverse range of theoretical and design concepts.
CLO4: Effectively apply written and visual communication techniques appropriate to academic and professional audiences.


Overview of Learning Activities

Learning activities will include:

  • Lecture series
  • Tutorial workshops
  • On-line tasks
  • Critical readings
  • Library induction
  • Presentation and feedback


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

The University Library has extensive resources for Landscape Architecture students including a collection of reference books and journals.

The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies;  http://rmit.libguides.com/landscape-arch

There are services and resources available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT student website.

 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. 

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Visual Research Essay, 30% CLO 1, 2, 3,  4
Assessment Task 2: Critical Folio, 40%, CLO 1, 2, 4
Assessment Task 3:  Journal Article, 30% linked CLO 1, 2, 3, 4

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.