Module Details

Module Code: AGRI6017
Title: Landscape Design Construction
Long Title: Landscape Design Construction
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2015/16 ( January 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 6210 - Agriculture
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This is an introduction to concepts used in landscape design & construction. An awareness of legendary landscape designers and best practice in modern landscape development will be presented in light of modern environmental and biodiversity sustainability.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the principles of landscape design
LO2 Discuss the association of plant materials and their general landscape uses
LO3 Outline the design, construction and maintenance of hard and soft landscapes
LO4 Describe the elements of construction of landscaped areas
LO5 Discuss biodiversity and environment in relation to landscape creation and maintenance.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Principles of Design
Focal points, impressions, scale of design, unity of purpose and mood, compositional design principles and geometry. Sustainable design. Water management. Ecology and environment.
Plant Materials
Plant textures, shapes, colour, landscape plants and ground cover. Ecology.
Hard and Soft Landscapes
Development of hard surface areas, materials and methods used, linking hard and soft areas, ecology, energy and sustainability.
Landscape Construction
Client liaison and drawings, site preparation, drainage, contours, surface preparations, materials evaluation, installation planning, time and motion measurement, quality assurance and quality control in landscape creation. Sustainable landscape design, construction and maintenance.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Garden and designer presentations
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Portfolio
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical skills development and garden visits Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study course material and practice skills Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical skills development and garden visits Every Month 1.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study course material and practice skills Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 10.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • J. Beardsley. (2013), Ecological principles and processes as drivers for landscape design, USA, p.293, [ISBN: 9780884023].
  • Robert Holden and Jamie Liversedge. (2014), Landscape Architecture An Introduction, Laurence King Publishing, p.208, [ISBN: 1780672705].
  • Travis Beck. (2013), Principles of Ecological Landscape Design, 2nd. Island Press, p.296, [ISBN: 1597267023].
  • Chris Young. (2013), RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design, DK, p.360, [ISBN: 1409325741].
  • Christopher Brickell.. (2012), The Royal Horticultural Society encyclopedia of gardening, 4th. New York; Dorling Kindersley, p.752, [ISBN: 1409383946].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Design Workshop. (2015), Construction Documentation Standards and Best Practices for Landscape Architectural Design, Wiley, p.432, [ISBN: 0470402172].
  • Susan Cohen. (2015), The Inspired Landscape:, Timber Press, p.268, [ISBN: 1604694394].
  • Royal Horticultural Society, Christopher Brickell (Editor). (2006), Essential Garden Planning & Construction, MITCH, p.232, [ISBN: 1845330595].
  • James Blake. An introduction to landscape design and construction, Aldershot, Hampshire, England ; Gower, c1999., [ISBN: 0566077698].
  • Philip Jodidio. (2012), Architecture Now! Landscape, Taschen, p.416, [ISBN: 3836536765].
  • J. Wiliam Thompson and Kim Sorvig. (2008), Sustainable Landscape Contruction, 2nd. Island Press, USA, p.416, [ISBN: 1597261432].
  • Graham Rice. (2011), The Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Perennials. Graham Rice, Editor-In-Chief, DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), p.496, [ISBN: 1405334312].
  • Christopher Brickell. (2010), RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers, Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, p.744, [ISBN: 1405354232].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHORT_7 Bachelor of Science in Horticulture 2 Mandatory