APL8019 : Experimental Landscape Architecture II (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Usue Ruiz Arana
- Co-Module Leader: Ms Stef Leach
- Owning School: Architecture, Planning & Landscape
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 3 Credit Value: | 40 |
| ECTS Credits: | 20.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
Experimental Landscape Architecture I and II are the research by design modules that culminate the creative and theoretical enquiry undertaken by students throughout the Master of Landscape Architecture.
This module develops the research by design project that students have initiated as part of Experimental Landscape Architecture I to:
- develop advanced research by design knowledge and skills to generate complex place-based design proposals that demonstrate rigorous understanding of landscape architecture issues, originality in the application of subject knowledge and, where appropriate, to test new hypothesis and speculations.
- to develop an ability to evaluate and apply a comprehensive range of visual, oral and written media to test, analyse, critically appraise and explain design research.
- to showcase students' design positionality and problem-solving skills: what are the principles that they stand for and that will guide their future professional lives, and how to use their acquired knowledge and skills to implement those principles.
Outline Of Syllabus
Experimental Landscape Architecture II is the second of two modules that constitute the Design Thesis, a comprehensive research-led landscape architectural proposition. Both modules in conjunction provide an opportunity to develop research by design skills to an advanced level through the design of a complex landscape architecture project.
This module focuses on the detail design testing and resolution of the research by design project that students have initiated in Experimental Landscape Architecture I. There is no formal syllabus as such as this is a self-directed independent research. Group tutorials, individual supervision and formal reviews will be conducted to support and monitor progress.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Briefing lecture |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 7 | 8:00 | 56:00 | Weekly design tutorials in small groups of maximum 8 students |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 8:00 | 16:00 | Formative review and final review (public exhibition) in small groups |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 326:00 | 326:00 | Self-guided project and report development |
| Total | 400:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The design thesis statement (portfolio format) that students produce at the end of Experimental Landscape Architecture I is used as the starting point to develop and detail a complex place-based design that responds to the issues and findings identified. Students are then supported through Experimental Landscape Architecture II by regular tutorials and critical reviews.
The design studio pedagogy is centred on a dialogic and responsive approach to students' own creative work and research. Landscape Architecture pedagogy is reliant on a high proportion of independent learning to support the design thesis. The MOF hours are consistent with this approach.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design/Creative proj | 3 | A | 100 | Design thesis portfolio |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment for this module extends the design thesis statement that students have initiated in Experimental Landscape Architecture I to produce:
- a portfolio of detailed drawings that demonstrate students place-based problem solving knowledge and skills. Detail drawings typically include: action plan, planting strategy, nature-based proposals, technical sections and construction drawings, models and visualisations.
- a design positionality statement (2,000 words): students' critical reflection on how they have applied and develop their ethical stand through this major project. They are also required to situate the project within contemporary landscape architecture theory and practice to situate their overall innovative methodological or theoretical contribution.
In conjunction, the design thesis statement that spans Experimental landscape Architecture I and II comprises of:
- portfolio of creative practice work and detailed drawings, including fieldwork experimentation, design strategies, design actions and detailed design drawings.
- thesis statement (5,000 words) and design positionality statement (2,000 words): 7,000 words (minimum)
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- APL8019's Timetable