INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
- Course
- ARCT307 - INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
- Department
- Architecture - English - Master
- Course Type
- Scientific Preparation
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 0
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 0 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Payam MAHASTI SHOTORBANI
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
- -
Course Description
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INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm | Midterm | 20 |
| Final | Final | 25 |
| Assignments | Assignment | 20 |
| Project | Project | 35 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 1- Ability to identify a subject, collect information and data systematically, make analysis (5) and synthesis (5) and make a presentation on the findings.
- 02 2- To develop (5) an understanding of making research and writing a proper academic paper.
- 03 3- Constructing the conceptual and theoretical framework of research and of design (4) problem.
- 04 4- An evaluation (5) of theoretical context of the related disciplines such as history, environment, economy, technology, social sciences, psychology and such.
- 05 5- Demonstrate (4) collaborative working skills.
- 06 6- Evaluate (5) and recognizing national traditions and the local regional heritage in architectural and spatial design, vernacular traditions, arts and crafts.
- 07 7- Synthesize (5) aspiration for open discussion, interpretation, criticise and re evaluation of self and peer's work,
- 08 8- Ability to evaluate (5) design problems from a wider perspective with an holistic approach. SOLO AVERAGE = [ (5+5)/2 + 5 + 4 + 5+ 4 +5 +5+5 ] / 8 = 33/8= 4,12
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction of the course |
| Week 2 | Site Analysis and Synthesis |
| Week 3 | Land Form |
| Week 4 | Site Structure |
| Week 5 | Pant Materials |
| Week 6 | Pant Materials - Sequence |
| Week 7 | Design Components Forms Elements |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 9 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 10 | Buildings |
| Week 11 | Pavement |
| Week 12 | Water |
| Week 13 | Lighting |
| Week 14 | The design Process |
| Week 15 | Critics on Project and Review |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Linda N. Groat , David Wang, 2013 - Architectural Research Methods
- 02 James Tait, 2018, The Architecture Concept Book
- 03 Paul-Alan Johnson · 1994, The Theory of Architecture; Concepts Themes & Practices
- 04 M. Fil Hearn, 2003, Ideas That Shaped Buildings
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- P01 Solving the architectural problems by making use of the research methods (skill).
- P02 The ability to carry out a specialistic study related to architecture independently. (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
- P03 Developing new strategic approaches to solve the unforeseen and complex problems arising in the practical processes of architecture and coming up with solutions while taking responsibility (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
- P04 Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the problems of architecture (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
- P05 Assessing the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view and directing one’s own learning process (Learning Competence).
- P06 Systematically transferring the current developments of architecture and one’s own work to other groups in and out of the area; in written, oral and visual forms (Communication and Social Competency).
- P07 Ability to see and develop social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to take action to change these when necessary (Communication and Social Competency).
- P08 Proficiency in inglish- and establishing written and oral communication with english (Communication and Social Competency).
- P09 Using the computer software together with the information and communication technologies efficiently and according to the needs of architecture (Communication and Social Competency).
- P10 Paying regard to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collecting, interpreting, practicing and announcing processes of the architectural data and the ability to teach these values to others (Area Specific Competency).
- P11 Developing strategy, policy and application plans concerning the architectural issues area and the ability to evaluate the end results of these plans within the frame of quality processes (Area Specific Competency).
- P12 Using the knowledge and the skills for problem solving and/or application (which are processed within the architecture) in inter-disciplinary studies (Area Specific Competency).
- P13 In the programs with thesis, the ability to present one’s own work within the international environments orally, visually and in written forms (Area Specific Competency).
Po-Lo Matrix
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