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LE:NOTRE Online Colloquium
Teaching Landscape Theory
LE:NOTRE Online Colloquium
Teaching Landscape Theory
4th of June 2008 Jacky Bowring + Simon Swaffield Lincoln University, New Zealand
LE:NOTRE Online Colloquium
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Le Notre Mundus:-Virtual colloquium- teaching design
theory
Jacky BowringSimon Swaffield
Lincoln University New Zealand
Lincoln University
Landscape Architecture at Lincoln: An integrated professional and research programme
MLA (Professional)
BLA (Graduate
Entry)
MLA
Phd
BLA
Shared professional outcomes
MApplSciLandscape Planning
Professionally accredited by
NZILA
BLA 1Multidisciplinary grounding in Landscape and Design
BLA 2 & MLA bridging programmeCore professional skills and knowledge in Site Design
BLA 3 & MLA bridging programmeTheory and applications in Sustainable Design, Planning
and Management
BLA 4 & MLA [professional]Advanced individual projects, advanced theory
and professional applications
MLA [thesis and/or coursework] / MApplSci
Professional formation
Post professional
100
200
300
400/600
600
The professional curriculum
The focus of our presentation
The design theory threads
Advanced Theory & Critique
Design Theory
Sustainable Design
400/600
300
Design History
Planting Design
Cultural Landscape100
200
Lecture based theory teaching
Studio based theory teachinglevel
Site Design
Landscape Analysis
Design Introduction
Design Communication
Landscape Ecology
Advanced/Major Design
Innovative Design
Natural & Social Sciences
First yearConcepts Methods
Cultural Landscape
Cultural landscape as a series of layersSense of place, regions and globalisationCultural values and cultural difference, particularly in relation to Maori cultureShaping cultural landscape thro design planning and management
lecturesField tripsLibrary research projectAnalysis projects – media landscapes, landscape archaeology, ordinary landscapes
Design Communication
[Studio]
RepresentationVisual line, tone, colour, texturePerspectiveDesign styleLandscape 3d space form context
Experiential leaning in studio to create a portfolio of graphic examplesProject research and a powerpoint presentation Analogue [3D physical] Model & Photoshop project
Design Introduction
[Studio]
Design processUnderstanding and representing urban sites. Cognitive mapping. Serial visionMateriality and expressionTopographyConcept development
Experiential learningSite investigationsModel buildingPersonal journal
Second yearConcepts Methods
Design History relationship between the designed form and ideas, design exemplars from a range of cultures themes, for example: The garden, Agriculture and the garden, Nature and landscape, ancient landscapes
visual material readings discussions design exercises.
Planting Design approaches to planting design dynamic character of plant communities used as models for design.
Lectures – covering history of planting design, botanical gardens, plant communities, ecological principles, design strategies Design exercises Plant walks
Site Design
[studio]
design process across a range of scalesSense of placeuser-oriented perspectives
Studio-based projects Model-making Practice competencies included such as planting, detailing, construction.
Landscape Analysis
[studio]
landscape analysis Sense of place techniques for observing, recording and interpreting landscape information developing an open and reflective design process.
lectures studio projects emphasising the synthesis of analytical information, including relevant resource management legislation and policy, into design responses.Field trip
Third yearConcepts Methods
Design Theory The modern theoretical terrain, including:-Alternative models of design processPerception, form, meaning, & design language. Place and Region. Ecological design & aestheticsUrban design and landscape urbanism
Thematic lecturesCritical readingReflective workbookTutorialsEssays and peer review
Landscape Ecology
EcosystemsLandscape pattern and process- matrix, corridor, flows, modification, fragmentation, Biodiversity, biotopes SustainabilityUrban ecology
LecturesField investigationsWritten projectsMulti media projects
Innovative Design [Studio]
[a modular course- urban design, competition design, Maori design, etc]CreativityDesign processDesign context
Studio projectsSubmission of a design folio
Sustainable Design [Studio]
Sustainable landscapeGreen infrastructureIntegrated site developmentSustainability indices and carbon footprints
LecturesIntegrated design projectPersonal journal
Final BLA year & MLAConcepts Methods
Advanced Design Theory
Place (globalisation, critical regionalism)Time (temporality, Lassus, Girot, Marot)
Body (phenomenology, Pallasmaa et al)Building (synthesis, tension, landscape urbanism, architecture as landscape)
Representation (connections between representation and realisation, Corner et al)Film (film theory as basis for landscape, Potteiger and Purinton, Bruno et al)
Design as research – projects which explore the theories through their application to a general area of focus e.g. memory, exhibition, garden. Plus 1000 word exegesis for each
Lectures Films
Advanced Design Critique
Situating landscape architecture critique within the broader field of criticism.Role of critique within practiceFrameworks for critique
Critique of critiques of well-known international work (based on Juan Pablo Bonta)Sustained critique of a selected built work of landscape architecture. Polemical poster
Advanced Design and Major Design Studios: Theoretical integration thro design
Design Communication
Advanced Theory and Critique
Design History
Landscape Ecology
Design Introduction
Cultural Landscape
Planting Design
Sustainable Design
Design Theory
Site Design
Landscape Analysis
Innovative Design
Natural sciences
Social Sciences
Advanced/Major Design
Design Theory = core lecture courses Site Design = theory in studio
Lincoln courses overlaid upon Le Notre mind map
Summary Links to Postgraduate Programmes
• PhD and MLA by research both extend the theoretical directions established in undergraduate programme. PhD is by dissertation only, rather than including coursework component.
Directions
• Development of undergraduate programme to include a number of ‘minors’ to establish some clear theoretical and practice-based focuses for knowledge and skills within landscape architecture.
Challenges
• Incorporation of theory into studio subjects, particularly for Major Design, the capstone project
LE:NOTRE Online Colloquium
Teaching Landscape TheorySummary of discussion (1 of 5)
In New Zealand, how is the distinction between design and planning?
There is a general awareness of the interface between design and planning, because graduates take a wide range of professional roles, from garden design to development planning.
The broad scale is introduced, but the full scope of landscape policy can not be taught in the bachelor programme. A focus is possible on the Master's level.
However, many design tasks would be conceived as planning in Europe.
LE:NOTRE Online Colloquium
Teaching Landscape TheorySummary of discussion (2 of 5)
Is theory a landscape subject on its own right or a thread running through all subjects?
Difficulty to emphasize theory on the bachelor level when subjects are competing with professional formation. Simon prefers presenting a broad range of theories.
The subject is about the concepts that underpin practice and necessary for critical reflection. Students would always deal with theory in the context of practice, not "isolated".
LE:NOTRE Online Colloquium
Teaching Landscape TheorySummary of discussion (3 of 5)
What about the theory of landscape architecture as opposed to theory in landscape architecture?
This is not distinguished very clearly in the programme. Lincoln moves more towards the theory of landscape architecture at the advanced levels of the programme.
Studio projects develop form "simple sites" to "complex sites" accordingly.
LE:NOTRE Online Colloquium
Teaching Landscape TheorySummary of discussion (4 of 5)
Is there an influence on theory conception from the Asia-Pacific region?
There are strong links to Singapore and Asian students attend the programme. Bridging out into different cultures is still a big challenge.
The Polynesian-Pacific dimension is also important due to the Maori culture in N.Z.(new minor in the degree on maori design).
But how to incorporate written material? It is not available in English yet, this is a big challenge in the context of globalisation.
LE:NOTRE Online Colloquium
Teaching Landscape TheorySummary of discussion (5 of 5)
Does the agricultural background of Lincoln University influence the programme?
The fact that Lincoln is not an architecture school has influenced the programme. The philosophy is not object-based, landscape is conceived as a broad field. Also, a strong landscape ecology underpins the programme.
However, Lincoln has changed a lot in the last 40 years and agriculture is not very present any more today..
LE:NOTRE Online Colloquium
Teaching Landscape Theory
This colloquium was held in the LE:NOTRE Virtual Team Room
Moderation and documentation: Ellen Fetzer