LAR-32306 Design Theory

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

BSc Landscape Architecture

Contents:

This series of lectures focuses on design theories relates mainly to landscape architecture, but also to architecture and urban and metropolitan design. By taking an interdisciplinary and cross- cultural approach, it will enable the students to work efficiently with allied disciplines within different cultural contexts

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to:
- articulate the meaning and roles of design theories in landscape architecture practice and research;
- explain fundamental types of theory in terms of substantive and procedural theories;
- be aware of various theoretical contributions from other disciplines explaining the people and landscape interaction, and their implication to design processes;
- explain the changes from the Modern to Postmodern cultural conditions and environmental context as they relate to contemporary landscape architecture practice;
- be able to make a discriminate choice of a theoretical positions to guide their design process.

Activities:

Lecture series; literature study.

Examination:

Class presentation and paper.

Literature:

To be determined on annual basis.