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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Edinburgh College of Art : Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate Course: Placement 2 at Leibniz University (Hannover) (ARCH11245)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typePlacement AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits50 ECTS Credits25
SummaryTaking current developments in culture and the socio-economic planning framework into consideration, the focus of this course lies in the scientific and artistic development of solutions in design. The shaping of the landscape through infrastructure, i.e. waterways and traffic systems, are core design and research areas.
Course description This placement comprises the following three courses:

History of Landscape Architecture (10 SCQF Credits)
Master Studio III (30 SCQF Credits)
Contemporary Issues in Landscape Architecture (10 SCQF Credits)

Teaching is centred around intensively supervised design studios and carried out in small groups. This helps students to reflect on their creative activity as well as developments in contemporary society. Taking current developments in culture and the socio-economic planning framework into consideration, the focus lies on the scientific and artistic development of solutions in design. The shaping of the landscape through infrastructure, i.e. waterways and traffic systems, are core design and research areas.

Experts and practitioners have teaching assignments in Hannover, so that theoretical and scientific course content always responds to practical requirements.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 1
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 500 ( Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 490, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 10, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 0 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 100% Coursework.
Feedback This course is delivered by Leibniz University (Hannover) not UoE. Students of The University of Edinburgh will therefore receive the same feedback as their peers within the visited institution.
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Develop in-depth knowledge of current theoretical and practical approaches in designing urban landscapes and waterscapes.
  2. Demonstrate stengthened knowledge of basing design on scientific principles.
  3. Acquire knowledge on the theoretical and practical principals regarding the preservation of ancient gardens.
Reading List
To be provided by Leibniz University.
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Practical design, presentation, and language skills.
Special Arrangements This is an umbrella course to cover the 50 SCQF Credits undertaken by European Masters in Landscape Architecture (EMiLA) students, who choose LUH for their second placement. Please note that students will be taught in German.
Study Abroad Course takes place in Leibniz University, Hannover.
KeywordsEuropean Masters,Landscape Architecture,Placement
Contacts
Course organiserMs Lisa Mackenzie
Tel: (0131 6)51 5797
Email:
Course secretaryMiss Stacey Crawshaw
Tel: (0131 6)51 5735
Email:
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