LARC40390 Landscape Studio 4A

Academic Year 2024/2025

This Design Research Studio (DRS) focuses on large-size and large-scale structures, infrastructures, systems and networks in the landscape. The current topic of each semester relates to the essential problem of climate change adaptation, but also to the demands of a modern and affluent society. The studio is organized vertically and runs parallel to Studio 1A (Vertical Studio 4+1). The current theme (studio work) spans the entire year and connects the Spring Studio with the Fall Studio (4A and 4B). The goal of these linked studios is to produce an in-depth design work based on the research activity of each individual student (group work is encouraged).

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate (i) ability to develop and critique projects in an individual and group setting (ii) ability to analyse and represent site context (iii) develop further the basic mapping skills learned in the earlier stages of their education and apply them in new ways to capture transient and subtle characteristics of the study area (iv) understanding of the influence of site constraints on design development (v) ability to make and represent appropriate detailed design interventions in a given context (vi) understanding of issues concerning appropriate choice and use of materials (vii) ability to research appropriate subject matter independently and to use such material in support of design (viii) make appropriate and well-considered design interventions that respond to specific localised conditions.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

10
Studio

230
Autonomous Student Learning

135
Total

375
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This is a design studio where students carry out active task-based learning. It is supported by occasional lectures by staff and invited experts. Students are required to develop their design work iteratively, and present and discuss it regularly. Reviews are attended by staff, students and invited critics. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

BSc Landscape Architecture students must have completed Stage 3 Landscape Design modules before registering to LARC40390 Landscape Studio 4A.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
:
-

Equivalents:
Landscape Studio 4A (LARC40380)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Individual Project: Continuous Assessment: Broken down according to 2 stages (midterm and final review) with a submission at each stage of drawings, models, and supporting texts. Week 14 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

100

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Each submission (Midterm Review, Final Review) will be made by the student to staff and students taking part in the module as part of studio-based 'crits', reviews. The assessment in reviews is a form of immediate oral feedback. Reviews are scheduled for each submission stage. Staff will assess and grade the work at the review and give grades to the student afterwards on an individual basis. Feedback will be in studio or online. Grades are assigned on the day of the presentation. The final presentation typically takes the form of an exhibition. A hard copy bound document (portfolio) and digital copy are required to be handed in prior to the External Examiner's visit.

Name Role
Mr Philip Doran Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Michael Heurich Lecturer / Co-Lecturer