This is a studio-based subject that develops advanced skills in the theory and practice of planting design. Through a series of design exercises, a range of topics are progressively explored including: three-dimensional design principles and formal aesthetic considerations of planting design; the psychological and behavioural aspects of human relationship to nature via vegetation in the landscape; ecological characteristics and spatial patterns of vegetations and the use of plants for various utilitarian functions. Principles of planting design are explored through a series of design exercises, within the context of various environment types, from urban to natural sites, culminating in... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: Entry to the Master of Landscape Architecture or completion of the subject listed below (or equivalent). Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: HORT20026 Designing with Plants Semester 1 12.50
