Module Descriptors
PLANTS AND PLANTING FOR OUTDOOR LIVING
NDAI60393
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Rowena Beighton-Dykes
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 270
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
All elements required. Coursework will consist of :
Written reports - 1500 words ( LO 1, 2, 3 ) 30%
Visual work (70%) to include:
Presentation boards (LO 2 & 3)
Technical Drawings /Visuals (LO 1, 2, 3)
Written reports - 1500 words ( LO 1, 2, 3 ) 30%
Visual work (70%) to include:
Presentation boards (LO 2 & 3)
Technical Drawings /Visuals (LO 1, 2, 3)
Module Texts
Harpur, J., Stevens, D., 1997. Roof Gardens, Balconies & Terraces, London. Mitchell Beazley
Rogers, R., Hartlage, R. W., 2007. Pots in the Garden: Expert design and planting techniques, Portland. Timber Press Incorporated
Clifton, J., Wooster, S., 2003. Climbing Gardens, Adding height and structure to your garden, Ontario. Firefly Books
Rogers, R., Hartlage, R. W., 2007. Pots in the Garden: Expert design and planting techniques, Portland. Timber Press Incorporated
Clifton, J., Wooster, S., 2003. Climbing Gardens, Adding height and structure to your garden, Ontario. Firefly Books
Module Learning Strategies
Delivery is by distance learning with a comprehensive resource handbook on the VLE and available to download, examples of best practice, project templates and email and telephone support being available through our online VLE, individual tutorials and student forum. Specialist knowledge will be delivered by a diverse team of staff and visiting guest lecturers with a variety of relevant backgrounds and experience.
Module Indicative Content
This Module addresses the conceptual, aesthetic and technical principles of planting design for an outdoor living space with particular reference to the growing conditions, horticultural techniques, plant combinations and plant species used in combination with hard landscape elements to create such a space. Appropriate dentification, selection and use of planting and knowledge of horticultural techniques will be investigated within the Module. The use of planting elements such as lawns, hedges, planted screens, architectural plants, planting containers and other factors which define an outdoor living space will be analysed as will the broader contextual factors such as site and location, sunlight and shade, and shelter and exposure
Final assessment will incorporate the landscape and plan created in the previous Module or create a new brief and students will be expected to research potential planting ideas, presenting planting options to a client and creating visuals of the finished area. The planting scheme must respond to the client's requirements through all seasons. The design will be presented through technical drawings, presentation boards and visuals, with a rationale provided for the scheme. The focus of the assignment is applying knowledge of plants and planting to a specific detailed brief which will provide the opportunity for analysis and problem solving in order to make appropriate selections and placement of planting.
Final assessment will incorporate the landscape and plan created in the previous Module or create a new brief and students will be expected to research potential planting ideas, presenting planting options to a client and creating visuals of the finished area. The planting scheme must respond to the client's requirements through all seasons. The design will be presented through technical drawings, presentation boards and visuals, with a rationale provided for the scheme. The focus of the assignment is applying knowledge of plants and planting to a specific detailed brief which will provide the opportunity for analysis and problem solving in order to make appropriate selections and placement of planting.
Module Resources
Range of resources located on the VLS
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