The course deals with phenomena, terms and social contexts of designing nature since the 19th century, in order to derive a basis for ways of thinking and action for the present.
Learning objective
Students acquire an overview of the history of landscape architecture as well as an insight into the changing concepts and ways of thinking about designing nature. They become familiar with historical developments and their actuality and learn "from history". Students also analyse examples and design contexts and develop a basis for ways of thinking and action for current landscape architectural proposals.
Content
Designing nature accompanies the history of mankind. Since industrialisation and with the establishment of landscape architecture as a profession, the understanding of nature and design concepts have changed from the green lung of cities to the current saving of the planet in the Anthropocene. The course deals with the relevant phenomena of designing nature (park, garden city, garden reform, new gardens, modern gardens, natural gardens, postmodern parks and landscapes, ecosystem repair, urban agriculture, slum upgrading, nature-cultures, etc.), terms (nature, landscape, garden, ecology, agriculture, etc.) and their wider contexts. Based on the history and theory of the profession, students develop a strong fundament for designing in the present.
Lecture notes
Course material will be provided.
Literature
The course material includes a reading list.
Prerequisites / Notice
The course takes place as a block course alternating with "Ethics in Landscape Architecture".
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
assessed
Techniques and Technologies
assessed
Method-specific Competencies
Decision-making
assessed
Problem-solving
assessed
Social Competencies
Communication
assessed
Self-presentation and Social Influence
assessed
Sensitivity to Diversity
assessed
Personal Competencies
Adaptability and Flexibility
assessed
Creative Thinking
assessed
Critical Thinking
assessed
Integrity and Work Ethics
assessed
Self-awareness and Self-reflection
assessed
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
: Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers