ARBO611 – Designing Treed Landscapes
Module code
ARBO611
Module title
Designing Treed Landscapes
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s skill and knowledge in the interpretation of plans, and evaluation of design principles, environmental and site conditions, in order to formulate tree planting plans for arboricultural purposes.
Programmes
- SX1902
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
10
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 100
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- On completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Interpret a range of plans used in arboricultural situations for management purposes.
2. Evaluate site and environmental considerations in preparation for developing tree planting plants for arboricultural purposes
3. Interpret landscape planting design principles for the creation of arboricultural tree planting plans. - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. Students need to pass all components of the portfolio with at least 50% in order to pass this module.
- Content
- ? Landscape theory in relation to green spaces and arboriculture.
? Planting design principles.
? Hard landscape components.
? Plants other than trees or shrubs.
? Basic planting plan graphics.
? Plan reading and drawing.
? Design presentation methods.
? Site analysis and measurements.
? Environmental consideration.
? Studio; design solutions and plan drawing practice
? Benefits of green spaces (Parks) on people and environment
? The role of green spaces in society and the impacts on community/people
? Green space connectivity - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Project-based learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- ? Studio and stakeholder presentation spaces
? Arboriculture specific software and tools
? Moodle online platform with discussion & sharing
? Recommended Texts & readings
