Reading the Contemporary Landscape

Description

This module introduces students to the full scope and diversity of landscape architecture and the role of landscape architects in tackling contemporary social and environmental issues, presenting and giving examples of the areas of practice known as design, management and planning, with particular reference to the Sheffield area. The role of the Landscape Institute is also introduced. The aim of this module is to familiarise students with the range of work undertaken by landscape architects and the challenges the profession seeks to address. Teaching methods: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Fieldwork, Independent Study Assessment: Project/ portfolio