Introduction to Modern Gardens and Landscape Architecture; Garden Culture in Far-East Countries, Chinese Gardens, Zen Philosophy and Japanese Gardens, Renaissance Gardens in Italy, High Renaissance and Mannerism Gardens in Europe, French Baroque Gardens, Naturalistic English Gardens, The 19th Century: The Eclectic Gardens, The 20th Century: Modern Architecture and Landscape, The 20th Century: Post Modern Gardens, Land Art & Contemporary Landscape Design, The 21th Century Landscape Design.
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Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
1) Learn the history of landscape architecture and garden concept |
1, 7, 3 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
A, C |
2) Promote critical thinking on history of landscape architecture |
1, 7, 9, |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A, C |
3) Recognize historical and cultural differences |
7 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
A, C |
4) Synthesize data from reading of books and essays related to history of landscape architecture |
7, 9, 14 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A, C |
5) Identify cultural influences on garden art from different cultures through the ages to the present day |
1, 5, 7, 14 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A, C |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT |
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
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1 |
Introduction; Explanation of Scope and Aim of Course |
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2 |
Renaissance Gardens in Italy |
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3 |
High Renaissance and Mannerism Gardens in Europe |
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4 |
French Baroque Gardens |
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5 |
Garden Culture in Far-East Countries and Chinese Gardens |
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6 |
Zen Philosophy and Japanese Gardens |
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7 |
Midterm Exam |
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8 |
Naturalistic English Gardens |
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9 |
19th Century: The Eclectic Gardens |
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10 |
20th Century: Modern Architecture and Landscape |
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11 |
Field Trip |
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12 |
20th Century: Post Modern Gardens, Land Art |
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13 |
20th Century: Contemporary Landscape Design |
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14 |
21th Century Landscape Design, New Relation Systems Between City and Landscape |
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15 |
21th Century Landscape Design, New Relation Systems Between City and Landscape |
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
Jellicoe, G. S., 2000. The Landscape Of Man, London: Thames & Hudson. Swaffield S. (ed.), 2002. Theory in Landscape Architecture, , PENN Press, Philadelphia. Brown, J. 2000. The Modern Garden, Princeton Architectural Press. Waymark, J. 2003. Modern Garden Design: İnnovation Since 1900, Thames & Hudson. Waldheim, C. 2006. The Landscape Urbanism Reader, Princeton Architectural Press, New York. Corner, J. 1999. Recovering Landscape: Essays in Contemporary Landscape Architecture, Princeton Architectural Press. Carver, N. F., 1993. Form and space in Japanese Architecture and Gardens, Documan Pr. Ltd, Tokyo: Shokokusha. Keswick, M., 2003. The Chinese Garden: History, Art & Architecture, Harvard Univ. Press. |
Material Sharing
MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
- |
Assignments |
- |
Exams |
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Assessment
ASSESSMENT |
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In-Term Studies |
Number |
Percentage |
Mid-terms |
1 |
60% |
Quizzes |
- |
- |
Project |
- |
- |
Seminar and Presentation |
1 |
40% |
Homework |
- |
- |
Total |
100 |
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Contribution of Final Examination To Overall Grade |
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60% |
Contribution of In-Term Studies To Overall Grade |
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40% |
Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM |
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No |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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1 |
Having sufficient knowledge about the basic themes of Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning. |
X |
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2 |
Having sufficient knowledge about creating natural environments without destroying the nature based on the principles of sustainability. |
X |
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3 |
Having knowledge about universal issues such as the social and physical dimension of urban design and inclusive design. |
X |
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4 |
Having knowledge about legal and administrative issues such as national / international environmental policies and legislation. |
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5 |
Gaining knowledge about landscape inventory and analysis, natural and functional aspects of landscape, types of space usage and functions in different scales and contents. |
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6 |
Having sufficient knowledge about urban design structural elements, construction methods and technologies, construction, cost analysis, documentation and technical specifications. |
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7 |
Having sufficient knowledge about the historical development of Urban Design, Landscape Design and Planning. |
X |
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8 |
Having the ability to restore the environment that has been destroyed, identify natural conditions, and provide the same natural conditions in places newly designed. |
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9 |
Having the ability use the modern design techniques to analyze the problems in the field of landscape architecture and find appropriate solutions for them. |
X |
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10 |
Having the ability to efficiently use information technologies and computer aided drawing, presentation, engineering and planning programs, as well as find and use current applications related to the field. |
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11 |
Having the ability to search, reach and utilize databases and other resources to access information related to the field. |
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12 |
Having the ability to reinvent oneself, follow improvements in the field of science and technology with the awareness of life-long learning. |
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13 |
Having the ability to efficiently work individually or in a multi-disciplinary team and the self-confidence to take responsibility. |
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14 |
Having an awareness about the universal and social effects of the solutions and practices found in the field as well as being knowledgeable about the problems of the times. |
X |
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15 |
Making decisions and acting with judicial awareness by showing respect to human, social and cultural rights, and by being sensitive to the protection of the natural environment and cultural heritage. |
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16 |
Being aware of professional and ethical responsibilities. |
ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15 x Total course hours) |
15 |
3 |
45 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Mid-terms |
1 |
10 |
10 |
Quizzes |
- |
- |
- |
Project |
- |
- |
- |
Seminar and Presentations |
1 |
8 |
8 |
Homework |
- |
- |
- |
Final examination |
1 |
16 |
16 |
Total Work Load |
121 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
4,84 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
5 |