Course Code: 
LAUD 304
Course Type: 
Area Elective
Theory: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to learn changes and developments in the garden art in the historical process.
Course Content: 

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.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Seminar, 5: Project, 6: Team Work, 7: Excursion
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Jury, C: Homework, D: Quiz

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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

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction; Explanation of Scope and Aim of Course

 

2

Renaissance Gardens in Italy

 

3

High Renaissance and Mannerism Gardens in Europe

 

4

French Baroque Gardens

 

5

Garden Culture in Far-East Countries and Chinese Gardens

 

6

Zen Philosophy and Japanese Gardens

 

7

Midterm Exam

 

8

Naturalistic English Gardens

 

9

19th Century: The Eclectic Gardens

 

10

20th Century: Modern Architecture and Landscape

 

11

Field Trip

 

12

20th Century: Post Modern Gardens, Land Art

 

13

20th Century: Contemporary Landscape Design

 

14

21th Century Landscape Design, New Relation Systems Between City and Landscape

 

15

21th Century Landscape Design, New Relation Systems Between City and Landscape

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

-

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

Documents

-

Assignments

-

Exams

-

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

In-Term Studies

Number

Percentage

Mid-terms

1

60%

Quizzes

-

-

Project

-

-

Seminar and Presentation

1

40%

Homework

-

-

Total

 

100

Contribution of Final Examination To Overall Grade

 

60%

Contribution of In-Term Studies To Overall Grade

 

40%

Total

 

100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

Having sufficient knowledge about the basic themes of Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning.

       

X

 

2

Having sufficient knowledge about creating natural environments without destroying the nature based on the principles of sustainability.

     

X

   

3

Having knowledge about universal issues such as the social and physical dimension of urban design and inclusive design.

       

X

 

4

Having knowledge about legal and administrative issues such as national / international environmental policies and legislation.

           

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.

           

6

Having sufficient knowledge about urban design structural elements, construction methods and technologies, construction, cost analysis, documentation and technical specifications.

           

7

Having sufficient knowledge about the historical development of Urban Design, Landscape Design and Planning.

       

X

 

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. 

           

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

   

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.

           

11

Having the ability to search, reach and utilize databases and other resources to access information related to the field.

           

12

Having the ability to reinvent oneself, follow improvements in the field of science and technology with the awareness of life-long learning.

           

13

Having the ability to efficiently work individually or in a multi-disciplinary team and the self-confidence to take responsibility.

           

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

 

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.

           

16

Being aware of professional and ethical responsibilities.

           

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

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

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

   

4,84

ECTS Credit of the Course

   

5

None