Structural Landscape (11888.1)

Please note these are the 2027 details for this unit
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Structural Landscape
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Design & Built Environment Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Conventions for documenting projects for construction and contracts associated with project delivery are shared across the architectural design sector, however, with its focus on outdoor spaces, particular elements like plants & topography, and its scale, landscape architecture is different. This unit synthesises the technical skills and knowledge required to become a graduate Landscape Architect.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Produce a set of documentation drawings for a landscape architecture project;
2. Interpret a basic construction contract; and
3. Interpret and analyse the contractual relationship between consultants, clients and contractors.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives


Skills development

Structural Landscape aims to develop your appreciation and understanding for the 'hard' landscape elements - the importance of getting the details 'right' so that people are encouraged to use the space, so that they add to the 'story' of the place, so they can be built and maintained! The structural elements of your design will have the first impact and while these can change, developing new patinas, these elements are (hopefully) enduring in form and placement - these deserve your greatest care and attention.

In this unit you will develop your curiosity and a critical eye, you will build on your technical drawing skills and demonstrate your skill in designing the details! 



Prerequisites

11035 Three Dimensional Landscape AND 11843 Planting Design, Technology and Management.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

11034 Landscape Architecture Documentation.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2027 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Ms Gay Williamson
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027 On-campus Ms Gay Williamson
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Selected readings will be provided on Canvas where required.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence

Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

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Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Inclusion and engagement

Participation in studio is critical to your learning.

Participation requirements

Studio participation is critical to learning

Required IT skills

Rhino or AutoCAD are required to complete Assignment 2B.

In-unit costs

THere may be some costs associated with fabrication, for materials.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.

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