COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 240	B	4	3	0	0	3	4

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Dr. Egin Zeka ezeka@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Dr. Egin Zeka ezeka@epoka.edu.al , Dr. Egin Zeka ezeka@epoka.edu.al
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	A 128 , Friday 13:40 to 16:40
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	75%
Course Description:	A basic knowledge of the scope of landscape design in a historical perspective; the concepts of landscape planning, landscape architecture and landscape urbanism; principles and elements of landscape design; the basic landscape concepts; natural and human-made elements; the tools and techniques of landscape design; experiments with traditional and digital design and visualization tools through small scale landscape projects.
Course Objectives:	Develop theoretical skills to understand the meanings and fields of application of landscape design. b) Develop graphical skills to represent landscape design at the most appropriate scale and forms of representation. c) Learn how to analyse the context for landscape design and how to learn from case studies. d) Learn how to apply basic principles of landscape design to a selected area within a real urban context.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Understanding of the relationship between architectural and natural element in the perspective of landscape design topics
2	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms in relationship with the concept of landscape
3	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods concernig landscape
4	Understanding of European theoretical point about the landscpae heritage
5	Developing collaborative skills and ability to manage the lendscape design topic
6	Developing collaborative skills and ability to manage the lendscape design topic from an interdisciplinary point of view
7	Developing research skills and ability to gather and apply relevant information in landscape course work
8	Developing critical thinking to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view
9	Developing graphics skills to use appropriate representational media into the landscape design filed
10	Developing systems understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception into the landscape design filed

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction – Lecture # 1 Opening Lecture
2	Lecture – Assignment # 2 landscape Design Concepts & Principles
3	Lecture – Assignment # 3 The Third Landscape Manifesto and topics
4	Lecture - Assignment # 4 Landscape_Critical historical analysis_Middle Ages and Renaissance
5	Lecture - Assignment # 5 Exercise on the topic of Third Landscape
6	Lecture - Assignment # 6 Landscape_Critical historical analysis_The 16th century
7	Lecture - Assignment # 7 Landscape_Critical historical analysis_The Italian Garden
8	Exercise - Assignment # 8 Italian Garden Analysis
9	Lecture - Assignment # 9 Landscape_Critical historical analysis_The Baroque Periode
10	Lecture - Assignment # 10 Landscape_Critical historical analysis_ French Garden
11	Exercise - Assignment # 11 French Garden Analysis
12	Lecture - Assignment # 12 Landscape_Critical historical analysis_ The 19th century
13	Lecture - Assignment # 13 Landscape_Critical historical analysis_ The English garden
14	Lecture - Assignment # 14 Analysis of case studies discussed during the lessons

Prerequisite(s):	Graphical and representation abilities; Open cultural approach; Availability in learning from the real context
Textbook(s):	Third Landscape Manifesto The history of landscape design in 100 gardens
Additional Literature:	- http://micheldesvignepaysagiste.com/en/process-rather-site-plan - https://landscapetheory1.wordpress.com/tag/gilles-clement/ - https://www.coe.int/en/web/landscape/the-european-landscape-convention
Laboratory Work:	Exercitation
Computer Usage:	Yes
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	understanding of the relationship between environment and garden
2	understanding of the relationships between landscape architecture and landscape urbanism (the larger context)
3	understanding of the state of the art of landscape design
4	understanding of the principles and materials of landscape design
5	understanding of the landscape natural and human-made elements
6	experiencing in graphical landscape elements and shapes
7	experiencing in analyze and depict the context and the main physical, not-physical and virtual characteristics of selected case studies
8	experiencing in analysing and drawing within selected case studies
9	experiencing analysis about the general categories of landscape gardens
10	experiencing analysis about the contemporary concept of third landscape

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively	3
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards	5
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process	3
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work	4
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design	2
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites	4
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team	3
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them	3
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition	3
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects	2
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.	3
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment	4
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects	4

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	1	5
Quiz	1	20
Case Study	1	10
Final Exam	1	60
Attendance		5
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)			0
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	5	3	15
Final examination	1	2	2
Other	5	7	35
Total Work Load:			100
Total Work Load/25(h):			4
ECTS Credit of the Course:			4

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

Developing a basic knowledge of the scope of landscape design in a historical and contemporary perspective