PS12. Programme Structure FHEQ level: 4 For: HND Garden and Landscape Design Full Time F/T Route Year When in Year? (i.e. Autumn, Spring etc) Core or Option Module Credits Module 1 AY Core 20 CORR168 - Horticultural Science 1 AY Core 20 CORR164 - Design Communication: Tools & Techniques 1 SP Core 10 CORR169 - Practical Horticulture for Designers 1 AU Core 10 CORR170 - Design Foundations – Garden & Landscape 1 AY Core 20 CORR163 - Garden & Landscape Design I: Foundation – Space, Place & User 1 AY Core 20 CORR171 - Plant Use in Design 1 AY Core 20 CORC1013 - Personal and Employability Skills Development FHEQ level: Level 5 For: HND Garden and Landscape Design Full Time F/T Route Year When in Year? (i.e. Autumn, Spring etc) Core or Option Module Credits Module
QAA Benchmark Statement for Art and Design 2002. QAA Benchmark Statement for Architecture, Architecture Technology and Landscape Architecture 2000. QAA Benchmark Statement for Landscape Architecture 2007 1. Research, assess and evaluate design specific facts, theories, paradigms, concepts and problems 2. Apply discipline-specific principles, theories and methods to resolve theoretical and practical problems. 3. Apply and interpret analytical methods and synthetic processes. 4. Demonstrate and exercise independence in the development of creative solutions to problems 5. Assemble data from a variety of sources and discern and establish connections. 6. Take responsibility for their own learning and continuing professional development Primary Class exercises Tutorial/seminar discussions Feedback via coursework assessment process (essays etc) Portfolio’s For example: Policy and practice analysis in lectures and tutorials Computer-based practicals Practical assessments, outdoor physical practicals 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2 1,2,3 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1-6 Assessed discussions Examinations/tests Coursework/groupwork on practical application questions] Portfolio’s Formulation and presentation of creative project work CORR164 CORR2034 CORR2035 CORR171 CORR168 CORR170 CORR163 CORR2034 CORR2035 CORR2030 CORR2036 CORR2037 A range of approaches to learning and teaching (pedagogy) are in use within this programme. The programme alongside the academic expectations of a honours degree
PS14. Work Based/ Related Learning WBL is an essential element of Foundation Degrees and therefore needs to be detailed here. However, for all types of HE Programmes there should be an element of employability focus through, at least, Work Related Learning, and therefore the following is applicable for all: Level: 4 and 5, WBL/WRL Activity: Logistics Prog Aim Prog Intended LO Range of Assessments Related Core Module(s) Work Placement Students undertake a period of employment within the work place Placements are sourced either by the College or directly by the student after agreement with an appropriate assigned member of staff. The students will approximately undertake 80 hours of placement ~ 2 weeks at L4 and another 80 hours at L5 2 3 and 7 Portfolio of Evidence Reflective Log All Network seminars At various points in the programme representatives from industry are invited in to receive appropriate discussion and presentation from students Industry representatives are invited in as and when appropriate 3 2 and 4 Various normally presentations and seminar debates Personal and Employability Skills Development CORC1013 An exposition to explain this map:
T % Total = 100% Coursework C1 C2 Design Project 1 - to cover LO1, 2, 3 and 4. Design Portfolio - to cover ALO1, 2, 3 and 4 30% 70% Total = 100% Practical P % Total = 100% Updated by: Matt James Date: 26/08/16 Approved by: HE Operations Date: 26/08/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Cumberlidge, C. & Musgrave, L., 2007. Design and landscape for people: new approaches to renewal. London: Thames & Hudson. Dee, C., 2012. To design landscape: art, nature and utility. Abingdon: Routledge. Dudek, M., 2008. Schools and kindergartens: a design manual. Berlin: Birkhauser Feddersen, E. & Lüdtke, I., 2009. Living for the elderly: a design manual. Berlin: Birkhauser. Francis, M., 2003. Urban open space: designing for user needs. Washington: Island. "Richardson, T., 2011. Futurescapes: designers for tomorrow's outdoor spaces. London: Thames & Hudson." "Websites Association of Professional Landscapers www.landscaper.org.uk British Association of Landscape Industries www.bali.co.uk Landscape Institute www.landscapeinstitute.org Society of Garden Designers www.sgd.org.uk Thinking Gardens www.thinkinggardens.co.uk"