ARCH1342 Landscape Architecture Design Studio 1 introduces you to the discipline, discourse and culture of Landscape Architecture. Design studios expose you to a breadth of approaches to design in Landscape Architecture. From Studio 2 onward, studios will be vertically integrated so learning will be with students of varying levels. This encourages learning by example from more advanced students and gaining experience and sophistication as you progress through the program. Each semester you will select from a range of studios, allowing you to curate your design education.

ARCH1342 will expose you to a theoretical and practical body of knowledge to foster your understanding of design processes that engage with contemporary design issues. You will explore specific techniques for design generation, modes of drawing and making, and relevant communication techniques to position your work in relation to the studio theme and broader design practice. Throughout the semester, you will acquire increasing independence in developing, applying and testing your project and design skills within the studio brief.

Design Studio based learning and assessment relies upon continuous cycles of reviewing, feedback and reflection between staff, your peers and other students. Your work is presented verbally and critiqued during formal presentations. You will also submit a portfolio of drawings and images. Each semester, work from the design studio is presented as a part of a public exhibition.