SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The effect of gardening and plant growing on the landscape is discussed. Artistic and other cultural influences on garden development and design are investigated from key historical periods: Roman, Medieval, Tudor, Reniasence, Stuart, Georgian, Victorian and Modern. The role of plant hunters, science, introduction of new species on garden design is investigated. Foreign influences on garden design and development is discussed. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 20 Delivery of key module concepts Fieldwork at sites of importance and gardens of Fieldwork 30 different periods Guided Independent study 150 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = Total 200 100 hours, etc) to Weighting Name Category Element Component Component Comments objectives include links learning % E Total = 100% Written exam % T Total = 100% Essay - to cover ALO1 40% C1 and 4 Coursework 60% Fieldwork portfolio - to C2 Total = 100% cover ALO1, 2, 3 and 4. % Practical P Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: Date: Matt James 26/06/2017 HE Operations 26/06/2017 Recommended Texts and Sources: Campbell-Culver, M., 2012. The origin of plants. London: Transworld Publishing. Hobhouse, P., 2004. Plants in garden history. London: Pavilion. Jellicoe, G. & Jellicoe, S., 1995. The landscape of man: shaping the environment from prehistory to the present day. 3rd ed. London: Thames & Hudson. Mosser, M. & Teyssot, G., eds., 2000. The history of garden design: western tradition from the renaissance to the present day. London: Thames & Hudson Quest-Ritson, C., 2004. The English garden: a social history. London: Viking. Turner,T., 2005. Garden history: philosophy and design 2000 BC – 2000AD. London: Spon. Journals The Garden, Garden Design Journal, Gardens Illustrated.
SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The effect of gardening and plant growing on the landscape is discussed. Artistic and other cultural influences on garden development and design are investigated from key historical periods: Roman, Medieval, Tudor, Reniasence, Stuart, Georgian, Victorian and Modern. The role of plant hunters, science, introduction of new species on garden design is investigated. Foreign influences on garden design and development is discussed. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 20 Delivery of key module concepts Fieldwork 30 Fieldwork at sites of importance and gardens of different periods Guided Independent study 150 Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E % Total = 100% T % Total = 100% Coursework C1 C2 Essay - to cover ALO1 and 4 Fieldwork portfolio - to cover ALO1, 2, 3 and 4. 40% 60% Total = 100% Practical P % Total = 100% Updated by: Matt James Date: 26/06/2017 Approved by: HE Operations Date: 26/06/2017 Recommended Texts and Sources: Campbell-Culver, M., 2012. The origin of plants. London: Transworld Publishing. Hobhouse, P., 2004. Plants in garden history. London: Pavilion. Jellicoe, G. & Jellicoe, S., 1995. The landscape of man: shaping the environment from prehistory to the present day. 3rd ed. London: Thames & Hudson. Mosser, M. & Teyssot, G., eds., 2000. The history of garden design: western tradition from the renaissance to the present day. London: Thames & Hudson Quest-Ritson, C., 2004. The English garden: a social history. London: Viking. Turner,T., 2005. Garden history: philosophy and design 2000 BC – 2000AD. London: Spon. Journals The Garden, Garden Design Journal, Gardens Illustrated.
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