Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
LANDSCAPE DESING ZPM118 2. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
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Goals The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic principles and approaches in landscape design and to develop their knowledge and skills in aesthetic, functional and sustainable outdoor design.
Course Content Landscape design ideas for the transformation of shape and format, landscape design theories, approaches, principles and methods to be introduced, examined and the construction environment scale design studies and their conversion into practice. Landscape design ideas for the transformation of shape and format, landscape design theories, approaches, principles and methods to be introduced, examined and the construction environment scale design studies and their conversion into practice.
Learning Outcomes 1) Can use and adapt the basic design knowledge in Landscape Design
2) Acquires knowledge on the basic factors that influence landscape design
3) To be able to design and draw the basic elements of landscape design in accordance with the principles.
4) Distinguish the approaches of leading landscape designers

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Explaining the aim and the scope of the course Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Introduction to Landscape Design and technical field trip Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Basic principles of space organization. Design problem 1 Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Education Excursion
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Basic principles of space organization. Design problem 1 Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Factors guiding landscape design. Design problem 1 Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Factors guiding landscape design. Design problem 1 Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Landscape design movements. Design problem 1 Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
8. Week Design problem 2 Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Design problem 2 Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
10. Week Design problem 2 Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Design problem 1 Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Design problem 2 Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Design problem 2 Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Design problem 2 Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Aras, L. 2008. Mimarlıkta Tasarımın Ruhu, YEM yayınları
Bell, S., 2004. Elements of Visual Design in the Landscape, Spon Press.
Booth,N.K., 1983. Basic Elements of Landscape Architectural Design, Waveland Press.
Dee, C., 2003. Form and Fabric in Landscape Architecture, Spon Press.
Evyapan, G., Tokol, A., 2000.” Peyzaj Tasarımı Ders Notları”. Metu Faculty of Architecture Press. Ankara.
Peyzaj Tasarımı, YEM Yayın: 140
Reid, G. W. 1993. From Concept to Form In Landscape Design, Van Nostrand Reinhold
Wester, L. M. Design Communication for Landscape Architects, Van Nostrand Reinhold

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 16 4
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 1
Homework 14 3
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 6
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 6
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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