Landscape Design University of the Arts London (UAL)

Overview

On the course, you'll build a sustainable and resilient future design practice. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how spaces can bring people together and empower communities to drive change. You'll be part of a wider spatial design research community at Camberwell College of Arts. With strong research in circularity and eco-sympoiesis, UAL can help you shape the future of your research and landscape design practice.

What to expect

• Design process: Gain an understanding of landscape design, planning and the engineering design process. 
• Design and modelling software: Access to AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, SketchUp (3D Modelling Software), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Building Information Modelling, Adobe InDesign, Vectorworks and Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
• Urban design: Look at the design of towns, cities, streets, spaces and green infrastructure. 
• Data analysis: Analyse and manage data by using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 
• Environmental science: Engage with horticulture, ecology and arboriculture. 
• Impact assessments: Become familiar with what they are and require, particularly environmental assessments. 
• Landscape management: Cover key areas such as gardening, pruning, weed control, trimming, mulch, paving and grounds keeping. 
• Tools: Use hand and power tools. 
• Irrigation: Be taught both landscaping and agricultural solutions. 
• Project management: Get an introduction to Agile methodology, contract management and planning permission. 
• Business skills: Learn risk analysis, business development, sales prospecting, warehousing, enterprise planning systems and finance.