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Master i Landskapsarkitektur kull 2021 (Tromsø)
Studieprogram
Master i Landskapsarkitektur kull 2021 (Tromsø)
Master in Landscape Architecture Class of 2021 (Tromsø)
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| Sum | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
A landscape architect should be a proficient designer who can operate within the framework of sustainable societal development. As a landscape architect you should be able to master the materials, methods,and tools of landscape architecture, and contribute both practically, artistically and scientifically to the development of the field.
The basis for the master’s in landscape architecture is in the local, establishing a global laboratory which gives special emphasis to arctic/subarctic conditions, including the natural and man-made transformationswhich affect both society and the ecosystem in the Arctic/subarctic.
The aim of the study programme is to conduct research into, and produce new knowledge about, how we can protect, shape, and further develop particularly vulnerable landscapes within communities in a state of flux. The programme focuses on urban, landscape and territorial practices. This differentiation makes it possible to add different perspectives to the spectrum of human activities which impact and form landscapes in the arctic/subarctic region. These three perspectives overlap with each other and are thematised in the studio courses
The study programme aims at educating landscape architects with strong design skills and a thorough understanding of the spatial connections in and across cities, landscapes and territories. Candidates graduating from this programme will have the professional landscape architectural competence to give form to our environment using everything from process management, urban planning to design-based project development.
Eligible for admission to a PhD programme
Job opportunities
Landscape architects have job opportunities in both the private and public sector,with consultant firms and private landscape architecture offices, municipalities, the counties, and diverse government agencies.Master’s in Landscape Architectureis a two-yearstudy programme atUITThe Arctic University of Norway, Academy of ArtsinTromsø.
After passing the course the student will have the following learning outcomes:
KNOWLEDGE
- Have in-depth knowledge about landscape architecture as a practical, artistic, and scientific discipline, its media, history, theories, and methods.
- Be able to master landscape architecture through specialised insight into natural and man-made materials and how they are influenced through composition, delimitation, and design. Dynamic transformation processes in vulnerable landscapes and communities within the Arctic/subarctic are emphasised.
- Be able to use knowledge about the natural, societal and cultural, and qualify and integrate these into landscape architectural design.
- Be able to critically analyse and discuss how landscape architecture impacts the environment in the short and long term, with particular emphasis on cultural understanding, place, and the relation between the natural and man-made.
SKILLS
- Have a comprehensive ability to analyse critically, qualify, explain, and argue for designs and solutions within landscape architecture through complex planning and project work.
- Be able to independently implement and lead planning and project work within the field of landscape architecture.
- Be able to take a critical position to relevant theories and methods within landscape architecture and maintain an openness for interdisciplinary insight.
- Have the ability to drive scientific and artistic knowledge production within the field, with special emphasis on the landscape architect’s main area of work; design-based project development.
GENERAL COMPETENCE
- Be able to independently analyse, plan and give form to landscape architecture projects of various scales in different local, urban, and territorial contexts. The competency should be directed towards dynamic transformation processes in vulnerable landscapes and communities and be in accordance with professional standards.
- Be able to apply professional knowledge and skills to processes for a society in constant transformation and be prepared to take professional leadership in sustainable societal development.
- Be able to communicate and convey issues, analyses, and conclusions from within the field of landscape architecture to both specialists and the general public as well as contribute to the innovation and development of the field of landscape architecture.
To reach learning outcomes, the students must expect to work a minimum of forty hours a week on their studies. Teaching and working methods are described in more detail in the individual course plans. Teaching can include lectures, fieldwork/excursions, group work, individual project work, seminars, workshops and similar. Project/studio work with direct teacher/student - student/student dialogue will make up a significant part of the teaching process. Attendance, extensive participation, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are expected.
Arrangements for examination and continuation of study are described in the individual course plans.
The most common methods of examination are written examination, oral examination, project reports and portfolio assessment, in various combinations.
The following assessment terms are used:
- Pass/fail, or
- A graded scale with five levels where A to E is a pass, and F is a fail.
The programme is a full-time course over two years as specified below in the programme structure.
The place of study is Tromsø.
Semester
Studio courses (24ECTS) / Diploma (30ECTS)
Supplementary courses (6ECTS)
1st semester
Studio 1: Urban practices
Digital landscapes
2nd semester
Studio 2: Landscape practices
Perspectives on nature and landscape practices
Alternative exchange semester to approved educational institution (30ECTS)
3rd semester
Studio 3: Territorial practices
Pre-diploma
4th semester
Diploma thesis/Master’s thesis
The programme is best suited to applicants with an interest in design, and artistic and scientific innovation work, in addition to an understanding and interest in natural, cultural, and social conditions. To participate in the programme students must have basic skills in the use of digital tools, and access to their own laptop. Students will receive access to necessary digital software.
The international perspective, focusing on the arctic and the subarctic regions, is catered for through an English language curriculum, international lecturers and different learning activities.
Exchanges with approved partner institutions can be arranged. Exchanges can take place in the third semester.
Students must have met the exam requirements in accordance with the standard study progression before the exchange can be approved. Pre-diploma (LAN-3092) should be completed and accepted before the student can begin the 4th semester Diploma thesis/Master’s thesis (LAN-3900)
Evaluation of the study program is in accordance with the quality assurance system for the educational activities at UiT Norway's Arctic University and evaluation plans at UMAK, Academy of Fine Arts.
Studiet passer for deg som er interessert i sammenhengen mellom utbyggingsmønstre og landskap, hvordan vi forvalter naturressurser, hvordan vi former omgivelsene våre i ulike skalaer, hvordan klimaendringene vil påvirke utformingen av omgivelsene våre og motsatt, hvordan utformingen av omgivelsene våre kan påvirke klimaendringene. Studiet krever både kreativt fokus og faglig kunnskap, samt forståelse for kulturelle og samfunnsmessige forhold.
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65 304 Digital landscapes
NOTE: This course is taught in Tromsø and requires admission to Landscape arrchitecture studies on master`s level.
Combined theory and practical course with a focus on digital resources to use in studies of landscape and larger territories.
The course gives insight to theory and technology behind central digital resources and knowledge of their practical application within different fields, including how they can be applied innovatively within landscape architecture.
The course will, among others, give knowledge of remotesensingas a technology, and practical training in the application of LIDAR for surveying terrain and vegetation and GIS for the simulation of wind and water flow.
After passing the course, the student will have the following learningoutcomes:
Knowledge:
•Specific knowledge of the use of LIDAR and GIS•General knowledge of the theory and technology behind central digital resources which can be used for the study of landscape and larger territories, including remote sensing.
•Understanding of the significance of digital resources for the study of landscape and larger territories and as innovative tools in the development of landscape architecture.
Skills:
•To be able to collect and handle data from the internet for use in studies of landscape and larger territories.
•To be able to apply LIDAR to the surveying of terrain and vegetation.
•To be able to apply GIS to simulate wind and water flow.
General competence:
•The ability to apply theoretical knowledge in connection with practical exercises.
•The ability to apply LIDAR and GIS through practical exercises with a certain degree of complexity.
•The ability to reflect critically on the possibilities and limitations of digital resources in relation to the study of andscape, larger territories and the development of landscape architecture.
Teaching is undertaken through a series of lectures, text reviews and practical exercises, individually or in groups.
The following courseworkrequirements must be met before the exam can take place:
•Reflective notes.
•Documentation of exercises using LIDAR and GIS
Evaluation of the study program is in accordance with the quality assurance system for the educational activities at UiT Norway's Arctic University and evaluation plans at UMAK, Academy of Fine Arts.
| Vurderingsform | Gruppering | Karakterskala | Kommentar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hjemmeeksamen | Individuell | A-F |
65 404 Perspectives on nature and landscape practices
Admission to the International Master of Landscape Architecutre, specializing in subartic landscape and territorial studies.
The course gives insight into the relationship between perspectives on nature and different landscape practices. The course focuses on how different perceptions of nature leave their mark on the landscape. This focus applies both to how different perspectives on nature have shaped the development of landscapes over time, and how they unfold in contemporary discussions about land use and major landscape interventions.The Sámi perspective on nature and associated landscape practices will be included as a central theme in relation to the understanding of the cultural landscape in the Arctic/subarctic. The course forms a foundation for students to develop a reflective relationship to different perspectives on nature and use this both in the understanding of relevant issues and in reflection over their own landscape architectural praxis.
After passing the course, students will have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
- Specific knowledge of perspectives on nature in the Arctic/subarctic, including Sámi perspectives and associated landscape practices.
- General knowledge about different perspectives on nature and their influence on the landscape currently and historically.
- Understanding of the relationship between perspectives on nature and different landscape practices.
Skills:
- To be able to identify specific landscape forms and landscape uses which represent different perspectives of nature.
- To be able to identify arguments and points of view in discussions around land use and major landscape interventions that represent different perspectives of nature.
- To be able to describe and discuss landscape architectural issues from a position which considers the perspectives on nature.
General competence:
- The ability to independently apply theoretical knowledge about perspectives on nature in the analysis of landscapes and more extensive landscape interventions.
- The ability to orient oneself in complex issues relating to the landscapes professional field and identifying central aspects connected to perspectives on nature.
- The ability to reflect over own perspectives on nature.
Teaching is undertaken through a series of lectures, text reviews and a combination of oral and written presentations, individually or in groups.
| Obligatorisk arbeidskrav | Påkrevde arbeidskrav | Oppmøte påkrevd | Kommentar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annet - spesifiser i kommentarfeltet | Ikke påkrevd | The following work requirements must be met before the exam can take place: • Reflective notes • Text presentation |
| Vurderingsform | Gruppering | Karakterskala | Kommentar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hjemmeeksamen | Gruppe | A-F | • Written response to a given theme. Range 5-8 pages (approx. 1750 – 2800 words) Grading is given on a scale from A – F, where F is a fail. |
65 510 Urban practices
NOTE: This course is taught in Tromsø and requires admission to Landscape architecture studies on master level.
Through the course, you will learn to differentiate between urban, landscape and territorial practices. These practices make it possible to add different perspectives to the spectrum of human activities which impact and form landscapes in the Arctic/subarctic region. These three perspectives overlap with each other and are thematised in the studio courses. This course’s start pointand research work are connected explicitly to urban practices. With a practical focus, it underscores how we actively form landscapes through different practices in interaction with the landscape's specific ecosystem. Urban practices are fundamentally linked to the city as a phenomenon but cannot be strictly limited to defined city structures or forms of development. In modern societies, where accessibility has, to a large extent, replaced density as a measure of proximity, traditional binaries such as city-country and centre-periphery will often be misleading in relation to the results of contemporary urbanisation processes. These urban practices can therefore unfold across densely populated regions and open landscapes. Not solely reserved for larger urban communities, which there are relatively few of in the Arctic/subarctic, they are equally connected to traditional towns and their transformation through contemporary urbanisation processes. Central to the course is an ecosystem-based understanding of theinteraction between urban practices and natural processes. This understanding is essential when dealing with the climatic challenges which are connected to (urban) life in the Arctic/subarctic.
After passing the course,the student will have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
•Specific knowledge about the interaction between urban practices and ecosystems in the Arctic/subarctic landscape.
•Specific knowledge about the climatic challenges which are connected to (city) life in the Arctic/subarctic.•General knowledge about urban conditions in the Arctic/subarctic and a basic understanding of contemporary urbanisation processes.
•Understanding of the role of landscape architecture in relation to urban practices and the ambition of sustainable societal development.
Skills
•Be able to analyse landscapes and identify the interaction between urban practices and ecosystems.
•Be able todevelop landscape architectural responses to issue connected to urban practices, at an advanced level, through design research.
•Be able to incorporate and apply own observations and experience to qualify landscape architectural project proposals.•Be able to incorporate and apply basic knowledge about biodiversity and ecosystems to qualify landscape architectural project proposals.
•Be able to convey landscape architectural intentions in a manner which expresses empathy with and understanding of the relevantlandscape.
General competence
•The ability to independently apply knowledge, skills and, to a certain degree, facilitate own working process.
•The ability to describe the field’s issues with a certain degree of complexity.
•The ability to collaborate with others in the field and, to a certain degree, take responsibility for own and others learning.
Project-based teaching with individual or group supervision. In addition, teaching will be implemented through site visits, fieldwork, lectures and workshops. Review of project work through group seminars constitutes an essential part of the teaching.The teaching invites critical study of existing, and development of new, practices, which can support the ambition of sustainable societal development.
The following work requirements must be met before the exam can take place:•Presentationof analysis work.•Completed fieldwork.•Documented design exploration in association with the project.
| Vurderingsform | Gruppering | Karakterskala | Kommentar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annen vurderingsform, definer i kommentarfelt | Individuell | Bestått / ikke bestått |
65 511
65 608 Landscape practices
Admission to the International Master of Landscape Architecutre, specializing in subartic landscape and territorial studies.
Through the course, you will learn to differentiate between urban, landscape and territorial practices. These practices make it possible to add different perspectives to the spectrum of human activities which impact and form landscapes in the Arctic/subarctic region. These three perspectives overlap with each other and are thematised in the studio courses. This course’s start point and research work are connected explicitly to landscape practices.With a practical focus, it underscores how we actively form landscapes through different practices in interaction with the landscapes’ specific ecosystems.Landscape practices can, among other things, be connected to recreational use of landscapes, the cultivation of landscapes, raw material extraction and other uses of natural resources, as well as the adaptation and design of landscapes in connection with major construction projects. The concept of landscape practices also includes landscapes continual transformation, how different landscapes practices have replaced each other or developed over time, in addition to completelynew forms of landscape use. Central to this course is a discussion of the culture-nature binary and different perspectives on nature, including issues connected to the idea of the Anthropoceneas a new geological epoch. This discussion is essential in relation to the understanding of the landscape in the Arctic/subarctic, characterized by humans use through generations, but which is now increasingly also shaped by new types of activities and influenced by humans' impact on global climate and global nutrient cycles.
After passing the course, the student will have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
•Specific knowledge about the relationship between perspectives on nature and landscape practices.
•General knowledge about landscapes in the Arctic/subarctic and landscapes ongoing transformation which follows from shifting practices.
•Knowledge of nature restoration and ecological restoration.
•Understanding of landscape architectures role in relation to landscape practices and the ambition of sustainable societal development.
Skills:
•To be able to analyse landscape with the view to identify how they are impacted and formed through different landscape practices.
•To be able to develop landscape architectural responcesto issues connected to landscape practices, at an advanced level,through design research.
•To be able to incorporate and apply own observations and experiences to qualify landscape architectural project proposals.
•To be able to incorporate and apply basic knowledge about biodiversity and ecosystems to qualify landscape architectural project proposals.
•To be able to convey landscape architectural intentions in a manner which expresses empathy and understanding for the relevant landscape.
General Competence:
•The ability to independently apply knowledge and skills and, to a significant degree, facilitate own work process.
•The ability to describe the issues with a significant degree of complexity.
•The ability to collaborate with others in the field and, to a significant degree, take responsibility for own and others learning.
•The ability, to a significant degree, to reflect critically upon landscape architecture’s societal relevance andthe potential role of the landscape architect.
Project-based teaching with individual or group supervision. In addition, the teaching can be implemented through site visits, fieldwork, lectures and workshops. Review of project work in group seminars constitutes an essential part of the teaching.The teaching invites critical study of existing, and development of new, practices, which can support the ambition of sustainable societal development.
| Obligatorisk arbeidskrav | Påkrevde arbeidskrav | Oppmøte påkrevd | Kommentar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annet - spesifiser i kommentarfeltet | Ikke påkrevd | The following work requirements must be met before the exam can take place:•Presentationof analysis work.•Completed fieldwork.•Documented design exploration in association with the project. |
| Vurderingsform | Gruppering | Karakterskala | Kommentar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosjektoppgave | Individuell | Bestått / ikke bestått | The exam consists of two parts:1.Exhibited work 2.Oral exam based on an oral/visual presentation of the work process connected to the exhibited work. Exams are assessed with Pass / Fail. |
65 702 Pre diploma Landscape architecture,Tromsø
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