Program Overview
Garden Design - Intermediate
Overview
Gain an in-depth understanding of garden design processes and procedures, from interpreting briefs to presenting design proposals. Study one morning per week over ten weeks, in Writtle.
Full Description
Having completed this intermediate course you'll be able to:
- appraise and interpret the client and project brief
- prepare site survey and site analysis (SWOT) of a project site
- compile a mood board/concept board for proposed design ideas
- prepare site functional analysis and functional diagrams based on the briefs
- develop complex design principles into an interim sketch design
- develop outline hard and soft landscape materials
- develop a final sketch design layout
- present final design proposals in 2D and 3D formats.
This course assumes some previous knowledge, and you should first have completed our ten-week Garden Design – An Introduction course.
We ask you to bring your own drawing materials (pencils, pens, scale ruler, flexi-curve, set-squares and an A2 sized drawing portfolio). Advice will be given on specific drawing materials and equipment throughout the course. Drawing paper will be supplied.
Free parking is available on campus in Writtle: we'll issue a permit to you and ask that it's clearly displayed in your vehicle. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available; please bring any other refreshments.
Who Should Attend?
This course is open to anyone with an interest in garden design, who has previously completed our Garden Design – An Introduction course.
Dates
Dates tbc
Where You'll Study
Your Faculty
At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.
Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.
Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.
Where Can I Study?
Writtle Campus
Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.
Fees & Funding
Course Fees
Standard Booking
£480
Entry Requirements
To join this course you should first have studied Garden Design – An Introduction.
We'll ask you to bring your own drawing materials (pencils, pens, scale ruler, flexi-curve, set-squares and an A2 sized drawing portfolio). Advice will be given on specific drawing materials and equipment throughout the course.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.
Program Outline
Outline:
Content:
- Interpreting client briefs
- Site survey and analysis
- Mood board and concept board creation
- Site functional analysis and diagrams
- Complex design principles development
- Hard and soft landscape materials outline
- Final sketch design layout
- Final design proposal presentation in 2D and 3D
Structure:
- 10-week course
- One morning per week
- Held in Writtle
Course Schedule:
- Saturdays from 27 April–29 June 2024, 8.30–11.30am
Individual Modules:
- Module 1: Client Brief Interpretation
- Module 2: Site Survey and Analysis
- Module 3: Mood Board and Concept Board Creation
- Module 4: Site Functional Analysis and Diagrams
- Module 5: Complex Design Principles Development
- Module 6: Hard and Soft Landscape Materials Outline
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Classroom learning
- Hands-on experience
Faculty:
- Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
Unique Approaches:
- Blending of classroom learning with hands-on experience
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Garden designer
Opportunities:
- Employment in garden design firms
- Freelance garden design work
Outcomes:
- In-depth understanding of garden design processes and procedures
- Ability to appraise and interpret client briefs
- Proficiency in site survey and analysis
- Skill in mood board and concept board creation
- Expertise in site functional analysis and diagram development
- Competence in complex design principles development
- Knowledge of hard and soft landscape materials
- Ability to develop final sketch design layouts
- Proficiency in presenting final design proposals in 2D and 3D
Overview:
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university with students from 185 countries. It is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to education and research. ARU has been recognized as the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and has received a Gold award for the quality of its education in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The context mentions that ARU is committed to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for students, staff, and communities. It also highlights the university's focus on providing outstanding facilities and opportunities for student growth.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Ambition:
ARU is academically ambitious for its students and strives to provide high-quality education.Excellence:
ARU is ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for graduate employment and has been recognized for its excellence in education, social work, and sports science.Collaboration:
ARU fosters collaboration between students, businesses, and partners, and its courses are recognized by industry and professionally accredited.Impact:
ARU conducts impactful research that addresses pressing issues and makes a difference in the community.Enterprise:
ARU encourages entrepreneurship and provides mentorship, support, and start-up funding through the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy.Enthusiasm:
ARU's can-do attitude and infectious enthusiasm set it apart from other universities.Academic Programs:
The context mentions that ARU offers a wide range of courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate research, college courses, apprenticeships, short courses, and distance learning programs. It also highlights the university's commitment to providing career-ready graduates.
Other:
The context mentions that ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle. It also highlights the university's commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Entry Requirements: To join this course you should first have studied Garden Design – An Introduction. We'll ask you to bring your own drawing materials (pencils, pens, scale ruler, flexi-curve, set-squares and an A2 sized drawing portfolio). Advice will be given on specific drawing materials and equipment throughout the course. By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.
