Introduction to garden design

Ideal for beginners, you will learn the basic concepts behind garden design, including the required techniques to bring ideas to life and present them well. You will discuss sources of inspiration and undertake practical tasks, including drawing up outline plans and creating sample boards.

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Key course information

Dates
31/05/12 - 28/06/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
5 weeks

Time
10:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £118
Senior fee: £118
Concession: £62

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VF414

Availability
This date is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Ideal for beginners, the aim of this course is to introduce an outline of contemporary garden design, focusing on the development of an urban garden. You will learn the principals behind good design with a look at a wide range of contemporary garden styles. By the end of the course you will have an insight into current design thinking and how to successfully present a garden design project to clients.

What topics will we cover?

You will learn about design principals and be shown how the practical aspects of the design process work from basic surveying, creating concept plans and mood boards to basic planting design, specifications and budgets. You will be shown through the stages of a project from concept to presentation, putting this into practice by undertaking and presenting your own small garden design project working to our brief.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Understand the general concepts behind garden design.
- Be able to do basic site surveying; mood boards and plans.
- Have an insight into hard landscaping materials and planting design
- Have gained an awareness of sourcing materials & plants
- Understand the skills required to further your interest in garden design
- follow good studio practice.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

No previous experience is necessary. This course is for anyone with an interest in garden design.
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, handouts and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.
Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your
English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

A mixture of lectures, and practical work on individual projects and informal group discussions. This
course will include a visit to a garden.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Basic materials and equipment are provided. You should bring A3 graph paper, scale ruler, pencil, eraser, ink ballpoint for final plan, compass. You need to bring £7 entrance fee plus transport cost to the garden.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You can extend and develop your interest in design through our range of art and design courses, e.g. Design drawing for interiors, computer aided design, mosaics, interior- and garden design. Please see the main course guide for details of other courses that we run.
Please see the main course guide for details of other interior design courses that we run.

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Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

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Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
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