Introduction to Landscape

Code:

20202A2

Acronym:

20202A2

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
CNAEF	Architecture and construction

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Arquitectura (A)
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master Degree in Architecture

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIARQ	52	MIARQ	2	-	3	-	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Familiarise students with the profession and discipline of landscape architecture.

Clarification of the current vocabulary of the discipline as well as the guiding principles of interventions.

Knowledge of methodologies and the various scales of work - from landscape planning to small-scale projects.

Knowledge of some of the main works and leading landscape architects.

Learning outcomes and competences

Given the learning objectives to be achieved for this introductory course, it is understood that the teaching methodology adopted, with the presentation of various topics to be carried out by the students, after research and synthesis of information, guided by the teacher and supported by specific bibliography, will allow the students to have access to a comprehensive and diversified set of contents, which will enable them later to develop more in-depth knowledge on the selected subjects.

The preparation of research work promotes their autonomy, allowing them to learn about the importance, structure, and use of knowledge.

The work planned for assessment involves the ability to collect, select, and interpret relevant information in the area of the course linked to the future profession of architecture.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Landscape Architecture. Origin and evolution, scope and scale of intervention.

Relevant national and international works of landscape architecture.

Intervention in outdoor space and the landscape. Public urban space: gardens, parks and squares. Urban green spaces.

Landscape ecology. Cycles, metabolism and dynamics. Landscape components and metrics. Landscape multifunctionality

Green infrastructures - Permeability. Connectivity. Urban Biodiversity. Health and well-being.

Landscape planning and management. Watercourses and catchments. The river basin. Basic methodology - Analysis/Synthesis/Proposal. Cartography as a basis for work in Landscape Architecture.

Landscape policies and legislation. The European Landscape Convention.

Landscape evaluation. Impacts and their mitigation

Cultural Landscapes. Types, classification and management.

Mandatory literature

Andresen Teresa 310; Do Estádio Nacional ao Jardim Gulbenkian. ISBN: 972-678-034-9
Cabral Francisco Caldeira; A Árvore
Jellicoe Geoffrey; The landscape of man. ISBN: 0-500-27431-2

Complementary Bibliography

Telles Gonçalo Ribeiro 340; Plano verde de Lisboa. ISBN: 972-8288-74-3
Magalhães Manuela Raposo; A arquitectura paisagista. ISBN: 972-33-1686-2
Olgyay Victor; Arquitectura y clima. ISBN: 84-252-1488-2
Marsh John M.; Landscape planning. ISBN: 0-4715-2506-5
McHarg Ian L.; Proyetar con la naturaleza. ISBN: 84-252-1783-0
Johan van Lengen ; Manual do Arquitecto Descalço, Dinalivro, 2010. ISBN: 9789725765654

Teaching methods and learning activities

The theoretical presentations promote the acquisition of information on the studied subjects.

The complement bibliography presentation associated with each theme will guide the students, encouraging them to practice research, reflection, and critical about the topics covered.

The study of real situations of intervention leads to knowledge of good practice and the recognition of the importance of theory to intervene in the course.

The Group work permits the development and application of the acquired knowledge and extends personal performance.

The assessment forms are appropriate to the objectives of the course and the methodology adopted.


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Software

Softwares de Edição de Texto e Imagem
Google Earth Pro

keywords

Technological sciences > Architecture > Landscape architecture

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	19,50
Total:	19,50

Eligibility for exams

1. Attendance: 75% of theoretical and practical classes is compulsory.

2. Fulfillment of all assessment periods.

3. To pass the course, students must obtain a minimum final mark of 9.5 in the research work.

Calculation formula of final grade

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students exempt from the attendance requirements must agree with the teacher, preferably during the first week of classes, on aspects relating to their class participation.
They will not, however, be exempt from completing the assessment periods (Article 8.2 of the U.Porto Student-Worker Statute).

Classification improvement

There is no possibility of improving the grade obtained in the group work.