Landscape design is an art, a craft and a science. A true landscape designer should be proficient in all three aspects. This landscape design course is a foray into the fascinating world of gardens, from plant science to the art of creating a green oasis. The course is addressed to those who are passionate about botany and horticulture, as well as to those who want to pursue a career in the field.
Module II of the Landscape Design Course is addressed to students passionate about landscaping, with experience in the field, who want to deepen the knowledge gained so far and maybe turn it into a business idea.
Diana Codrean, the tutor of the Landscape Design Course, also held a summer school program at Cembra this year, on garden design. You can find more details about it here.
Enroll in Module I here.
The workshops are correlated to the acquired theoretical notions, aiming for gradual skill development, as needed in this industry. The approach will include both manual and digital techniques, while the course covers essential information regarding the main topic – landscape design – but also related to other areas of interest (marketing, business, ecology, legislation, architecture).
The theoretical part is divided into 5 topics:
T1. Week 1: February 14 – February 20
History of Gardens: The Italian Renaissance
Principles of garden design: Balance and proportion. Unity and repetition. Movement and rhythm
Garden elements and styles: Alpine gardens and cliffs
The science of plants
Business notions
T2. Week 3: February 28 – March 6
History of Gardens: French Traditions
Principles of garden design
Garden Elements and Styles: Contemporary French Style
The science of plants: The Power and Language of Flowers
Business notions: Daily activities
T3. Week 4: March 7-13
The history of gardens
Garden design principles: Contrast and color. Focal points and simplicity
Garden elements and styles
The science of plants: Plant Psychology
Business notions: Business Essentials: name, logo, branding
T4. Week 5: March 14-20
History of Gardens: English Gardens
Principles of garden design: Digital MOODBOARD presentation
Garden elements and styles
The science of plants
Business notions: Customer service
T5. Week 7: March 28 – April 3
History of gardens: Spain
Principles of garden design
Garden elements and styles
The science of plants: Propagation and Genetics
Getting Started: What Do You Need? Marketing strategies (website, social media)
T6. Week 8: April 4-10
History of Gardens: India
Principles of garden design
Garden elements and styles: Scandinavian style
The science of plants: Soil and water
Business notions: Working from home
T7. Week 9: April 11 – 17
History of Gardens: China
Principles of garden design
Garden elements and styles: Industrial style
The science of plants: Plant propagation
Business notions: Business Support
EASTER HOLIDAY
T8. Week 10: May 2-8
History of Gardens: Japan
Landscaping Principles: AutoCAD (Beginner Level)
Garden elements and styles
The science of plants: Diseases and Pests
Business notions
T9. Week 12: May 16-22
The history of gardens
Landscaping Principles: AutoCAD (Beginner Level)
Garden Elements and Styles: Shabby Chic Style
The science of plants: Invasive Plants
Notions of business
T10. Week 13: May 23 – 29
The history of gardens
Landscaping Principles: SketchUp (Beginner Level)
Garden elements and styles
The science of plants: Principles of environment and ecology in the garden
Business notions: Rights and duties
T11. Week 14: 30 May – June 5
The history of gardens
Landscaping Principles: SketchUp (Beginner Level)
Garden elements and styles
The science of plants:
Business notions: Budget
The practical workshops will be divided over 5 weeks and will take place on weekends, in Brașov, on Saturday between 9: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 00 and on Sunday between 8: 00-13: 00.
In total, there will be 65 hours of practice, structured as follows:
P1. Week 2: February 26-27
P2. Week 6: March 26-27
P3. Week 10:14 – May 15
P4. Week 15: 10-11 June
P5. Week 16: 18 – 19 June
The workshops cover the following activities:
Module II of the Landscape Design Course consists of 5 large projects (medium and large gardens), using both manual and digital techniques.
4.500,00 RON
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Our workshops and courses focus on the study and research of natural subjects through various disciplines, such as botanical art and flower design, landscape design, cyanotype, linocut, ink and textile dye. In forms of short workshops, distance learning, summer schools, art retreats and long term courses, our tutors aim to investigate creative explorations and authentic approaches of urban and wild nature.
