UofM Course Calendar 2007-2008: Graduate Studies

Faculty of Graduate Studies
Section 6: Programs in Graduate Studies

6.38 Landscape Architecture
Head and Graduate Chair: E.B. McLachlan
Telephone: (204) 474 9458
Fax: (204) 474 7532
Email: landscapearch@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/architecture/la

Russell Building

General Office: 201 Russell

Academic Staff

Program Information
The program leading to the Master of Landscape Architecture degree at the University of Manitoba was the first graduate program in Canada. It is accredited by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, and the Department is a member in good standing of the international Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Approximately 75 full-time students are enrolled in the program, representing all regions of Canada and other countries of the world.

Study is directed towards the analysis, planning and design of exterior spaces, both urban and rural. The program emphasizes the development and testing of physical forms intended to positively affect the quality of the designed environment; forms which are responsive to societal needs, while remaining expressive of the physiographic conditions associated with specific geographic locations.

The general objectives of the program are:

the articulation of a theoretical basis for the design of the built environment

the development of a practical design methodology

the exploration of societal, technical and natural processes as form determinants

regional resources analysis and activity allocation

the investigation of issues associated with landscape architectural practice.

At all levels, the Department attempts to provide a sense of need and purpose for each student, through the investigation of contemporary urban and rural environmental problems from micro to regional scales.

Fields of Research
Faculty in the Department have a variety of research interests including: perception of the prairie landscape; landscape and infrastructure; the rural landscape; design and urban environments; the social and cultural landscape; cultural theory and design; urban design; community design using ecological principles; the use of native plants in design; children’s play environments; and public parks throughout the world.

Research Facilities
The Faculty of Architecture has an excellent library, a slide library, a products catalogue library, a woodshop, and a comprehensive CADLAB. The Department uses the Delta Marsh and Star Lake Field Stations for field ecology work.

Master of Landscape Architecture (M.Land.Arch.)

Admission
Candidates for the Master's degree in Landscape Architecture must normally possess, at the time of their registration, the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Design, or Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, or a similar degree from a recognized college or university. Advance standing may be given to candidates whose prior training and experience are judged by the department to warrant such placement.

In cases where the candidate's previous academic experience is found to be deficient, the department will normally advise the student to satisfy certain academic requirements as a prerequisite for admission to the Master's program.

The Department of Landscape Architecture has additional application requirements. Contact the department for details.

Application Deadlines:
The application deadline for September start is December 01 for all International applicants and February 01 for all Canadian/US applicants.

Applications received after February 1 will be considered if places are still available, but early application is strongly recommended.

The application deadline for January start is September 15 for all Canadian/US students.

Program Requirements
Minimum Program requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies are found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this calendar.

Second Language Reading Requirement: None

Expected Time to Graduate: Two years

Ph.D.
An interdepartmental Ph.D. program in Design and Planning is offered.

Course Descriptions

LARC 6140 Principles of Site Planning Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 079.614) An investigation of the relationship between natural and cultural processes and the landscape, with particular emphasis on the plains environment of Western Canada.

LARC 6150 Landscape Architecture Communication Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 031.615) The objectives of this course are to promote an awareness of the diversity of graphic expression and to encourage experimentation. Students are given the opportunity to practice drawing and graphic communication skills and techniques through studio exercises.

LARC 6152 Computer Aided Design, Cr.Hrs.3 This course provides an introduction to principles of computer-aided design and computer graphics from a landscape architect's perspective. The course includes introductory computer applications, CAD and other design related software.

LARC 6160 Landscape Architecture Studio 1 Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 031.616) The study of structure and order in nature and in the built environment. Investigation into structuring space by design through the principles and elements of composition.

LARC 6170 Landscape Architecture Studio 2 Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 031.617) An introduction to the design of environments which are responsive to human need and expressive of physiographic conditions. The studio serves as a forum for the synthesis of academic coursework, and provides opportunities for the investigation of urban and regional problems associated with our northern continental environment.

LARC 6180 Landscape Architecture Studio 3 Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 031.618) Exploration of analytical, conceptual, and developmental aspects of landscape design in the experimental studio setting. This Studio is offered in the Intersession term.

LARC 7120 Special Topics in Landscape Architecture Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 031.712) An assignment and conference course. A detailed study of some special topics in landscape architecture, including environmental sustainability, urban landscape technology, and housing form.

LARC 7130 Geographic Information Systems Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 031.713) The theory and application of GIS technology in the planning of urban and regional landscapes.

LARC 7160 Landscape Architectural Field Ecology Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 031.716) Field study of plant taxonomy and ecology. Approximately two weeks duration immediately prior to the beginning of fall term. For Landscape Architecture students or with consent of department head.

LARC 7170 Landscape Ecology in Design 1 Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 031.717) The course complements LARC 7160 (or 031.716) Landscape Architectural Field Ecology and expands on the concepts of communities, ecosystems, and biomes and the interactions of organisms with each other and non-living components in the environment. For Landscape Architecture students or with consent of department head. Not offered every year.

LARC 7180 Landscape Architecture Studio 6 Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 031.718) Studies of the transformation of complex design problems from theoretical constructs into physical form. Context will focus on problem domains with the regions and/or townscape domains, in either a Canadian or foreign environment. This Studio is offered in the Intersession term.

LARC 7190 Landscape Architecture Studio 4 Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 031.719) The study of design applications of highly complex problem domains of both the urban and rural landscape.

LARC 7200 Landscape Architecture Studio 5 Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 031.720) The examination of theories and their contemporary applications to regional scale landscapes with emphasis on environmental problem domains associated with land planning and design.

LARC 7210 Landscape Architecture Studio 7 Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 031.721) Advanced investigation of physical form within the context of urban and regional problem domains.

LARC 7220 Historic Landscape Preservation Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 031.722) An investigation of strategies and techniques appropriate for the research, analysis, interpretation, and preservation of the cultural landscape. Not offered every year.

LARC 7230 Professional Practice Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 031.723) A survey of the responsibilities of the professional in practice. The study includes examination of issues in professional ethics, office structure/organization, contract administration, and the scope and standards of current practice in Manitoba and in Canada. Offered every two years. Next offering 2008-2009.

LARC 7240 Research Methods in Landscape Architecture Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 031.724) This is a lecture-seminar course designed to structure and support preparation of a thesis or practicum proposal. The focus will be upon critical review of the literature and formulation of research methods appropriate to the securing, analysis, and interpretation of research in Landscape Architecture.

LARC 7250 Landscape Architecture Theory Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 031.725) Investigation of the theoretical foundations of landscape architecture in order to understand the complex nature of its practice, to identify its disciplinary boundaries, understand its multidisciplinary nature and to investigate assumptions and myths that permeate its limited discourse. Offered every two years. Next offering 2008-2009.

LARC 7260 Landscape Architecture since 1900 Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 031.726) A study of significant works of landscape architecture since 1900, including those of Canada, within the context of cultural and ideological change over the period. Prerequisite: EVLA 3180 (or 079.318) or equivalent. Offered every two years. Next offering 2007-2008.

LARC 7270 Landscape Architecture Construction Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 031.727) A comprehensive introduction to materials, methods and processes for Landscape Architecture projects. Looks at regulatory issues of human safety and techniques for communicating construction proposals and how this information is incorporated into contracts. Prerequisite: EVDS 1690 (or 079.169)

Elective Courses

Students in the program have access to a wide array of elective opportunities within the department, within the Faculty of Architecture graduate programs - Landscape Architecture, City Planning, Architecture and Interior Design and within the broader university. This allows great flexibility in establishing an independent course of studies for graduate students in the program. A listing of electives offered by the Faculty of Architecture is published each year prior to registration.


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