Principles of Landscape Architecture
Course Overview
Official detailed syllabus from the ICAR Sixth Deans’ Committee curriculum.
Course Objectives
i. To familiarize students with basics of Auto-CAD software ii. To impart skills in preparation of garden designs
Theory Syllabus
Historical Importance of Indian gardens, Gardens of ancient world, Definitions, Famous gardens of India and abroad, formal, informal, free style and wild gardens, basic themes of gardens viz. circular, rectangular and diagonal themes, Steps in preparation of garden design. Use of Auto CAD in designing gardens. Factors affecting landscape design viz. initial approach, view, human choice, simplicity, topography etc., Principles of Landscape gardens viz. Axis, rhythm, balance, texture, form, mass effect, focal point, mobility, emphasis, unity and harmony etc. Elements of landscape gardens. Bio-aesthetic planning, definition, objectives, Planning and designing of home gardens, colonies, countryside planning, urban landscape, Development of institutional gardens, planning and planting of avenues, beautifying schools, railway stations, factories, bus stands, air ports corporate buildings, river banks, play grounds.
Practical Syllabus
Study of gardens, tools and implements. Use of drawing equipment, graphic symbols and notations in landscaping designing, Study and designing of different styles of gardens, Study and designing of gardens based on different themes, Designing gardens using Auto-cad, Designing gardens for home, traffic islands, schools and colleges, public buildings, factories, railway stations, air ports, religious places, play grounds, corporate buildings/ malls. Designing and planting of avenues for state and National highways, Design and establishment of Japanese, English and Mughal gardens. Visit to public, institutional and botanical gardens.
Suggested Readings
1. Arora J S. 2010. Introductory Ornamental Horticulture. ( 6th Edn.). Kalyani Publishers. 230p.
2. Randhawa G S and Mukhopadhyay A. 2001. Floriculture in India. Allied Publishers. 660p.