DIPLOMA IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Landscape Architecture combines both art and science. It is a profession that designs, plans and manages exterior spaces and land through the use of land and water elements to create practical and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. The works of landscape architecture not only add values but also provide living comforts in residential area, work place and playing spaces. Landscape Architects serve not only as designers but they help create spaces that respond to human activities and their need in spaces for meeting and leisure.

Students will be exposed to the knowledge and will be taught skills required in landscape planning, design and researches for areas such as public park, residential areas, industrial, commercial and etc. Landscape Architect is also professional profession in Malaysia and world instead. Our program always refer to Institute of Landscape Architecture Malaysia (ILAM) advice and requirements as well as industry needs.



Programme Outline

Diploma in Landscape Architecture curriculum emphasize on design studio projects, which is the primary academic component of each semester. Students will undergo 12-15 hours studio in a week to ensure the projects that will be presenting by the students hit the standard. This studio training is coupled with imaginative and comprehensive instruction in landscape architectural history, technology, theory, digital media, techniques of representation and professional concerns. Besides, students will also expose with field work and site visit for better understanding of area and construction of each development process.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To produce quality, competent and versatile graduates to perform the task in the field of Landscape Architecture
To enable graduates to apply their knowledge and skills in design discipline in relation to the environment enhancement and conservation
To produce graduates with technically competent in problem solving, analytic thinking, wholly creative based on ideas supported with facts
To produce graduates who are able to demonstrate mastery in communication skills
To produce graduates who are able to comprehend, analyse and integrate natural environment and human factors

COURSE HANDLING METHODS
Studio work consists of 12-15 hours a week, lecture, tutorial, site visit, project analysis, nursery practice, CAD Lab and industrial training.

MODE
Full-Time

DURATION
3 years / 6 semesters

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Pass SPM / SPMV with 3 credits in any subjects preferable in Mathematics or Arts Or
Any certificate recognized by the Malaysia Government with at least CGPA not less than 2.00

CAREER PROSPECT
Graduates normally proceed to or continue with employment as draft man or assistant in architectural practise as follows

• Assistant Architect
• Construction Technical Assistant
• Assistant Architect
• Draughtsman
• Technical Assistant
• Site Supervisor

YEAR 1
Graphic Communication
Introduction To Landscape Architecture
Landscape Design Studio I
Plant Material
History of Landscape Architecture

YEAR 2
Landscape Design Studio II
Landscape Construction I
Principle of Ecology
Landscape Design Studio III
Landscape Construction II
Site Planning
Planting Design
Introduction to Soil Science
CAD 2D

YEAR 3
Landscape Design Studio IV
Landscape Construction III
Presentation Skills
Safety & Health
Horticulture & Nursery Practices
Practical Training & Report Writing