| Aims and
objectives
Students will complete the above project, chosen by the college,
using the following acquired skills:- |
| Site survey
- Site evaluation plan
- Outline/sketch plan
- Contour Plan
- Specification Documentation
- Planting plan
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Client brief
- Functional diagram plan
- Section/elevation
- Layout Plans
- Key Plans
- Full business correspondence
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Assignment 3
Design project 3 is as above with the students having to produce full
plans and details for the whole site to include construction details,
specification documents, costings and schedules of work. Full planting
plans will be required. These will include a plant list containing
descriptions, maintenance information and plant numbers to facilitate
ordering.
Advanced CAD WorkshopGarden Photography Workshop
Photographer of the year 2000, Clive Nichols runs this course and
is a must for serious garden and plant photographers who want to see
their work in print. Day one begins with a stimulating lecture on
how to improve your photography. You will then have the opportunity
to put these ideas into practice On day two , Clive will show you
how to present your photographs professionally and how to market yourself
and your work to various media ie. magazines, calendar and greeting
card publishers.
Research Project 3
Soft Landscape Portfolio - Comprising of plant groupings which demonstrate: |
- Colour Theory
- Complimentary groupings
- Texture and Form
- Seasonal Interest
- Companion Planting
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- Geographical Origin
- North American Climatic Zones
- European Climatic Zones
- Environmental Considerations
- Layout Composition
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| This will be an integral part
of your professional portfolio acting as a sales and marketing tool. |
Business & Marketing Plan
Students will produce a full business plan to include cash flow and
profit and loss which will aid them in their business start up.
Final Exam
Written professional practice exam covering all aspects of the profession. |
