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| HULG0278-1 | Plant composition
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| Lecturer : | Didier Hoyos |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Volumetry of plants - concept of colours - natural compositions set out as follows:
Visual properties of plants.
1. A subjective and objective response to plantations
2. Analysis of visual characteristics
2.1. Form
2.1.1. Prostrate plants and ground cover
a) ground cover plants
b) carpet plants
2.1.2 Mounds, domes and tufts
a) mounds
b) domes
c) tufts
2.1.3 Straight or upright shapes
2.1.4 Curved shapes
2.1.5 Finned shapes
2.1.6 Sculptural and bushy shapes
2.1.7 Oval shapes
2.1.8 Conical shapes
2.1.9 Columnar shapes
2.1.10 Tabular and stepped shapes
2.1.11 Irregular shapes
2.1.12 Determined or controlled shapes (topiary)
2.2 Line and motif (models)
2.2.1 The ascending line
2.2.2 The hanging line
2.2.3 The horizontal line
2.2.4 The diagonal line
2.2.5 Line quality
2.3. Texture
2.3.1 Fine texture
2.3.2 Rough texture
2.3.3. Average texture
2.4. Colour
2.4.1. Shade
2.4.2. Tonal value
2.4.3. Saturation
2.4.4. Perception of colours
2.4.5. The effects of colour
2.4.6. Visual energy
2.4.7. Combinations of plants
Principles of visual composition
1. The five principles of visual composition
1.1. Harmony and contrast
1.2. Balance
1.3. Emphasis and accent
1.4. Order
1.5. Scale
1.6. Movement and angles of view
2. Unity and diversity in plant composition
2.1. Plantation ideas
2.1.1 Colour
2.1.2. Texture, line and form
2.1.3. Seasonal themes
2.2.4. Smell, sound and touch
1.2.5. Taxonomic themes
1.2.6. Ecosystems |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| By the end of the course, students will be able to master: the basic rules of plant composition - plant volumetry - densitites - visual characteristics as well as knowledge of plants from a visual point of view |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Knowledge of plants - basic artistic knowledge |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Students will approach different themes (gardens through the four seasons, %coniferous- deciduous, concepts of contrast -dominant categorised according to different aspects (colours, volumetry, form, dynamic, energy), etc... These different concepts will be acquired through simple exercises leading to plans of garden plantations (set project or first year project), Each week, students will be tested on their knowledge of plants, picking up the botanical and visual characteristics of plants. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Individual work |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Students will receive a complete course in digital form.
The concept of colour and all its applications cannot be photocopied in black and white. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination: 20%
Written examination: 20%
Test on plant knowledge: 10%
Year's work: 50% |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Compulsory course
In the event of a second session, only the assessment parts will be resat.
However the oral exam and written exam must be resat together. This is because the oral exam is the defence of the written exam. |
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Contacts :
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| Didier_hoyos@hotmail.com |
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