Engineering and Science General and Environmental Sciences
Programme Overview
Highlights
Aims/Objectives
- To introduce students to the history and theory of landscape architecture, the basic principles and practical skills of landscape design
- To familiarize students with the applications of computer-aided technologies in designing landscape.
- To enable students to develop a sound approach to landscape design, and to acquire some commonly required practical skills.
- To prepare students for further continuing and specialized learning in landscape architecture.
On completion of the programme, students should be able to
- describe the history and theory of landscape architecture;
- apply the basic principles and practical skills of landscape design in landscaping planning;
- apply computer-aided technologies in designing landscape;
- critically discuss landscape architecture.
Programme Details
Application Code | 2180-GS002A | - |
Days / Time
- Saturday,
- Admiralty Learning Centre / United Learning Centre / Island East Campus
Modules & Class Details
Modules
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Ecological planning and design
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Landscape graphics and planning
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Landscape technology (including site engineering and landscape constructions)
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Planting practice (including contract principles, documents and administration)
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Landscape practice (including contractual processes involved in the implementation of landscape projects)
Teachers
Teacher Information
Prof Leslie Chen
JP, BSc(Cornell), MLA (Cornell), HKILA
- Founding head of the Division of Landscape Architecture and Director / co-founder of The Master of Landscape Architecture program, Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong;
- Honorary Professor, HKU SPACE;
- Honorary Professor, THEi
- Board of Directors, Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC)
- Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries
- Member, Advisory Committee on Countryside Conservation
- Member, Lantau Development Advisory Committee
- Member, Arboriculture and Horticulture Industry Development Advisory Committee
- Member, Urban Forestry Advisory Panel
- Member, Urban Design Advisory Group
- First appointed Dean of the Faculty of Design and Environment, Technological and Higher Educational Institute (THEi);
- Past Chairman of the Landscape Architects Registration Board (LARB);
- Past president of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA).
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
No application fee is required
Course Fee- HK$29,000 plus expenses incurred in optional field trips / site visits, subject to review.
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall:
- have completed HKCEE curriculum and have gained in the HKCEE Grade E in a science subject; or
- have completed Senior Secondary curriculum and gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in a science subject; or
- have gained other equivalent qualifications
Applicants should provide evidence of English proficiency, such as HKCEE English Language at level 2 or level 2 in English language in HKDSE Examination.
Apply
Application Form Application Form
Enrolment MethodHKU SPACE
250 King's Road,
Attn: Ms Kiki Man
- Applicants will be notified of the result of their applications three weeks after the closing date.
- Candidates do not receive notification by late February may assume their application unsuccessful.
- Early application is strongly recommended. Enrolment is normally limited to 28.
- Sufficient postage should be paid to avoid unsuccessful delivery of application.
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