About the Course

will lead to a minor award at NFQ Level 5 in Fruit and Vegetable Production.

GardenDesign

Content:e course is divided between classroomlectures (20%) and studio drawing (80%).

A wide range of draing (hand-drawing)exercises will be covered. Students will beintroduced to graphic techniques used inlandscape plans – site survey, master plan,planting plan and sections.

e principles and elements of gardendesign will be explained and explored.

Students will dra a garden designproposal for a given site.

Please note additional time will need to beset aside for completing drawings at homeand each student is required to have theirown ‘drawing equipment’. A list of requiredequipment is available from the college.

is part time module will equip the learner with the knowledge skill andcompetence to devise basic garden designs using the principles of design.

Learning outcomes On completion of this course, the student should be able to: Explain the principles ofgarden design.1. Describe garden design elements2. Carry out a site survey3. Demonstrate graphic technique4. Dra a master plan5. Compile a planting plan6. Present a garden design and concept plan7. Implement safe work procedures

Who is this course suited to?is course is suited to anyonewith an interest in garden designand hand draing skills.

Award: Students who pass theirassessments will receive a QQIlevel 5 component award. issubject is worth 10 credits whichcan be counted towards furtherstudies at Level 5.

Location: National Botanic Gardens

Contact: botanic.college@teagasc.ie