Practical courses for the artists, designers and writers of the future who wish to develop a competitive portfolio and experience university life. Book your place on a Summer School course today!
Throughout this course, you’ll get a solid introduction to garden and greenspace design, where you’ll learn the principles and processes that guide designers. From the drawing board to the outdoors, you’ll explore the entire creative journey, from sketching to creating detailed design plans.
In addition to developing your design skills, you’ll learn the importance of sustainability in greenspace design, considering environmental impacts and how to make spaces that work in harmony with nature. You’ll also discover how design can address the challenges of climate change and the growing need for green spaces in urban areas.
The course will cover topics including garden design principles, approaches to greenspace design, site surveying, development of concepts, 2D plan drafting and graphics, an introduction to hard landscaping materials, an introduction to planting design, and 3D modelling.
During visits to public gardens, you will be invited to appraise the spaces for their functionality, use of design principles, and aspects of sustainability.
Group discussion and creative thinking will be encouraged throughout the week, including around making changes in current design approaches to better future-proof outdoor spaces.
During this course, you will:
be introduced to the fundamental principles of garden design
explore aspects of design psychology
practice garden surveying techniques using tape measures
learn how to draw scaled garden design plans by hand
use industry-standard plan graphics and drafting techniques
learn how to choose hard landscaping materials for gardens
delve into the principles of planting design
explore the past, present, and future of public greenspace design
consider the importance of sustainability in greenspace design and explore ways to control environmental impacts
experiment with 3D modelling methods
be introduced to aspects involved in running a garden design business
create two design projects for use in a future portfolio.
This is a unique opportunity to learn new skills and start your portfolio if you’re interested in pursuing a career in garden design or landscape architecture.
By the end of this course you will have acquired a range of practical skills in technical drawing and design development and communication processes, as well as a foundation knowledge of design principles, materials, planting design, and sustainability in garden design.
During the course you will produce a design plan for a set garden design brief, as well as plans and models according to a set brief for a public greenspace project.
These could be used as part of a portfolio to support college or university applications, job applications, or as a professional portfolio if you start your own design business in the future.
Social Events:
We appoint NTU Student Ambassadors who host social events on Monday and Wednesday evening to help you make friends across the whole of our summer school programme for 15 – 17 year olds, which are free to attend.
Duke of Edinburgh:
This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential Award and is an amazing opportunity to make new friends and memories. It will be fun and gently challenging, allowing you to follow your passion and discover talents you never knew you had.
DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.
You must also attend the social events that are planned on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and you must plan and attend your own social activities with other participants on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Prices:
Course: £525.00 + (optional) Accommodation: £259.00
You can find out more about our facilities, tutors and how to book your place on the NTU website.