克莱恩学院

Unique in the north of England and approved by the Society of Gardeners, this Garden Design Foundation Degree is ideal for those who want to become a professional Garden Designer. Progress directly onto the Level 6 programme to convert your Foundation Degree into a BA (Hons).Craven College is the only provider of Garden Design at Foundation Degree Level in the region. You will develop your knowledge of sophisticated software such as VectorWorks, SketchUp Pro and Adobe Photoshop CC to develop your professional status.Your expert tutors are Gold Award winners at the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2018 and in conjunction with students, the Harrogate Flower Show with Secret Garden 2014, The Equilibrium Garden 2009 and Student Garden in 2008.You will develop specific knowledge of all aspects of garden design including site analysis and surveying, the art and science of plant use, graphics and rendering skills, computer-aided design, and elements of garden history and conservation. You will develop the practical, managerial and academic skills to successfully design gardens and run a small business. You will also build up a range of transferable skills and knowledge, including business and contract management, creativity, innovation and problem-solving.The course includes lectures and demonstrations, practical and creative drawing sessions, site visits, and the design of several ‘real’ gardens. Through work experience, you will develop the skills needed to work with a range of different clients and to liaise with those in the horticultural and construction industries. The learning progress involves more practically based exercises that build on lecture and seminar study such as peer group discussion and modelling exercises. The opportunity to be involved in portfolio-based projects will enable you to use research skills and further your own interests in specific areas of garden design. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed by reports, presentations and vocationally based briefs.You will be expected to undertake 8-10 hours of personal study each week such as reading journal articles and books, undertaking research and preparing for assessments. Your independent study is also supported by the excellent Learning Hub at the Aireville Campus in addition to the College’s Specialist Support Centre. The average class size for this course is 8-10.