general emphasis on theoretical and conceptual topics, gradually becoming increasingly
focussed on practical and professional aspects. Throughout, the key educational intent will
be to create an understanding of design as a process, providing students with the ability
to progress design projects in a logical and rational sequence from concept to reality. The
priority will be to help students to learn to think like a designer, to enable them to find
solutions to the design problems they have been set. This will stress the need to think
contextually, that is, to consider their project within its wider environmental and social
context. Technical and practical skills are also an integral part of the requirements of the
profession but clearly, in one year the depth of knowledge which can be gained in specific
areas is limited. These limits will be identified and stressed to students and the need to
involve specialist advisors at all stages of a real project emphasised.
Term 1
Module: Design 1
OBJECTIVES:
To introduce the fundamental principles of golf course routing and layout design.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
The process of routing a golf course to best fit the site, and its integration with the existing
landscape.
Key criteria to be satisfied - prioritization of criteria. Importance of safety criteria.
Site appraisal and analysis. Site area, development density, and type of development.
Introduction to graphic techniques. Introduction to CAD.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:
Studio-based teaching and Critiques. Site visits. Independent study and project work.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
An appreciation of the key criteria to be satisfied in routing a golf course.
Basic skills required to communicate a layout plan graphically.
Module: Golf Course Establishment and Management 1
OBJECTIVES:
To introduce the fundamental principles of golf course construction.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
A series of site visits coupled with in class work describing the construction sequences and
processes behind a golf course project.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:
Lectures. Site visits. Independent study and essay.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
A basic understanding of environmental construction techniques and how they are applied to the
golf course design process.
Module: Landscape design and communication
OBJECTIVES To help students learn to draw, use a variety of materials, practice skills in
graphic communication.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS
A course exploring the basic skills of observational drawing, constructed perspective and
graphic design. An introduction to photoshop .
TEACHING METHODS
Studio and site based teaching; tutorials/critiques/feedback
Independent study and projects
LEARNING OUTCOMES
A working understanding of the basic principles of the graphics involved in the design of
spaces and an ability to communicate this understanding graphically and verbally. Basic
proficiency in the graphic communication of design.
Module: History
OBJECTIVES:
To outline the history of golf and the evolution of the design of golf courses.
To introduce some of the seminal influences on contemporary landscape design & to analyze
important design prototypes & precedents.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
Golf Course Design: The origins and stages of evolution of the game of golf, the history of golf
course design and the development of golf course architecture. Architects and styles. Evolution
of equipment and playing conditions.
Landscape Design: Mediaeval & Renaissance Gardens; Introduction to the 18C landscape
garden; Kent and Brown; The Picturesque; Loudon and the Gardenesque; Victorian Parks.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:
Lectures, Seminars. Independent study and essay writing.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
An overview of the origins of the game of golf and the courses on which it is played. A working
knowledge of the factors which have shaped the evolution of the art of golf course architecture,
including its most influential and distinguished proponents. An appreciation of the principal historic
styles and precedents in European landscape history. An understanding of the relevance of
landscape design history for golf architects.
Module: Environmental Science
OBJECTIVES:
An introduction to the physical processes which shape the landscape.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
Geomorphology – An introduction to weathering, slope formation, mass movement, fluvial, glacial
and coastal processes. An introduction to the management of ongoing processes.
Climatology- Global and UK climatological factors, including; the climatic system and its evolution;
energy exchanges and air pollution; boundary layer climates; influence of topography on wind
flow.
Soil Science – The origin of the soil: soil formation and weathering; soil structure, density, texture
and porosity; organic matters; soil organisms; cation exchange; fertilisers and composts.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:
Lectures. Independent study and essay.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
A clear understanding of fundamental processes which shape the landscape.
Term 2
Module: Design 2
OBJECTIVES:
The creative resolution of design issues relating to specific golf holes; green, tee, and bunker
design is the focus along with the integration of golf within the context of the landscape.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
Design of a golf hole. Form and function of design elements; tees, fairways, and greens. The
placement of bunkers and hazards. Analysis of the function of hazards in golf course design and
the playing of the game. Development of understanding of topographical survey, levels and
landforms. Plan graphics and computer aided perspective drawing.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:
Studio-based teaching and Critiques. Site visits. Independent study and project work.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
Development of the basic design skills required to refine a layout framework to scheme design
stage.
Familiarity with design theory. Refinement of understanding of the principles of designing a good
golf hole. Further development of graphics skills, AutoCAD, and
visualisation techniques.
Module: Golf Course Establishment and Management 2
OBJECTIVES:
To develop an understanding of the technical aspects of constructing a golf course. An
introduction to construction drawings and specifications as they pertain to golf course design.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
Introduction to drainage systems, golf green construction techniques, construction drawing and
specification production.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:
Lectures. Independent study and project report.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
Basic working knowledge of the theory and practice of drainage and irrigation design for golf
courses.
Module: Golf Corse Architectural Theory
OBJECTIVES:
To investigate and discuss some current theories of golf course design and relate these and their
practical outcomes to the process of golf course design; to develop the ability to record and
present research information, through literature review; and to engage in seminar based
discussions; to develop ability to analyze and evaluate design decisions made by others, through
recording and criticising selected case studies.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
Theories and application of golf course design, using literature and projects from U.K., Europe,
U.S.A. and Australia; a critical review in written and oral form, of a self-selected book related to
the theory or practice of golf course.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:
Illustrated lectures and seminars: Students will prepare an presentation for review at the end of
term.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
Demonstrate critical judgment through the form, content and presentation of individual seminars;
contributions to seminars delivered by others; and competence in analysing and critiquing
professionally designed case studies. An awareness of current golf design theory and its
applications in practice.
Module: Sculpture
OBJECTIVES:
To give students an understanding of the sculptural process and how it relates to the process of
creating golf forms.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
Development of two projects utilizing varied sculptural material. The first project is the sculpting
of a scale model of a golf green; the second project is the sculpting of a scale model of chosen
golf hole from a studio project.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:
Studio based module.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
An understanding of relevant principles of sculpture and how these may be applied to the golf
landscape. Comprehension of how to think creatively and artistically while understanding the
physical properties and constraints of materials.
Term 3
Module: Design 3
OBJECTIVES:
The creative resolution of design issues in a 9-hole golf course context with special reference to
spatial analysis, routing, and circulation patterns. To study in further depth the detail design of
greens, tees, bunkers and other golf course features, and how to integrate these in the design of
a golf hole which fits site characteristics.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
Green design, tee design, bunker design. 3-D model of green. Introduction to level survey
techniques. Detailed earthworks, levels, contours, and spot heights. Earthworks quantities.
Detail design of a golf hole. Introduction to golf course construction, sequence and techniques.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:
Lectures. Studio tuition and project work.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
An ability to analyze the spatial relationships of golf holes in relation to their context.
An understanding of how a golf course integrates with the landscape.
A sound working knowledge of detail design of the main golf course features.
Module: Golf Course Establishment and Management 3
OBJECTIVES:
A detailed understanding of creating construction drawings and specifications for a golf course
project.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
Construction drawings and specifications will be created from the concurrent studio projects.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:
Lectures. Independent study and project report.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
A thorough understanding of the construction drawing and specification production.
Module: Golf Course Analysis
OBJECTIVES:
To investigate and discuss some recent historical golf course projects and their practical
outcomes and relate these findings to the selected Major Design Project subject.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
An illustrated summary of relevant golf course design precedents which establish the key
principles that generated their design and a demonstration of how these principles are applied to
the M.D.P.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:
Site visitations, sketch books, and discussion.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
An understanding of how to appraise an existing layout. Introductory practical experience in
undertaking course visits and layout analysis,
Module: Professional Practice
OBJECTIVES:
To give students an understanding of the economic principles underlying the supply and demand
for golf facilities and the determination of development feasibility.
To introduce conditions of contract, specification writing, Bills of Quantity, construction.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
Business Management: Golf in Scotland: supply and demand. Development feasibility. Market
analysis. Product specification. Financial analysis. Risk evaluation and sources of finance.
Business systems. Key financial controls. Business measures.
Contract/Construction: Role of Golf Course Architect in project team and project management.
Contract responsibilities, document tendering, conduct of work, timing, general conditions of
contract, fees, project administration and specification writing. The role of the Contractor. An
introduction to the construction process.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:
Lectures. Independent study and project work.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
A basic knowledge of economic principles governing golf development. Specific knowledge of
contract responsibilities of the golf architect. An introduction to preparation of contract
documentation. An introduction to the construction process.
Term 4
Module: Major Design Project
OBJECTIVES:
To draw together the understanding and skills acquired through terms 1-3 and apply these to a
full golf course design.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:
Site survey and analysis. Preparation of detailed project brief and design report. Masterplan of
18-hole golf course, detailed working drawings for 3 holes. Specification and BoQ extracts.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:
The emphasis is on independent study to enable students to demonstrate competence. Tutorial
guidance is available.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
To demonstrate basic competence in the practice of golf course design at a professional level.
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