Garden History, PGCert

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University of Greenwich

Comments about Garden History, PGCert - At the institution - Greenwich - Greater London

• Objectives
  * To learn how the history of art relates to the history of garden design * To appreciate the influences which have guided western garden design over the past 4,000 years * To gain knowledge of the main styles of garden design in the west
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements A good honours degree (2.2 or above); or equivalent professional qualification plus a certificate in garden design or relevant work experience. A portfolio of work
• Academic title
  Garden History, PGCert
• Course description
  The programme deals with the 4,000 year history of garden design in West Asia, Europe and the Americas. It does not deal with the East Asian garden design tradition at the present time.
  
  The programme can be taken by graduates in any discipline who have the interest and ability to study and interrelate texts and images with built designs. After taking these courses, students can elect either to receive the Postgraduate Certificate or to proceed to MA Garden History (the same credits cannot be used to obtain two qualifications).
  
  Courses
  
      * History and Philosophy of Garden Design
      * Garden and Landscape Design Theory

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