MA in Landscape Architecture

Second-cycle programme in Landscape Architecture

Accredited by the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education

Department
Faculty of Architecture
Duration
3 semesters
Beginning of semester
February
Intake
15 October – 5 February
ECTS credits
90
Tuition fee
EUR 2500/semester
Application fee
EUR 35
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Program description:
The Master of Landscape Architecture study programme focuses on contemporary issues of sustainable use of existing landscape resources. It follows the guidelines of IFLA/UNESCO Charter for Landscape Architectural Education, the IFLA Guidance Document for Recognition or Accreditation – Professional Education Programmes in Landscape Architecture and ECLAS Guidance on Landscape Architecture Education. The special emphasis is put on landscape design and landscape planning, as well as development of advanced professional competences of students. The specifics of Landscape Architecture study programme at CUT is demonstrated in the development of Integrated Design Studio – semester projects covering broad range of technical, environmental, cultural and design issues, resulting in one individual project prepared by students in each semester. The projects are supported by the selection of theoretical subjects carried out simultaneously.

Admission requirements:

The portfolio for the programme Landscape Architecture should be composed of 10 up to 15 drawings of size A2 (5 works) and A3 (from 5 to 10 works) presenting an open landscape, an urban landscape and plants. The portfolio may be complemented by additional art works showcasing the candidate’s individual interests, in size A3 at the most, or by photographic documentation of such art works in the size corresponding to size A3.
The mandatory subject matter of the works:
a leafless tree;
a tree with foliage;
a coniferous and a deciduous tree together;
a sizeable tree in an open hilly landscape, set against a cluster of shrubs;
a bridge in a landscape;
a street with trees in a small town;
a viaduct (a road bridge) in a landscape;
a housing estate landscape;
a landscape of the future;
a historic landscape.
All works are to be hand-drawn. At least half of the works should be done in graphite pencil on white cardboard. The candidates are free to choose the technique for the remaining works. These requirements do not apply to the additional art works referred to above, which may complement the portfolio.
The photographs of the works making up the portfolio should be characterised by the following parameters:
resolution from 12M 3968×2976 (4:3) to 13M 4160×3120 (4:3),
no GPS marker,
no smile recognition,
no retouching
Frame settings:
colour photography is mandatory,
the use of filters or special software is prohibited
adding any watermarks, as well as descriptions, including dates, location data, etc. is prohibited,
it is recommended to include photographs taken outside, in bright daylight, and to avoid direct exposure of the drawings to sunlight,
the lens should be directed at the right angle towards the middle of the sheet – both horizontal and vertical convergences are to be avoided.
The above arrangements are to be applied to scans, respectively.
THE FILE FORMAT, PORFOLIO SENDING MODE AND DECLARATION OF THE CANDIDATE’S UNASSISTED EXECUTION THEREOF
Photographs / scans of the drawings included in the portfolio are to be made into ONE pdf file.
The candidate may use any software – free or paid – in order to prepare their portfolio. A sample free software that may be used for this purpose is to be found here: https://www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator/download
The file containing the portfolio should be labelled as follows:
P-THE CANDIDATE’S SURNAME-THE CANDIDATE’S FIRST NAME-THE CANDIDATE’S PASSPORT NO
The scan of the declaration of the candidate in which they state that they have prepared the portfolio unassisted must be a separate pdf file.
ATTENTION: the declaration must be filled in and signed by hand prior to being scanned.
Unsigned declaration is invalid.
The file containing the declaration should be labelled as follows:
O-THE CANDIDATE’S SURNAME-THE CANDIDATE’S FIRST NAME-THE CANDIDATE’S PASSPORT NO
The candidate’s declaration:
http://dwm.pk.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/oswiadczenie-wa.pdf
The works making up the portfolio are to be photographed or scanned and sent by electronic mail through WeTransfer to the following address: adebska@pk.edu.pl

 
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