ES1S45 - Decorative Horticulture 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES1S45 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Decorative Horticulture | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Anthony Davies | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100529 - horticulture | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of how to construct and maintain specialist landscape features and how these can be applied in practice. The student will be able to develop the skills and knowledge to construct and maintain specialist landscape features, including rock and alpine features, ponds and water features and climbing and wall plants.
To identify a range of plants which are appropriate for the use in horticultural displays;
To develop an understanding in the planning and organisation that is required for successful displays.
Content Summary
Plant identification;
Site analysis;
Client requirements;
Design methods, plant sourcing;
Crop planning & growing;
Display construction and planting;
Maintenance techniques;
Britain in Bloom, RHS and other horticultural shows.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 18 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 72 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify, appraise and evaluate a range of plants suitable for horticultural display. |
| LO2 | Utilise specialist skills to generate a range of designs with specifications. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Written Examination - Open Book (Unseen) 1 | Open Book Exam | 150 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Practical Skills Portfolio Species selection and Establishment | 0 | 2400 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Written Examination - Open Book (Unseen) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |