Area of Studies

architecture, urban and regional planning

www

iro.pk.edu.pl/ma-in-landscape-architecture/

Department

Faculty of Architecture, Cracow University of Technology

Tuition and Other Fees

3000EUR/semester

Application Deadline(s)

31st July

Course Description

Course Profile

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.

Education 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 3968x2976 (4:3) to 13M 4160x3120 (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

Other Requirements

1. Submission of required documents listed in the application procedure
2. Bachelor degree in Landscape Architecture
3. Portfolio
4. Candidate’s statement confirming that all works comprising the portfolio have been prepared by the candidate in person.

Contact

Admission:
Ms. Anna Dębska
adebska@pk.edu.pl
+48 12 628 30 44