Module Identifier | RD27110 | ||
Module Title | LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT | ||
Academic Year | 2001/2002 | ||
Co-ordinator | Mrs Jill Bullen Hulse | ||
Semester | Semester 1 | ||
Assessment | Assignment | Outcomes assessed: 1, 2 Assignment - Landscape Assessment | 100% |
Collate information in order to assess the landscape of a given area.
Performance criteria:
a. For a given landscape area, a desk survey is researched and completed.
b. A field survey is undertaken and presented for the selected landscape area.
c. The desk and field surveys are concisely written and illustrated in a variety of mediums.
Ranges:
Desk survey, to include literature search, historical research, interpretation of soils, geology, topography, hydrology, land use, designations, archaeological and cultural influences, landscape unit map.
Field survey to include a landscape description, key qualities and elements, objective and subjective assessment, annotated sketches, photographs and maps.
Outcome 2
The selected landscape is analysed and classified as part of the landscape assessment.
Performance criteria:
a. A full analysis of the landscape area is completed.
b. The landscape area is classified into landscape character areas.
Ranges:
Analysis to included annotated maps/sketches/photos, strength of character, analysis of landscape condiion and forces for change.
Classification to include classification map, titles and justification for division, key characteristics for each character area.
Outcome 3
Evaluate and recommend managements option for the selected landscape area.
Performance criteria:
a. Appropriate management options are applied to a given landscape.
b. Prescriptions and guidelines are drawn up for each landscape character area.
c. Priority of action indicators are developed and justified.
Ranges:
Relevant designations and land management policies are included and the guidelines are directly related to the analysis and classification, strategy assessment.