LARC30002 Interpreting Australian Landscape Design
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 20%: mostly coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is LARC30002 hard?
LARC30002: About average. Makes it easier: Final exam only 20%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The history of landscape design in Australia and the ideas behind it, with site visits to heritage landscapes.
After it you can
- Trace how Australian landscape design developed
- Link designs to social and international influences
- Assess a heritage landscape on a site visit
What you need first
ARCH20003 or PLAN10001 or ABPL20055
- ARCH20003 Modern Architecture: MoMo to PoMo
- PLAN10001 Cities Past and Future
- ABPL20055 Global Foundations of Design
Can’t be taken together with
- ABPL10006
- ABPL20039
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Reports and essays 60%, Final exam 20%
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Quick answers
- When is LARC30002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking LARC30002?
- Needs ARCH20003 or PLAN10001 or ABPL20055.
- Does LARC30002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 20% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Reports and essays 60%, Final exam 20%.
- How many class hours a week does LARC30002 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take LARC30002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate LARC30002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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