The aim of the course is to enable students to understand the basic stages of the landscape design process; to evaluate design problems within this process; to interpret the concept of design in spatial terms; to recognize basic project representation tools such as site inventory, site analysis, functional diagram, bubble diagram and preliminary design; and to gain knowledge and skills in project reading, basic graphic representation and introductory-level alternative solution development.

Within the scope of the Introduction to Landscape Project course, the concept of design, course procedures, basic tools and materials used in the project preparation process, and the basic stages of the landscape design process are addressed. The course content includes the interpretation of existing conditions, site inventory and site analysis, determination of program elements, functional diagram, bubble diagram, preliminary design, and basic concepts related to construction, planting, and detail projects through examples. Students are supported in gaining basic knowledge of project reading, basic graphic representation, symbol use, drawing and representation techniques, and introductory-level alternative design approach development. Course assessment is based on written examinations, course participation/performance and assignment studies. In-term assessment accounts for 40% of the total grade and consists of course participation/performance, assignment studies and the mid-term examination. The end-of-term assessment consists of the final examination, accounting for 60% of the total grade. Students retaking the course are responsible for all assessment components defined within the current academic year. Accordingly, they are required to complete the assignment studies, course participation/performance activities, mid-term examination and final examination again.