Online Short Course
Outdoor Living & Garden Design
Whether you want to design gardens for clients or want to pursue your personal projects, this 8-week course will equip you with professional skills and principles to pursue your gardening ambitions.
This 8-week course will equip you with professional skills and principles to pursue your gardening ambitions.
Next Course Dates
9th January – 27th February 2024
Entry Requirements
No qualifications required
Assessment
No exams. Coursework and assignments only
Design Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces
Design Stunning Outdoor Spaces
Whether you aspire to create stunning outdoor spaces for clients or want to embark on exciting personal projects, this 8-week course will give you essential professional garden design skills and principles to pursue your gardening ambitions.
Together with like-minded creatives’ you will explore the fine art of plant and flower selection; you will refine your garden presentation techniques, discover the meaning behind capturing the “spirit of your garden” and more.
Lesson Overview
The Spirit of the Garden
Get ready to explore the captivating world of gardens, where each element harmoniously blends to create both its aesthetic and functional characteristics. Together, we will discover how you can modify and incorporate essential components to craft your desired garden themes and spirits.
Assessing the Area
In this lesson, we will explore different aspects of the garden’s existing ecology and climate conditions. We’ll delve into strategies for designing your garden in a manner that enables it to flourish within these specific limitations and surroundings.
Material Selection
Through analysis, we will evaluate how common materials perform so we can understand their characteristics. This will empower you to make informed choices, selecting the ideal material that aligns with both your intended purpose and desired visual aesthetics.
Furniture, Lighting & Accessories
Given the extensive array of furniture and accessories available in the market, we will navigate through essential factors for consideration. This will enable you to confidently choose the most suitable accessories that align with your outdoor space’s specific needs and aesthetics.
Plant Selection
Master the fine art of plant and flower selection so you can select varieties that not only thrive, but also harmonise and enhance your outdoor designs and landscapes.
Presentation
Refine your professional garden presentation techniques and skills used within the design industry.
The Spirit of the Garden
Get ready to explore the captivating world of gardens, where each element harmoniously blends to create both its aesthetic and functional characteristics. Together, we will discover how you can modify and incorporate essential components to craft your desired garden themes and spirits.
Assessing the Area
In this lesson, we will explore different aspects of the garden’s existing ecology and climate conditions. We’ll delve into strategies for designing your garden in a manner that enables it to flourish within these specific limitations and surroundings.
Material Selection
Through analysis, we will evaluate how common materials perform so we can understand their characteristics. This will empower you to make informed choices, selecting the ideal material that aligns with both your intended purpose and desired visual aesthetics.
Furniture, Lighting & Accessories
Given the extensive array of furniture and accessories available in the market, we will navigate through essential factors for consideration. This will enable you to confidently choose the most suitable accessories that align with your outdoor space’s specific needs and aesthetics.
Plant Selection
Master the fine art of plant and flower selection so you can select varieties that not only thrive, but also harmonise and enhance your outdoor designs and landscapes.
Presentation
Refine your professional garden presentation techniques and skills used within the design industry.
Taught Online in 8-Weeks
Taught by industry leading tutors, our Outdoor Living & Garden Design course will be delivered over live online lessons and tutorials.
You will also have allocated independent study time between lessons to complete tasks and assignments. Our experienced tutors will be available during this time, should you have questions or need any advice.
Every National Design Academy student has access to our VLS (Virtual Learning Studio) which is full of helpful course resourses, lessons, and study materials.
Online
Tutorials
Self Study
Upcoming Course Dates
9th January - 27th February 2024
4pm to 6pm (UK Time)
8pm to 10pm (Dubai Time)
More dates coming soon
4pm to 6pm (UK Time)
8pm to 10pm (Dubai Time)
Course Qualifications
By the end of this course, you will have gained a grounded understanding of the fundamental principles underpinning professional garden design.
You will be equipped with the knowledge and information necessary to create your own garden schemes, serving as a foundation for further advanced studies in garden design.
You will also be awarded with the following certificates:
Aim Qualifications Investing in Your Futures Certificate
National Design Academy Short Course Certificate
Pricing
*International fees in US dollars.
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