The Advanced Diploma in Landscape Design is a one-year, part-time program that blends creativity, technical knowledge, and sustainability to prepare students for careers in landscape and environmental design. The course introduces you to the principles and history of landscape architecture, planting design, and environmental management, while also equipping you with essential digital tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, and Photoshop to bring your ideas to life. You’ll learn about construction methods, material selection, ecology, and the technical aspects of landscape engineering, ensuring that your designs are practical, durable, and environmentally responsible. A strong focus on sustainability and urban design prepares you to create outdoor spaces that not only look beautiful but also serve communities and respect nature. The program culminates in a comprehensive design project that allows you to apply everything you’ve learned in a professional, real-world context.
By the end of the diploma, you’ll be able to design, present, and manage impactful landscape projects, supported by both creative vision and technical expertise. Graduates will be ready to pursue opportunities in landscape architecture firms, urban design and planning, environmental consultancies, or even launch their own practice. This diploma equips you with skills that are in high demand across Malaysia and internationally, opening doors to a rewarding and sustainable career.
This is a one-year (part-time) Advanced Diploma, structured to build both your creativity and technical know-how in landscape design. You’ll cover a total of 11 modules plus a capstone project.
The program is thoughtfully designed to help you master the essentials—starting with the principles and history of landscape architecture, progressing through practical skills like planting design, construction methods, and environmental decision-making. Alongside foundational knowledge, you’ll gain modern digital proficiency using tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, and Photoshop—so you can bring your ideas to life visually and effectively.
Moreover, the course emphasizes creating designs that are not only beautiful but also practically viable and sustainable. Through a final capstone project, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned in a real-world-like setting—crafting a complete landscape proposal—from concept and visuals to material choice and environmental consideration.
Semester 1
Theory of Landscape Architecture
History of Landscape Architecture
Planting Design
AutoCAD
Semester 2
Landscape Construction & Material
Landscape Ecology
SketchUp + Lumion
Photoshop
Semester 3
Landscape Engineering
Urban Design
Environmental Impact Assessment & Management Plan
Landscape Architecture Project
Theory of Landscape Architecture – Explore the concepts and design thinking behind shaping outdoor spaces—understand why certain ideas work and how they connect landscapes with people.
History of Landscape Architecture – Take a walk through time to see how styles and philosophies in landscape design have evolved across regions and eras—and how they influence modern design.
Planting Design – Learn to select and arrange plants for beauty, function, and ecological harmony—balancing form, color, seasons, and sustainability in your designs.
AutoCAD – Master industry-standard software for precise 2D drafting—so you can accurately draw layout plans, technical sketches, and design blueprints.
Landscape Construction & Material – Understand which materials and construction methods work best for features like paths, walls, water elements, and more—plus how to build them effectively.
Landscape Ecology – Dive into the relationships between plants, people, and nature—designing spaces that are not only beautiful but also environmentally sound and sustainable.
SketchUp + Lumion – Bring your ideas to life with 3D modeling and visualization tools—creating immersive, realistic renderings that help you present your design vision clearly.
Photoshop – Learn to enhance and compose visuals—image editing, overlays, and presentation graphics—so your design ideas look polished and professional.
Landscape Engineering – Blend creativity with technical know-how—ensure your designs are structurally sound, safe, and built with practicality in mind.
Urban Design – Expand your design thinking—learn to shape green spaces that enhance urban settings and fit within broader community environments.
Environmental Impact Assessment & Management Plan – Build awareness of a project’s environmental footprint—learn to anticipate, assess, and mitigate impacts while designing responsibly.
Landscape Architecture Project – Your final capstone—bring all your skills together in a real-world design project, taking your concept through to a professional presentation.
Landscape Designer
Landscape Planner
Landscape Architect Assistant
Garden / Nursery Manager
Landscape Contractor
Site Supervisor (Landscape)
Horticulturist
Urban / Parks Planner
Maintenance & Landscaping Consultant
Irrigation & Environmental Systems Designer
Landscape Visualizer / 3D Renderer
Lecturer / Instructor (Landscape / Horticulture)
Landscape Consultant (for Developers / Real Estate)
Environmental / Ecological Landscape Designer
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