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coÉcole nationale supérieure de paysageLe Potager du Roi10, rue du Maréchal-Joffre78 000 VersaillesTél. : +33 (0)1 39 24 62 00 31, bd d’Athènes13 232 Marseille cedex 01Tél. : +33 (0)4 91 91 00 25

www.ecole-paysage.frwww.potager-du-roi.fr

Post-Master

Landscape(s) in transition

RequirementsThe prerequisite for entry to the Post-Master’s* in Landscape Architecture for Large Landscape Strategies in Transition is a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, accredited in Europe by IFLA Europe’s standards or the equivalent in non EU countries.

Compulsory courses will be taught in English, although certain elective courses are delivered in French.A language level of C1 in English and A2 in French is recommended. Students must have attained these language levels – according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages before the start of the courses.

Tuition fees: €6,500More information on admissions and programme is available on our page: http://www.ecole-paysage.fr/site/ensp_en/* post professional degree

Information and registrationPost-Master OfficeBéatrice Julien Labruyère Landscape architectResponsible for the English curriculumKarin HelmsLandscape architect

Contactpostmaster@ecole-paysage.fr

Study in an iconic setting The Institution of Higher Education and Research – recognised for its expertise in the field of large landscape methods – is located within ‘Potager du Roi’ at Versailles. The École Nationale Supérieure de Paysage (ENSP) has created a new corpus of landscape architect well-versed in urban, suburban and agrarian modernisation.

ENSP is the only school in France to boast a research laboratory with 15 multi-discipli-nary researchers dedicated to the themes of landscape dynamics and suburban agricul-ture. The modules draw on the expertise of internationally known landscape architects and researchers.

The highly-qualified teaching staff focus not only on the opportunities within the site, its surface topography and hydrology, but also on invisible relationships such as the dialogue with history. We strive to develop our thinking by understanding a ‘sense of place’ – an approach that is fundamental to our ethos as we conceptualise and select projects. The work covers large-scale contem-porary landscape issues related to ongoing transitions, such as the themes of suburban expansion, agrarian transformation in rural and subrural areas as well as a project- orientated understanding of agricultural and natural dynamics in France and elsewhere.Students enjoy access to dedicated study room, computer rooms and documentation centre at the school. They also benefit from the work environment and student life in Versailles, close to Paris (30 mins by train).

‘Potager du Roi’, Versailles - © Sylvain Duffard

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Pedagogic framework

The Post-Master’s degree awarded by the ENSP is a specialist qualification in large land-scape strategies in transition and explores methods and expertise in the field.

ScheduleThe course lasts from mid-September to mid-July. It is a part-time course requiring attendance at studios and courses on Thursdays and Fridays, and possibly Saturdays and Sundays in case of excursions or intensive workshops.

Summary of the Curriculum

Term 1 APR: Design studio Thesis Research and Preparation ‘Large landscapes and subrural transformations’.The creative practice research explores design methodology in the context of large land-scapes for anticipatory adaptations.Three seminars with international and national academic and professional experts will be held during the year: – Scenarios for existing urbanised environ-

ments including the analysis and restruc-turing of areas from the inner city, by its grounding, underground surfaces as well as how to refertilise our metropolitan territories;

– The development of ‘new natures’ in terri-tories from cities to towns based on water dynamics and living management;

– Exploring risks, climatic changes and new economies linked to resilient landscape actions.

LL: Three-day large-landscape proseminars in the January, February and March.

Electives: Seminars from the other Post-Master’s topics on waterscape and energy landscapes in transition.

Term 2APR D: Research and further exploration of the APR results.MC: Intensive Master Class.Electives: ‘Chantier’ or inter-school workshop.Assessment: Each module is evaluated and the whole programme represents 60 ECTS EU credits over two semesters.

i Sketch map Plateau de Saclay. Study work for the regionalplanning department of greater Paris: ‘Atelier de la création urbaine’ SDRF. Master studio 9. Prof. Gilles Vexlard

Competences and teaching modesThe Post Master’s aims to provide specific competences in theoretical and method- oriented design projects: – Application of theoretical knowledge for

problem-solving linked to landscape inci-dences in a transitional period;

– Specific skills design and innovative thinking in an inter-cultural and interdisci-plinary working context;

– Critical awareness and skills for inde-pendent scientific work in creating an autonomous position as a landscape archi-tect in transitional landscape processes;

– Candidates will build a new network and be exposed to cultural diversity and various land-scape traditions throughout the study year.

The teaching takes place through a practice based project for stakeholders and laymen, i.e. local authorities (districts, towns) or for regional governments (mainly sub-rural, rural entities). The ‘APR’ project studio is organised in teams of two or three candidates, supervised by a professional or academic landscape architect.The entire curriculum is taught in English,

although working meetings with stake-holders will involve translation. The purpose of the APR is to anticipate long-term changes through a landscape architecture design mode. This work will be presented on several occasions to the local authorities. At the end of the project a second stage is dedicated to implementing the methods and concepts explored – designed to unpack the methods and understand the state of the art in the field of landscape architecture.

To implement the initial large scale project, APR, there will be three seminars held by professionals and theoreticians in the field, and a Master Class with a well-known inter-national landscape architect focusing on his mode of designing large-scale landscapes and the background of his concepts. Furthermore, the programme is enhanced by lectures and visits from renowned scholars and practi-tioners of landscape architecture. The agenda includes an art workshop in a countryside area and a methodology course facilitated by well-known French and international philosophers.

The Post-Master’s degree

‘Certificat de spécialité: Paysage et transition’, from the École Nationale Supérieure de Paysage is awarded to students who follow all the sequences and achieve successful evaluations.

Large-scale landscape methods through practice-based design modes There is a specific need for such a Post-Master’s degree, given the lack of landscape architects addressing the issues of large landscapes and their transformation, and how to approach them in the context of transition. This work involves resource management, the post-oil period, evolved organic agriculture modes, climate change, climate migration, cultural landscapes in transformation, and an ageing population – all of which have an impact on our future landscapes.

As landscape architects explore these topics, the Post-Master’s degree aims to explore methods and provide solutions through practice-based projects around these issues on a large scale in the French context. Precedents from other countries will also be explored through courses involving international guests, alongside ENSP academics and local professionals.

At our unique regional pedagogic studio (Atelier pédagogique régional) , we offer an original way to learn new methods through

a design process and analyse this work with researchers, philosophers, international professionals, seminars, art events and case study analyses.

The creative practice-based design module explores new landscape notions and how to implement concepts such as Prof. Gilles Clement’s ‘Tiers paysage’, Michel Desvigne’s ‘The Landscape as prerequisite’ and many others.

The Post-Master’s programme on ‘large scale landscapes’ – a professional degree in landscape architecture – is geared toward leadership and seeks applicants from diverse international and local contexts. While some students may join us immediately after completing a Master’s degree in landscape architecture; others will seize the opportunity after many years in practice to renew and broaden their academic understanding of the discipline and the profession, by exploring methods for large landscape scales in transition via the APR and the courses.

i Plateau de Saclay. Water and drainage at large scale farm land management Study work for the regional planning department of greater Paris: ‘Atelier de la création urbaine’ SDRIF. Master studio 9. Prof. Gilles Vexlard ENSP

i Collage: Clos Masure EMiLA Summer school 2013. Student work group: Energy Wights and Lows. Alex Rusznak, LiviaValentini, Laura Huby, Sophie During, Jonas Schafer. teachers: Karin Helms and Zhang TianXin.

i Detail sketch drawing Vallée of the Seine. Study work for the regional planning department of greater Paris: ‘Atelier de la création urbaine’ SDRIF. Master studio 9. Prof. Gilles Vexlard ENSP.

Plateau Vallée de la Seine. Picture: Annacaterina Piras2013 EMiLA Summer school Karin Helms

21% Common core of teaching

40% APR studio

14% APR-D studio

11% Seminars

9% Electives courses: workshop or ‘grand chantier’

5% Master Class

Teachings modes

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