This 6-module course provides an in-depth exploration of the Japanese garden. It shows you how to create an authentic Japanese garden in harmony with your home and lifestyle. The course explores philosophical and spiritual aspects of Japanese garden design, before moving on to look at the practical creation of such a garden. It also looks at ways of introducing Japanese features and concepts into Western gardens to create an harmonious fusion of East and West. Subjects covered include: planning and design of the Japanese garden; underlying philosophies; meaning and design; spirituality in the Eastern garden; healing and harmony; creating your own Japanese garden; Chinese influences; Japanese principles in the Western garden.
Whether your goal is to create your own Japanese garden or to learn more about this area for your own pleasure, this course is an ideal starting point.
why choose us?
Our tutorial support is second-to-none! As with all Learning Curve courses, The Japanese Garden includes full tutorial support from an experienced and enthusiastic tutor. Students are assigned a personal tutor at the beginning of their course who will work with them all the way through. Tutors can be contacted at any time by e-mail if students have questions or problems or would simply like a chat about their studies. The course includes six tutor marked assignments, during which you will have the opportunity to design authentic Japanese garden features and planting areas.
Students have up to three years to complete this course, allowing them to work through the modules at their own pace. On average, however, it takes students around 6 - 8 months to complete the course, based on 2 - 3 hours study time per week.
how our online courses work
We email your study materials, one module at a time. All materials are supplied in a pdf format so you can save them on your computer and work through them at your own pace. You can also print sections off if you wish. You do not need to be connected to the internet to work through your study materials. Each module includes exercises to complete and a tutor-marked assignment.
When you have completed your assignment you email it to your tutor. He or she will send your next module immediately. Your tutor will also mark your assignment and return it with feedback within 7 days.
