The Course
The course runs for one year from September to July. Students attend for one evening each week. A wide range of topics and lectures are supported with slides, workshops and garden walks on light evenings. Assignments are supported through tutorial time in the studio.

The course is intended for those people who wish to extend their plant knowledge and use plants more creatively. It follows on from the Introduction to Garden & Planting Design and may be taken either before or after completing the OCN Garden Design course. The emphasis of the course is always on professionalism and a high standard of presentation is expected, particularly when working on planting plans. The course is not as in-depth as the daytime planting course.

Course Content
4 Specialist units will be studied during the year.

The units are:

• Plant Studies
• Planting Design: Form & Texture
• Planting Design solutions
• Ecological planting

Assessment
Each of the units on the course is assessed separately through coursework. Projects will include plant profiles, planting plans, research and written assignments.

Students need to allow up to 5 hours per week for coursework whichis completed at home.

Entry Requirements
You are welcome to visit the College to discuss and identify a suitable programme of study with one of the course tutors.

Students who lack formal qualifications will be expected to take the Introduction to Garden & Planting Design course before being considered for the Planting Design course. Students who have completed the RHS General Certificate but have no drawing or graphic experience will be expected to take the OCN 8 week Drawing & Graphics course which will be on offer during the summer term. A good plant knowledge is essential.

The entry requirements are:-

• Good plant knowledge
• OCN Introduction to Garden & Planting Design
• OCN Foundation Course for Garden Design
• RHS General Certificate in Horticulture or the City & Guilds Certificate in Practical Gardening plus the OCN 8 week Drawing & Graphics course (summer term only)

Course Dates and Terms
The course runs for 33 weeks with normal college holidays at Christmas, Easter and half terms.

The evening runs from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm.

Course Costs
Apart from course fees you will need to buy drawing materials and books. The purchase of a drawing board is optional but is a good investment for those who are likely to pursue a career in this field. There is also a £10 studio levy to help cover the cost of paper and books provided by the College.

Venue
This course takes place in one of the well-equipped Design Studios in the Frank Parkinson Building at Capel Manor's main site in Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield.

The 30-acre estate is laid out in a wide range of gardening styles and provides an excellent teaching area for plants and hard landscape materials. It is the perfect setting for this course.

Fees

Study		Day	Start Date	Course Time	19+ Annual Tuition Fee	19+ Reg Fee	Length
Evening		M	Sept	6-9.30pm	£265	£45	1 year
Evening		Th	Sept	6-9.30pm	£265	£45	1 year

Please note that exam fees may be subject to change by the awarding bodies

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