PRINCIPLES OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN AND GRAPHICS

LANDARC 210

Introduction to the techniques and processes used in solving three-dimensional design problems in the urban and natural environment through studio exercises. Understand how design process and design principles create physical and sensory experiences in our everyday lives. Develop fundamental verbal and graphic communication skills used in the professional design world. Gives attention to the basics of design theory and philosophy.

LANDARC 460

Focuses on the symbolic and representational computer graphics that are essential elements of design communication in landscape architecture. Reviews the strengths and weaknesses of hand and digital media and the use of both when appropriate. Topics and assignments include advanced hand sketching and graphics, computer graphic techniques, digital photography, advanced digital color theory and rendering, digital image processing, CAD drafting, 2D/3D modeling, image compositing, media formats, and video.

LANDARC 260

A critical and historical analysis of our design of outdoor space.

LANDARC 250

Principles of landscape and environmental design; incorporates elements of landscape planning and management. Provides background to the ideas and personalities shaping landscape architecture in America. Establishes design basics with a focus on the processes used by landscape architects to create meaningful site and context-sensitive designs in the built and natural environment.

LANDARC 611

Problems in landscape design, planning, and management of projects from a regional to site scale. Provides an opportunity for synthesis of the knowledge, skills, and approaches learned in previous course work.