LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY II

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 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.

LANDARC 375

Exploration of special issues or problems in landscape architecture. Topic and faculty vary.

LANDARC 353

Problems dealing with the comprehension and modification of the earth's surface including landform design, preparation of grading plans, earthwork calculations.