VISUAL COMMUNICATION FOR PLANNERS

URBRPL 601

Survey of site planning theory and methods; standards for municipal review of site plans and related design proposals. Topics include architecture, vehicle circulation and parking, pedestrian circulation, stormwater management, landscaping, outdoor lighting, and signage.

DS 241

Focuses on the basic concepts, methods and materials used for communicating ideas during the design process. Emphasizes creating visually driven experiences, with the goal of providing the tools to integrate traditional manual approaches with up-to-the-minute digital approaches, all within the context of creative design thinking.

DS 242

Advanced topics focusing on the concepts, methods and materials used for communicating ideas during the design process. With an emphasis on creating visually driven experiences, integrates traditional manual approaches with up-to-the-minute digital approaches, all within the context of creative design thinking.

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.

URBRPL 741

Evolution of contemporary urban and regional planning thought. Major conceptual dilemmas in theory and practice. Emerging trends in planning, e.g., forecasting and futurism.