LA 3010 - Integrating Theory and Practice I

Fall. 5 credits.

Prerequisite: LA 2020 with grade of C or better. Course fee: Supplies and fees: approx. $250; field trip: approx. $250.

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This studio engages participants in the art and science of design as well as focusing on site-scaled projects that consider significant cultural and natural landscapes. This course explores theories of landscape design, restoration, sustainable design, and landscape representation through projects that derive form from a specific site and place. This course reinforces the fundamentals of theory as related to site-specific problem-solving.

Outcome 1: Students will become familiar with and gain confidence in the design process as a method for solving site planning problems.

Outcome 2: Students will gain the ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate on-site and adjacent systems (both natural and man-made) and their interactions.

Outcome 3: Students will be able to develop conceptual designs through three-dimensional models and quick sketches.

Outcome 4: Students will be able to expand conceptual design models into spatially defined and refined site plans.

Outcome 5: Students will develop graphic and computer skills to clearly communicate design intent.