LA 1410 - Grounding in Landscape Architecture I

(CU-SBY)

Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Must have a grade of C- or better to advance to next studio in sequence. Course fee: approximately $300 for required package of drafting equipment, plus materials for projects.

Staff.

Introduction to the representation and design of landscapes and to working in a studio setting. Uses freehand drawing, measured drawing, digital tools and model making to understand design principles of the landscape within a cultural and ecological paradigm. This course receives more credit than typical for the meeting pattern due to substantial work outside of instructional hours.

Outcome 1: Develop facility with graphic drawing and representation in plan, section, elevation, electronically and in analog formats.

Outcome 2: Create perspective, plan and isometric drawings at elementary to intermediate levels of skill.

Outcome 3: Demonstrate use of analytical representation using two and three-dimensional formats.

Outcome 4: Design in response to social/ecological programs presented at an introductory level.

Outcome 5: Integrate skills though a series of design and graphic assignments.