LA 1410
Grounding in Landscape Architecture I
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.
Topics
- Develop facility with graphic drawing and representation in plan, section, elevation, electronically and in analog formats.
- Create perspective, plan and isometric drawings at elementary to intermediate levels of skill.
- Demonstrate use of analytical representation using two and three-dimensional formats.
- Design in response to social/ecological programs presented at an introductory level.
- Integrate skills though a series of design and graphic assignments.
Official roster learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027