Landscape Representation I

This course introduces students to the history, techniques, and conventions of representation used in the field of landscape architecture. The primary objective of the course is the cultivation of a drawing practice that facilitates critical thinking, the testing of design ideas, and effective communication. Students work with a range of two- and three-dimensional drawing and representation types, including orthographic, axonometric, and perspective projections, sketching, and model making. Emphasis is placed on concurrent and iterative development of analog and digital representation techniques. Computer software will include AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), and Rhino. The class format consists of lectures, discussions, tutorials, and pin-ups. Evaluation will be based on a series of exercises and class participation. Grades will be evaluated on thoughtfulness and rigor of a developing design process and output, and will reflect growth made over the semester. There are no prerequisites for this course.