HRT-201 Landscape Design I
An introduction to landscape design for those interested in reading, installing or drawing designs. Theory and principles of landscape design for private homes and/or commercial enterprises, techniques for understanding how to accurately place real world items into the drawing and drawn items into the landscape, presentation techniques, development of drawing skills, and visual communication of landscape designs on paper will be covered. Also included will be discussion of the integration of landscape design principles with elements of the environment that lead to sound ecological practices and the calculation of the quantity of materials needed to complete the installation of the project.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Analyze and identify the elements at a new landscape site that will be opportunities and/or constraints within a design
- Use the various types of professional graphics to be able to employ graphic methods and drawing tools in various parts of the design process
- Utilize a creative development process to formulate design ideas while incorporating both â€Å"the client's†needs and wishes and the site opportunities and constraints
- Present preliminary and final presentation of concept design visuals to selected individuals and â€Å"clients
- Analyze feedback from a variety of resources to formulate a final design plan and plant selection
- Prepare lists of recommendations for grade changes, plant materials, plant quantities, hardscape materials, soil and mulch materials