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DES3135 Landscape Design

Advanced · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description
Students learn to consider form and space when producing man-made environments that are ecologically appropriate, functionally successful and aesthetically pleasing. Students learn about the need to establish a balance between use and enjoyment of the land and the conservation and health of the environment. The design process is applied to solve abstract or realistic landscape design problems.
Prerequisite
DES2055: CAD 2 or DES2075: Technical Drafting 2
Parameters
Access to drawing tools (conventional and/or software), equipment and materials.
Supporting courses
DES3055: CAD 3 DES3075: Technical Drafting 3 ENS2210: Sustainable Building Design & Construction

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 identify a client need and create a landscape design brief

    • 1.1 investigate landscape design that meets human, environmental and cultural needs

    • 1.2 consider residential or commercial requirements, including:

      • 1.2.1 topography

      • 1.2.2 ecology

      • 1.2.3 geographic location

      • 1.2.4 materials/resources

      • 1.2.5 appropriate codes; e.g., building code, zoning, fire

      • 1.2.6 styles; e.g., formal, informal, natural, groomed

      • 1.2.7 environment; e.g., sustainability, xeriscape, reclamation

      • 1.2.8 client needs

  • 2 produce a landscape design that addresses human and/or environmental needs

    • 2.1 structure a plan for resolution; e.g., concept drawings, thumbnail sketch

    • 2.2 produce appropriate landscape drawings according to the needs set in the design brief, including:

      • 2.2.1 site plan; e.g., survey, legal, planting

      • 2.2.2 rendered elevations

      • 2.2.3 rendered perspectives

      • 2.2.4 drainage

    • 2.3 demonstrate organization and management of personal learning with minimal external direction, in both individual and cooperative learning situations

    • 2.4 consider environmental stewardship in proposed design

  • 3 present and describe the solution based on the needs outlined in the design brief

  • 4 include the design solution in a portfolio

    • 4.1 participate in a final critique

    • 4.2 use appropriate terminology within the context

    • 4.3 include examples of the plan for resolution in a portfolio

  • 5 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice

  • 6 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines

    • 6.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture

    • 6.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work

  • 7 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 7.1.1 communicate

      • 7.1.2 manage information

      • 7.1.3 use numbers

      • 7.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 7.2.2 be responsible

      • 7.2.3 be adaptable

      • 7.2.4 learn continuously

      • 7.2.5 work safely

    • 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 7.3.1 work with others

      • 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 8 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values

    • 8.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

    • 8.2 identify steps to achieve goals

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.