LA 1410

Grounding in Landscape Architecture I

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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.

Fees REF-FA25 300 (). for required package of drafting equipment, plus materials for projects. Fee amount approximate.

Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)

Last 4 terms offered (None)

Outcomes REF-FA25

• 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.

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