Environmental Studies: Landscape Design Fundamentals

Introduces students to the history and principles of landscape design. Examines various aspects of built environments with consideration of natural and cultural phenomena, with topics to include: spatial scale, equity, land use, design precedent, soils, plants, water, recreation, transportation, and more. Prerequisite: ALE 1370, ALE 1100, ALE 1210, ENVS 1510, ENVS 1520, NR 1010, NR 1020, or CDAE 1010; minimum Sophomore standing; or Instructor permission. Cross-listed with: CDAE 2370, ALE 2370.

Prereqs enforced by the system: PSS/ALE 1100 or PSS/ALE 1210 or PSS/ALE 1370 or CDAE 1010 or ENVS 1510 or ENVS 1520 or NR 1010 or NR 1020 or Instructor Permission; Other prereq, not enforced by the system: ENVS 1500; Minimum sophomore standing; Cross listed with ALE 2370; Total combined enrollment = 80 PACE students by permission and override

Landscape Design Fundamentals is a lecture course that introduces students to the history and principles of landscape design. We will examine various aspects of built environments with consideration of natural and cultural phenomena, with topics to include: spatial scale, equity, land use, design precedent, soils, plants, water, recreation, transportation, and more. Through lectures, discussions, readings, writing, and sketching, students will be introduced to a fundamental design vocabulary, interpretation of design graphics, and site analysis. We will explore and reflect upon various aspects of historical and contemporary landscape design, including an introduction to the landscape design profession. Students will be expected to keep a sketchbook containing both drawings and written responses to course content. Course Objectives: By the end of the semester students will… • Understand the foundations of the fields of landscape design and landscape architecture at the intersection of art and science • Recognize landscape design principles in physical and imagined spaces • Be conversant in a set of historical and contemporary landscape design precedents (building upon the knowledge of designers who have gone before us) • Practice fundamental landscape design skills including sketching, site analysis, and interpretation of design drawings.

Students are expected to attend class, take quizzes related to lecture content, practice design thinking and drawing in sketchbooks, and develop individual precedent study posters as a final project.

Evaluation (subject to change): • Class Participation (attendance, mini-surveys, in-class discussions): 15% • Sketchbook and Reading Assignments (field trip notes, lecture and reading reflections/discussion, sketchbook prompts, drawing and design exercises), points will vary by assignment: 30% • Periodic Quizzes (based on lecture and readings, multiple choice, short answer): 20% • Precedent Study Assignment: 25% • Reflection/Discussion of Precedent Assignments by other students: 10% Total: 100%