DTM*2400 Landscape Design

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The following description is for the course offering in Winter 2023 and is subject to change. It is provided for information only. The course outline distributed to the class at the beginning of the semester describes the course content and delivery, and defines the methods and criteria to be used in establishing the final grades for the course.
 

This course covers the principles of landscape design and how different designs, landscape materials, structures and plant materials are integrated to create attractive and functional outdoor environments. The course consists of an introduction to the theory of landscape design and incorporates significant studio time in which students create designs.

Pre-Requisites: DTM*1010 or DTM*1400

Restricted to Associate Diploma students in the Turfgrass Management program

Instructors:

Stephen Fleischauer

Teaching Assistant:

Credit Weight:

0.50

Course Level:

  • Diploma

Academic Department (or campus):

Department of Plant Agriculture

Campus:

Guelph

Semester Offering:

  • Winter

Class Schedule and Location:

Please refer to WebAdvisor for class schedule and location.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Know the fundamentals of good landscape design related to aesthetics, function, sustainability and community
  2. Communicate design intentions through graphic illustration 
  3. Understand historical applications of landscape design and apply these to current design practices
  4. Understand the Design Process as a meaningful approach to design projects
  5. Understand the use and organization of both hard and soft landscape materials in landscape design

Lecture Content:

This course will explore the historical influences on modern design and, supported by skills learned in communication techniques and planting and hard landscape design, provide students with instruction as to how to approach design problems and create pleasing and functional landscapes in small space environments.   

Lecture topics will include:

  • Basic drafting and communication techniques   
  • The use of reduced scale in landscape presentations
  • The Design Process
  • Historical design traditions
  • Planting design strategies and applications
  • Hard landscape design strategies and applications
Labs & Seminars:
Labs:

Lab time (studio) in this course will be used to explore graphic communication techniques that allow designers to effectively share design intentions.   

Seminars:

There are no seminars scheduled for this class.

Course Assignments and Tests:

Assignment or Test Contribution to Final Mark Learning Outcomes Assessed

Notebook

15%

1, 5

Graphics

15%

2

Scales

10%

2

Quiz

15%

1, 2, 3, 4

Studio Assignment

 15%

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Final Assignment

30%

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

 

Final examination:

There is no final examination scheduled for this course.

Course Resources:

Additional readings may be assigned as the semester progresses.

Recommended Texts:

None

Other Resources:

Additional Costs:

The following materials are required and will be available as a drafting kit to purchase:

  • Pencils, HB and 2H - wood or lead technical
  • Sharpener
  • Eraser
  • 45 degree triangle – 8 inch
  • Metric circle template
  • Metric scale 1:100, 1:200 up to 1:500
  • Architect’s scale  ¼ inch, 1/8 inch etc
  • Masking tape – ½ inch width (but any size will suffice)
  • 10 sheets of drafting vellum – 11 x 17 inch
  • Plain bond paper for practicing graphics
Field Trips

None

Course Policies:

Grading Policies:

All projects are due at beginning of class on due date.  Any projects submitted following this time will be penalized 10 percent per day (including weekends).

Keep paper and /or other reliable back-up copies of all out-of-class assignment as you may be asked to resubmit work at any time.

Course Policy regarding use of electronic devices and recording of lectures:

Electronic recording of classes is expressly forbidden without consent of the instructor. When recordings are permitted they are solely for the use of the authorized student and may not be reproduced, or transmitted to others, without the express written consent of the instructor.

Attendance:

Attendance is the student’s responsibility.  This includes the acquisition of information and materials provided in lecture.  Bring drafting gear to every class.  Be prepared for outdoor sessions.

Other Course Information:

Additional Notes:

  • Most assignments are graphic/visual
  • Some assignments include written reports to encourage literacy and presentation skills
  • Creativity is always encouraged
  • Clean, clear and professional presentation of assignment work is a must
  • Due dates are offered at the beginning of semester.  These dates can be altered if it is agreed that course progress will benefit

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