794-018 Landscape Graphics II

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Landscape Graphics I.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to extend participants' ability to:

• choose and use the correct graphic media and methods in producing landscape drawings;

• increase competency in layout and design skills required in graphic presentation work;

• improve understanding of the relationship between the brief, the concept and the design process in graphic presentation.

• prepare a series of drawings appropriate to a small scale public or commercial landscape design;

• present a design proposal to a client.

The topics to be covered in this subject include skills useful in assembling a brief from a community. Improved drawing skills associated with designing and explaining the larger landscape visually. Continued effort on perspective and section elevation drawings, as an extension of skills acquired in Landscape Graphics I. Improved graphics for presentation, including colour media.

Assessment

Two class-based presentation projects of 40% and 60%.

Prescribed Texts

• Reid G, Landscape Graphics. London: Architectural Press 1987.