206-313 Graphic Studies

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Subject Description

The objectives of this unit are intended to extend the participant's ability to:

• experience the range of graphic materials and methods used in producing landscape drawings and recommend their uses;

• demonstrate basic competency in the use of the more common drawing tools and graphic media;

• prepare a series of drawings for a small scale landscape;

• demonstrate competency in basic elements of design work presentation;

• and produce drawings suitable for client presentation.

The topics covered in this unit include:

• all facets of the drawing and design process associated with a small-scale landscape project;

• and exercises teaching basic skills in reading the scale, lettering, concept drawing, site inventory and analysis, preliminary plans, section elevations, shade and shadowing, using colour media and basic perspective drawing.

Assessment

A major report equivalent to 5000 words (50%) and studio assignments (totaling 50%).

Prescribed Texts

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