207-313 Graphic Studies

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.

A major design study equivalent to 5000 words, worth 50% of final marks and five studio assignments equivalent to a total of 5000 words totalling 50% of final marks.

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