705-171 Landscape Graphics

This subject introduces manual and computer-aided graphic skills appropriate to the profession of landscape architecture. Photographic techniques useful to the representation of landscapes are also introduced. These skills are taught through a series of freehand drawings, computer graphic exercises and assignments. Techniques used to develop illustrative landscape plans, cross-sections, elevations and perspective graphics will be introduced. Graphic skills appropriate to the design and representation of a range of actual and imagined landscape settings are explored both in the field and the studio. Various graphic materials with an emphasis on producing works on paper are explored. The subject does not assume knowledge of computer graphics or graphic communication. Students are taken through the basics of these skills.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• Produce plan graphics.

• Produce perspective and axonometric projections.

• Produce cross-sectional graphics and color rendering techniques.

• Sketch man-made and natural elements in the landscape.

• Produce computer based graphics (using Photoshop).

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

• Meeting deadlines and organizational skills.

Graphic and written assignments and tutorial presentations equivalent to 3000 words. Assignments may relate to work undertaken in other subjects, specifically 705-174 Designing the Local Urban Landscape.