HORT 280 Intro to Landscape Design
Students learn how to develop functional, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible landscapes. Site assessment, basic design principles, plant selection and drafting skills will be emphasized. Introduction to computer-aided design (CAD), using color in landscape designs and rendering section/elevation views.
Prerequisite
Recommended:
HORT 228 Landscape Plant Materials,
HORT 255 Herbaceous Ornamentals
Offered
Offered Winter only
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Select and place plants according to a site physical and environmental conditions. Create aesthetic, functional and environmentally responsible landscapes. Outline the landscape design process. Understand and apply design principles in their work. Demonstrate proficiency in CAD design.