Acquire working knowledge and use of scale, scale conversions, and proportions
Acquire working ability to use a drafting and drawing process
Acquire working understanding of 1- and 2-point perspective
Demonstrate the ability to make detailed observations of the built environment and apply them to graphic communication and decision making
Acquire the ability to select, draft and draw a section line and elevation from a 2D layout plan and express the 2D information in a drawn 3D vignette – 1- and 2-point perspective
About this course:
Students learn introductory drafting, lettering and drawing techniques as they relate to the field of Landscape Architecture and professional standards. All work product is developed from Tongva Park, a real site located in Santa Monica. At the end of this course, students make a presentation to the instructor and visiting guests. The students present a package of work product that includes hand drafting of a dimensioned site plan, section/elevations and perspective sketch.
Attendance at pre-course Zoom workshop on Saturday, September 21 is required.
Attendance required at site visit to Tongva Park on Nov. 16
Attendance required at studio workshop on Nov. 23
International Students: This hybrid section is not considered in person for immigration purposes
Two webcams required for this drafting course; cell phone camera is not allowed.
Articulating arm for camera mount required. Internet access required. Materials required.
Attendance at pre-course Zoom workshop on Saturday, September 21 is required.
In-person site visit to Tongva Park on November 17 is required.
In-person attendance required at studio workshop on Nov 24.
International Students: This hybrid section is not considered in person for immigration purposes
Two webcams required for this drafting course; cell phone camera is not allowed.
Articulating arm for camera mount required. Internet access required. Materials required.
Attendance at in-person meetings is mandatory per the LATC credentialing of this program.
Required in person meetings:
Site visit to Tongva Park - Saturday, February 22, 2025
In-person studio workshop - Saturday, March 8, 2025
This drafting and drawing course requires two webcams - one can be your computer camera (cell phone camera is not allowed).
Articulating arm for webcam mount required.
This hybrid section is made up of In Person and Live Online instruction.
International Students: This hybrid section is not considered in person for immigration purposes.
Internet access required. Materials required.
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