0 or 6 credits
Summer 2026 Lecture Laboratory Lower Division
Conceptualizing, recording, and presenting site design ideas through problem-solving projects. Introduction to design and to presentation techniques fundamental to landscape architecture. Short projects give students exposure to a variety of design topics and presentation materials (pencil, ink, pastel, paper and board) and freehand lettering through two- and three-dimensional creative projects. Materials used are purchased by the student.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate/understand fundamental tools and processes of design: spatial organizations and relationships, analytical tools and ordering principles.
2Demonstrate/understand basic critical thinking, and a foundation of literacy in design and environmental ideas.
3Demonstrate/understand investigations and processes that lead to the formation of design concepts, and their realization as objects, plans and places.
4Demonstrate/understand effective use of basic communication methods and the tools used in their making: diagrams, drawing, lettering, model making, speaking and writing.
5Demonstrate/understand roles, contributions and responsibilities of Landscape Architecture to society and to environmental health.
6Demonstrate/understand how to be a design student: time/task management, learning and functioning in a studio environment, working independently and as a team member.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.