Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Architecture 16
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Catalog Description:
16 - Landscape Architecture
2 units
Principles of landscape architecture emphasizing design concepts as they relate to site, building, and
client requirements. Includes site analysis, land use patterns, circulation, layout, planting materials,
irrigation, and the general design process. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 17.5, laboratory 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills: None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1. develop design approach methods to landscape problems through site analysis and progress;
2. demonstrate an understanding of basic landscape design principles and theories;
3. develop design coordination with other related professions so that an awareness of team
designs on projects is approached;
4. explain the sequence of stages in the design process from schematics/preliminaries to master
plan; working drawings and specifications;
5. explain the process of presentation drawings and sketches using various medias in blackand-white and color;
6. identify the planting materials and irrigation.
Course Content (lecture):
1. Survey of profession
2. Landscape graphics
a. symbols
3. Basic design principles
a. pattern, form, space
b. proportion, scale, balance
c. rhythm
4. Art elements
a. line, shape, mass
b. texture, color, tone
5. Three-dimensional forms
a. form and space relationship
6. Introduction to landscape materials
a. paving, hard and soft
b. masonry
c. wood
7. Introduction to landscape structure
a. fences, screens, arbors
b. walls
c. garden furniture
8. Introduction to planting and irrigation
a. controls
b. valves
c. sprinkler heads
9. The use of plants as design elements
a. trees
b. shrubs
c. ground covers, vines, and lawns
d. annuals and perennials
10. Irrigation design principles:
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a. plant needs
b. hydraulic requirements of the system
c. components of the system
d. water drainage
11. Outdoor lighting principles:
a. lighting needs and effect
b. components of lighting systems
12. Soil analysis:
a. texture
b. content
c. drainage
Course Content (studio):
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Apply landscape graphics
Apply pattern, form, line shape, color, texture and tone
Apply three-dimensional forms
Apply landscape materials
Apply landscape structure
Apply planting and irrigation
Apply plants as design elements
Apply irrigation design principles
Apply outdoor lighting systems
Analyze soil system
Methods of Presentation:
Lecture; hand-out sheets; slides; field trips; plans from landscape architectural offices.
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
Use free-hand sketching on forms and site elements
Draw site plan, elevations and sections for a proposed site
Draw irrigation drawings for a proposed site
Design a garden project
Research on plant elements
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Homework
Quizzes
Studio projects
Class participation
Final Examination Presentation
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Textbook(s) (Typical):
An Introduction to Landscape Architecture, Michael Laurie, Elsevier Publishing Company, Second
Edition, 1985 (This is the best available textbook for this course.)
Special Student Materials:
Drafting equipment
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Revised: Nov. 09