University of Georgia College of Environment and Design
Fall 2011
LAND 4050 - LANDSCAPE ARCH. DESIGN STUDIO V (Recreation)
5 CREDIT HOURS
Section 36-137
Class times: M and F, 8:00-11:00 and W, 8:00-9:55
Broad Street Studio I
Professor: Shelley Cannady
Office: 605 Caldwell Hall, 706-542-4868
Email (preferred): scannady@uga.edu
Office hours: Tuesday 11:00-1:00 or by appointment
PREREQUISITE
LAND 3040
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Projects with special emphasis on the role of ecology and the sense of the region. May include
recreational facilities and regional park systems. Projects will be developed through a variety of
scales to a design development level.
LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES
Knowledge: Upon completion of this course, students with a passing evaluation will have
demonstrated:
 A clear understanding of the design process and the tools most appropriate to each phase.
 A clear understanding of design criteria for various recreational facilities and components.
 A clear understanding of the significance of interrelationships between natural systems, regional
site design, and cultural use.
 A clear understanding of relationships between space, three-dimensional form, and movement
within the confines of a landscape.
Skills: Upon completion of this course, students with a passing evaluation will have demonstrated:
 Effective use of a design process from project initiation to design development phase.
 Proper use of natural, cultural, regional, site, and place characteristics and systems to inform and
direct design decisions.
 Proper synthesis of complex program needs, ecological systems, and aesthetic considerations
into harmonious solutions.
Values: Upon completion of this course, students with a passing evaluation will have demonstrated:
 the ability to articulate why regional aesthetics and ecologically sound design are compatible,
realistic and necessary.
 professional work habits.
METHODS
Studio format, combined with lectures, readings, and special research assignments. To assist in
understanding site elements and/or principles discussed in class, short field trips may occur.
Students will have the option of writing a research paper in lieu of attending a field trip. Due dates for
these research papers will always be the first class meeting following the field trip.
READINGS
Required Text: None
Supplemental: Specific readings and other materials will be distributed in class or placed in the
class folder on the Caldwell server:
\\caldwell.sed.uga.edu\Cald-class\Land 4050 Cannady
REQUIRED MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT
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Standard drafting equipment, a network capable personal computer, electronic storage media, a
CED lab account, and Bulldog Bucks.
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Minimum 24” wide roll of tracing paper
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Other papers and materials on a project-by-project basis
GRADING SYSTEM
Grading will be based on the university system, with percentages of the final course grade
approximately distributed as follows:
Description
Grade Percentage
Form & Movement exercise
Pool Case Study
Project 1: Resort Pool
Resort Pool Sheet Set
Project 2: Kentucky Horse Farm
Kentucky Horse Farm Sheet Set
Project 3: Grand Urban Park with non-traditional playground
(case study, masterplan, detailed design, grading plan, and
sheet set)
2%
3%
17%
6%
21%
6%
45%
Total
100 %
Note: Percent distribution will be primarily based upon project time allotment. The instructor reserves the right
to alter this distribution to best represent class time spent, project priority, and out of class activities required.
A (4.0) = 90-100%
A- (3.7) = 87-89.9%
B+ (3.3) = 84-86.9%
B (3.0) = 80-83.9%
B- (2.7) = 77-79.9%
C+ (2.3) = 74-76.9%
C (2.0) = 70-73.9%
C- (1.7) = 67-69.9%
D (1.0) = 60-66.9%
F (0.0) = 0-59.9%
A grade of incomplete will only be given in extreme, unplanned circumstances such as long-term hospitalization
or military deployment.
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CLASS STANDARDS
It is expected that you participate in class activities, complete reading/research prior to class period,
and come prepared so that design work can be accomplished during the class period. You will need
to comply with the following minimum standards:
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Have a notebook and pen/pencil for notes
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Bring all necessary materials, equipment, and research findings
In-Studio Work: To simulate the workplace environment, studio projects are typically designed
to be accomplished during studio time only. Additional outside research and preparation will be
required. In order for this to work, you must attend class ready to focus specifically on design work.
Additional out-of-class time will not be granted to complete an assignment except for approved field
trips or documented illnesses (infirmary stamped notice signed by a physician.)
Attendance: professional work habits are stressed in this course. The attendance record will be
kept in the class folder on the SED server, and any disagreement w/the record must be addressed
within 1 week of the date in question. Consequences of poor attendance are:
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Poor grasp of objectives
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Less time for project completion
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Decreased instructor assistance
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5 absences will result in a reduction of one letter grade (applies to final course grade).
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Withdrawal from the course: Upon the sixth (6th) absence, the instructor will automatically
withdraw you from the course. A withdrawal after the midpoint of the semester is automatically
assigned a grade of WF (as per UGA policy.)
Late Arrival/ Early Departure:
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Three “L” marks in your attendance record will count as one absence.
Arriving more than 20 minutes late will be recorded as an absence.
Leaving class early without instructor permission will be recorded as an absence.
Late work:
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Projects turned in late (but within 24 hours) will receive a one-letter-grade drop.
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Projects more than one day (24 hours) late will be scored as zero (0).
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The professor’s absence from the building does NOT mitigate the 24-hour rule.
The only exception is with a documented medical excuse (signed by a physician) or a letter from the
Office of Student Affairs. You must turn in excused late work no later than one week after your return
to class.
Studio Rules and Etiquette:
Please observe common courtesy in the studio, particularly while other classes are being conducted.
During class time the following will not be permitted:
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Use of tobacco or alcohol
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Cell phone use, unless related to the course.
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Disruptive noise or offensive language
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CED/UGA policies:
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Learning Disabilities: Students who know or suspect that they have any type of learning
disability must inform the instructor of such disability in writing before the third class meeting.
Without such notification, no special accommodations will be considered at any later date.
Students with documented learning disabilities are served by the Regents’ Center for Learning
Disorders (542-4589).
Academic Honesty: All academic work must meet the standards contained in “A Culture of
Honesty.” Each student is responsible to inform him/herself about those standards before
performing any academic work. All academic work submitted in this course must be your own
unless you have received the professor’s permission to collaborate and have properly
acknowledged receiving assistance.
Retention of Student Work: The professor and the CED reserve the right to select and
retain possession of all written and graphic student work completed for academic credit.
Access to archived works will be granted to students for reproduction or short-term display.
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE
M, Aug. 15
W, Aug 17
F, Aug 19
M, Aug. 22
W, Aug 24
F, Aug 26
M, Aug. 29
W, Aug 31
F, Sep 2
M, Sep 5
W, Sep 7
F, Sep 9
M, Sep 12
W, Sep 14
F, Sep 16
M, Sep 19
W, Sep 21
F, Sep 23
M, Sep 26
W, Sep 28
F, Sep 30
First day of class
Assignment: Pool case study
Assignment: FORM & MVMT study
Presentations: FORM & MVMT study
Lecture: pool surfaces, deck surfaces, shade, vegetation, amenities
Presentations: Pool case studies
Project 1: Resort Pool
Assignment: written objectives (aesthetic and functional) and location research. IFD.
Written objectives, research, and IFD due.
Site analysis, functional diagrams
Pool design development
Pool design development
Pool design development
interim design critiques
Labor Day Holiday
Pool design development
Pool design completion
Lecture: presentation graphics
Assignment: Resort Pool presentation graphics
Lectures: Equestrian design issues and requirements. Septic design requirements.
Project 2: KY Horse Farm
Assignment: Horse Farm targeted research task list
Work day –. targeted research task list
FIELD TRIP to equestrian facilities
Presentations: targeted research finding
Assignment: plot basemap and develop objectives, IFD
Objectives and IFD due.
Functional diagrams
Farm design development
Farm design development
Farm design development
Resort Pool presentation graphics due
Farm design development
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M, Oct 3
W, Oct 5
F, Oct 7
M, Oct 10
W, Oct 12
F, Oct 14
M, Oct 17
W, Oct 19
Th, Oct. 20
F, Oct 21
M, Oct 24
W, Oct 26
F, Oct 28
M, Oct 31
W, Nov 2
F, Nov 4
M, Nov 7
W, Nov 9
F, Nov 11
M, Nov 14
W, Nov 16
F, Nov 18
Nov 21-25
M, Nov 28
W, Nov 30
F, Dec 2
M, Dec 5
T, Dec 6
interim design critiques
Farm design development
Farm design completion
Assignment: grand urban park case study
Assignment: Horse Farm presentation graphics
Work on urban park case study
Presentions: urban park case studies
Project 3: Holliday Park, Indianapolis
Discussion: sports field standards, grading, orientation, and reference materials
Assignment: place research, written objectives, IFD
Written goals/objectives/program and IFD due at BOC
Lecture: non-traditional playgrounds
Assignment:
 obtain basemaps.
 Site inventory and analysis (groups of 4).
Assignment: produce Functional Diagram
MIDPOINT WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE
Park masterplan design development
Assignment: written objectives (aesthetic and functional) IFD for non-traditional playground.
Park masterplan design development
Horse Farm presentation graphics due BOC
Park masterplan design development
Decide on special use areas for detailed design
Fall Break
Park masterplan design development
Prof. Weinberg
Prof. Weinberg
Preliminary master Plan due at BOC
Interim design critiques
Park masterplan design revision
Prof. Weinberg
Assignment: rough grading plan
Prof. Weinberg
work on grading plan
Prof. Weinberg
completion of grading plan
Prof. Weinberg
Assignment: plot basemaps of enlarged areas
Detailed design development of special use areas
Detailed design development of special use areas
Detailed design development of special use areas
Thanksgiving Holiday
Completed design (on trash) of special use areas due EOC
Assignment: revision of master plan, sheet set
work on sheet set
work on sheet set
work on sheet set
Friday class schedule, last day of this class
work on sheet set
SHEET SET DUE 5:00 p.m.
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the
instructor may be necessary.
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