Syllabus: Hort 230 Introduction to the Architecture of Landscape Design
British Literay Tour Special Edition
Spring Semester, 2011
Contact information: Ben Romney Benson 145 tel: 208 496-4590 fax: 208 496-6017
mail to: romneyb@byui.edu romneyb@gmail.com
This course is an exploration of the influences and art that ultimately surrounds us in our physical environment. It is an introductory course, intended to give the student a basic understanding and skill level that will help acheive an appreciation for the profession. It is not intended to fully prepare one for entry into the industry of Design-Build Horticulture, or Landscape Architecture. Please enjoy a great exercise in learning about, and participating in the creation of beauty in your surroundings.
Tentative Course Schedule:
(under development)
18 April
19 April
20 April
21 April
22 April
25 April
26 April
27 April
28 April
29 April
2 May through 26 May, travel through Ireland, England, Wales, and Paris
Exercises and assignments:
1 Base Map to scale 1/16”=1 foot ______________________________________
2 Memory Exercise, Family Needs Analysis (your own future) ______________________________________
3 Bubble Sheet (Functional Diagram) ______________________________________
4 Practice Lettering ______________________________________
5 Tree Shapes ______________________________________
6 a tracing & shading b&w ______________________________________
b tracing & shading color ______________________________________
7 Positive and Negative—chair sketch ______________________________________
8 a barn & house b&w ______________________________________
b barn & house color ______________________________________
9 a vertical plane sketch—freehand ______________________________________
b vertical plane sketch—plan view ______________________________________
10 a Formal Linear Exercise—circular ______________________________________
b Formal Linear Exercise—angular ______________________________________
11 convert 10 into a landscape feature ______________________________________
12 draw 11 to scale (1/4 or larger) ______________________________________
13 render 12 in color ______________________________________
14 Outdoor Space Exercise (swan pond) ______________________________________
15 Power Point® highlights of the landscapes of Ireland, England, Wales, and Paris
Attendance and Participation ______________________________________
Important notice:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all qualified students enrolled in this course are entitled to “reasonable accommodation.” It is the student’s responsibility to disclose to the teacher any special need she/he may have before the end of the first week of class.
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