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.
Summer 2025 Schedule
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Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
Attendance at in-person class meetings is mandatory per the LATC credentialing of this program.
In-person field trip to Tongva Park in Santa Monica on Saturday, August 9 required.
In-person studio on Saturday, August 16 required.
Course format is a combination of live-online and in-person class meetings.
Two webcams required for this drafting course, cell phone camera is not allowed.
Articulating Arm for camera mount required.
Internet access required. Materials required.
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