UCLA Extension winter holiday closure: December 21 through January 1. Learn More

Design Graphics 2: Communication for Site Analysis, Conceptual and Site Design

ARCH X 472.4E

Build upon drafting, lettering, and drawing techniques learned in Design Graphics 1, advanced applications of color and presentation are applied to final projects.

READ MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE
Fall
Winter
Hybrid
Starting at $1,019.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Determine and employ an appropriate reprographic process
  • Demonstrate proper use of accepted standard graphic symbols and vocabulary
  • Employ and demonstrate knowledge of the design process and the graphic skillset used in this process
  • Employ good time management skills
  • Prepare and present scaled 2D drawings, site inventory and analysis (with topography), conceptual/schematic design, site design, section/elevation/section-elevation, mapping, and inventory
  • Demonstrate the ability to select a section line from a 2D plan that demonstrates a focal point of the site design and produce a 3D sketch/vignette

About this course:

Students build upon drafting, lettering, and drawing techniques learned in Design Graphics 1. As the second class in the series, it also concentrates on the graphic conventions for site analysis, conceptual design, design process and measured plan, perspective, and section elevations as they relate to the field of landscape architecture and professional standards. All work product is developed from the Tongva Park site used in Design Graphics 1, located in Santa Monica. At the end of this course, students make an oral presentation to the instructor and visiting guests. The students present a package of work product that includes hand drafting and colored rendering of a conceptual site plan; section/elevations and perspective vignettes; and graphic package of progress drawings, including site analysis graphics, design concept studies, and a final design concept with supporting design elements.
Prerequisites
ARCH X 472 Introduction to the Landscape Design Professions and ARCH X 472.4D Design Graphics 1: Drafting and Drawing of the Built Environment

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Monday, Saturday
Available
See Details
Instructor: Rebecca Schwaner
402848
Fee:
$1,019.00
Hybridformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom , UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Attendance at in-person meetings is mandatory per the LATC credentialing of this program
Required in person meetings: Saturday, February 22; Mar. 22 
This hybrid section is made up of In Person and Live Online instruction.
International Students: This hybrid section is not considered in person for immigration purposes.
Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 12, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Landscape Graphics by Grant Reid
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 27, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Feb 22, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC
Lecture
Mon Feb 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 17, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Mar 22, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC

Contact Us

Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Ready to start
your future?
By signing up, you agree to UCLA Extension’s Privacy Policy.

vector icon of building

Corporate Education

Learn how we can help your organization meet its professional development goals and corporate training needs.

Learn More

vector icon of building

Donate to UCLA Extension

Support our many efforts to reach communities in need.

Innovation Programs

Student Scholarships

Lifelong Learning

See More