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Landscape Design II
Course: AGL190

First Term: 2000 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   6 Period(s)   5.1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Advanced study of the principles of landscape design. Emphasis on development and design of landscapes including patios, barbecues, bancos, water features, gazebos. Use of artistic elements including statuary, sculpture, ironwork and murals. Design and implementation of low voltage landscape lighting. Solving design problems. Importance of texture, color, and form of plant materials used in design. Importance of form, composition, and function to design of landscape



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and describe the elements of landscape design, including color, texture, form, and line. (I)
2. Identify and describe principles of landscape design, including balance, rhythm, unity, and symmetry. (II)
3. Describe the uses of special features such as ramadas, gazebos, patios, barbecues, bancos and water in landscape design. (III)
4. Describe the use of artistic features in landscapes design, including sculpture, statuary, ironwork, murals, and paintings. (IV)
5. Explain how spaces are defined in landscape design. (V)
6. Describe the use of low-voltage lighting in the landscape. (VI)
7. Describe and give examples of the use of illusion in landscape design. (VII)
8. Explain the use of xeriscape design to conserve water usage. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Elements of Design
   A. Color
   B. Texture
   C. Form
   D. Line
II. Principles of Design
   A. Balance
   B. Rhythm
   C. Unity
   D. Symmetrical vs. asymmetrical
III. Special Features in Landscape Design
   A. Ramadas, gazebos, etc.
   B. Patios
   C. Barbecues
   D. Boncos
   E. Water features
IV. Artistic Features in Landscape Design
A. Sculpture
   B. Statuary
   C. Ironwork
   D. Murals, paintings
V. Defining Spaces in the Landscape
   A. Boundaries
      1. Walls
      2. Hedges
   B. Facades
   C. Flooring and ground materials
VI. Low-Voltage Lighting in the Landscape
   A. Safety
   B. Security
   C. Aesthetics
   D. Design and installation
VII. Illusion in Landscape Design
   A. Making small spaces appear large
   B. Transforming liability to asset
   C. Screening unpleasant views
VIII. Designing to Conserve Water
   A. Principles of xeriscape
   B. Conversion
   C. Mini oasis concept
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/27/2000

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