Course code Arhi1032
Credit points 18
Digital Tools in Landscape Projects
Total Hours in Course486
Number of hours for lectures40
Number of hours for laboratory classes152
Independent study hours294
Date of course confirmation08.03.2017
Responsible UnitInstutute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering
Course developers
Ainavu arhitektūras un vides inženierijas institūts
Madara Markova
Dr. arch.
Ainavu arhitektūras un vides inženierijas institūts
Kristīne Vugule
Dr. arch.
lect.
Artūrs Mengots
Mg. arch.
Prior knowledge
Arhi1031, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects I
Arhi2063, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects II
Arhi2064, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects III
Arhi2065, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects IV
Course abstract
Students acquire basics of computer software. Such programmes as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point. In study course students acquire photography and editing of photo with Adobe Photoshop. For the drawing students learn AutoCAD and Microstation, and for 3D modeling SketchUp and Lumion software.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
•Knowledge: knowledge on different digital tools and visualization materials and also their use in landscape architecture and planning
•Skills: students are able to combine several different software in the design of landscape projects.
•Competence: to identify the most suitable software for achieving the specific aim.
Compulsory reading
1. Cordoso C. Mastering lumion 3D. Packt Publishing Ltd. 2014. 286.lpp Pieejams http://ezproxy.llu.lv/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=934159&site=eds-live&scope=site&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_111
2. Šaflbotems R. Photoshop soli pa solim. Lielvārde: Lielvārds, 2004. 240 lpp.
3. Haginss B., Proberts I. Digitālā fotogrāfija. Tehnika un iespējas. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2008. 192 lpp.