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Landscape Architectural Design Graphics II

Course developers

Prior knowledge

Arhi2071, Landscape Architectural Design Graphics I

Course abstract

Graphic techniques and applied materials are mastered in depth in the study course. Graphic techniques are important not only for the overall representation of the landscape, but also for capturing the individual elements in the current situation, as well as for the representation of the designed landscape spaces and elements.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge: in-depth knowledge of drawing techniques.
Skills: to reflect a landscape using different graphics techniques
Competence: to combine drawing techniques and determine the most appropriate for the specific purpose.
Knowledge, skills and competences are assessed in all mid-term exhibitions.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Detailed display of landscape elements. Sketches of natural elements in the open air. 2h
2. Representation of symmetrical details of stylized gypsum casting.
Gypsum casting, drawing composition and construction 2h
3. Shading of symmetrical details of stylized gypsum casting.
Shading of the symmetrical detail drawing of the gypsum casting 2h
4. Basic drawing principles of plastic gypsum casting as a set of complex objects.
Construction of plastic gypsum casting 2h
5. Plastic gypsum casting structure, shading, considering perspective principles.
Shading of plastic plaster casting 2h
First exhibition
6. Basic principles of perspective in the drawings of various natural textures.
Construction of complex gypsum casting element 2h
7. Display of near and far elements.
Shading of complex plaster casting element and display of details 2h
8. Modeling the location of landscape elements in an existing landscape.
Sketches of a newly created outdoor element in the context of the landscape.
Sketches of the location of a newly created outdoor element. 2h
9. Modeling the colors and shapes of landscape elements in an existing landscape.
Sketches in the context of the outdoors. 2h
Sketches of the location of the newly created outdoor element in the existing landscape.
10. Drawings of historical parks, conceptual sketches. Literature studies. 2h
11. Perspective drawing of a historical park using a characteristic color scheme based on literature studies. 2h
Second exhibition
12. Detailed representation of park greenery elements and their characteristic colors. 2h
Construction of a complicated gypsum casting detail
13. Representation of the park area in perspective from different viewpoints. 2h
Shading of a complex gypsum casting detail
14. Representation of a park landscape using a human silhouette as a scale. 2h
Construction of a complicated symmetrical gypsum casting detail
15. Representation of the park territory in axonometry using the range of natural and conditional colours. 2h
Complicated symmetrical plaster casting detail drawing shading
16. Detailed drawings of park elements. Newly created landscape drawing 2h
Third exhibition

Requirements for awarding credit points

100% attendance of lectures. Within the framework of the laboratory works, a literature review on the manifestations of historical styles in modern landscape architecture and significant contemporary architectural objects in Latvia and in the world has been developed, and materials on the significant achievements of modern landscape architects have been developed and presented in the laboratory works.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Students are doing practical works in practical lessons and independently. Each student have to develop following practical works, which are evaluated during exhibition:
1. exhibition:
1. drawing of the first detail of the gypsum casting
2. drawing of the second detail of the gypsum casting
2. exhibition:
1. drawing of the third gypsum casting detail
2. drawing of the fourth gypsum casting detail
3 . drawing of the fifth detail of the gypsum casting
3. exhibition:
1. drawing of complex plaster cast.
2. drawing of a historical park
Five A5 format sketches each week on given topic.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Formal test grade in study course depends on study course practical work cumulative assessment. Practical work is evaluated in accordance with given evaluation order. Practical works are evaluated in exhibitions.

Compulsory reading

1. Richards J. Freehand Drawing and Discovery: Urban Sketching and Concept Drawing for Designers. John Wiley & Sons, 2013. 288 p.
3. Nice C. Drawing & Painting Trees in the Landscape. North Light Books, 2011. 160 p.

Further reading

Reid, Grant W. Landscape graphics : plan, section, and perspective drawing of landscape spaces / Grant W. Reid. Revised edition. New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, 2002. 208 lpp. : ilustrācijas ; 22 x 28 cm ISBN 9780823073337.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Latvijas Architektūra: arhitektūras, dizaina un vides apskats. ISSN 1407-4923.
2. TOPOS. Published by Callwey Verlag. ISSN: 0942-752X.

Notes

Compulsory course in full-time studies of VBF study program "Landscape Architecture and Planning" (Bachelor). The study course is also taught in English.