ACH 114 - History of Contemporary Landscape Design3 credit hours - One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Chronological overview of the design of contemporary open spaces and the birth of Landscape Architecture as a profession. Examine various design theories, the importance and responsibility of open space, and their influence on landscape design. Explore themes of ecology and sustainability, program and function, and aesthetics with an emphasis on critical thinking with regard to design theory and application. Lab fee $40.
Location(s) Typically Offered: Online (OL)
Term(s) Typically Offered: Spring
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Define contemporary landscape design concepts.
2. Discover principal designers who have shaped modern landscape architecture.
3. Research contemporary landscape architectural design theories.
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