Class information
LAT279 CAD Landscape Design II
- CRN: 20966
- Credits: 3
- Notes: Required Zoom Meetings Two (2) Times a Week
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Remote, TuThTuesday and Thursday, from 3:30 to 5:50pm
From April 1 through June 15, 2024, Debra E McPherson
- Remote, TuThTuesday and Thursday, from 3:30 to 5:50pm
Class materials
Textbooks
No textbooks required
Details about this class
LAT 279 is the second class in a two-part series covering Computer Aided Landscape Design. LAT 279 uses Vectorworks Landmark software. LAT 279 is a project and studio-based course.
Learning Objectives
- Build upon basic skills learned in LAT 271
- Advanced 2D and 3D modeling
- Custom Plant Lists, Title Blocks, and more...
- Create custom resource libraries that include hardscape symbols, structures, and plant styles, materials and textures, etc.
- Learn to create site models and how to use hardscape features to modify the terrain
- Presentation techniques that include rendering styles, scenic backdrops, sunlight exposure, cameras and effects
Pre-requisites
LAT 271 CAD Vectorworks - This software is challenging and the second level class will not be accessible to learn without understanding the fundamentals.
Lectures are presented live via Zoom and demonstrate techniques that will build upon a typical landscape design with consecutive homework assignments and term projects. These lectures will be recorded videos that can be reviewed outside of and prior to the next class when the assigned homework is due. Each class is broken into two segments. One segment will be a live demonstration that is recorded and available for review on D2L. A second segment will be open-studio time for students to get individual help. Class attendance is important as it is common for students to need help. The only assistance provided by the instructors and PCC is during class time.
Technology
Online coursework and lectures:
- Computer, microphone and internet connection for weekly Zoom meetings. Webcam preferred but not required. Mouse with center wheel recommended.
CAD drafting:
- Computer with the minimum system requirements for running the current version of Vectorworks. For more information visit:
Software System Requirements | Vectorworks
- Vectorworks 2024 software. Free student version available here: https://www.vectorworks.net/en-US/education
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.