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Course Description

Students learn introductory drafting, lettering and drawing techniques as they relate to the field of Landscape Architecture and professional standards. All work product is developed from Tongva Park, a real site located in Santa Monica. At the end of this course, students make a presentation to the instructor and visiting guests. The students present a package of work product that includes hand drafting of a dimensioned site plan, section/elevations and perspective sketch.

Course Outline

Using Tongva Park, students study design, program, and planting. Drawing, observing, and creating a hand-drawn plan are the outcomes.

Notes

Contact:
Melissa McDonald
(310) 825-9414
mmcdonald@unex.ucla.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Review Sections
Section Title
Design Graphics 1: Drafting and Drawing of the Built Environment
Section Schedule
Jun 22, 2024 to Sep 07, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jun 22, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 25, 2024 to Aug 13, 2024
Type
Off-Site
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Aug 10, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Aug 24, 2024
Type
Discussion
Dates
Sep 07, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
43.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
  • Field Trip
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,019.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 01, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 01, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 02, 2024 to Sep 06, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Attendance at in-person class meetings is mandatory per the LATC credentialing of this program.
In-person field trip to Tongva Park in Santa Monica on Saturday, August 10 required.
In-person studio on Saturday, August 24 required. 
Course format is a combination of live-online and in-person class meetings.
Two webcams required for this drafting course, cell phone camera is not allowed.
Articulating Arm for camera mount required.
Internet access required. Materials required.

Section Materials
  • Book (Mandatory) Basic Drafting: A Manual for Beginning Drafters by Leland Scott © 2006 Trafford Publishing Spi edition ISBN 1412096766
  • Book (Mandatory) Architectural Drafting: Procedures & Processes by Marcia G. Martin © 1997 Stipes Pub Llc ISBN 087563768X
  • Book (Mandatory) Landscape Graphics: Plan, Section, and Perspective Drawing of Landscape Spaces by Grant Reid © 2002 Watson-Guptill Revised edition ISBN 0823073335
  • Book (Mandatory) Perspective Without Pain (North Light 20th Anniversary Classic Editions) by Phil Metzger © 1992 North Light Books Reprint edition ISBN 0891344462
  • Book (Mandatory) Van Nostrand Reinhold manual of rendering with pen and ink (Van Nostrand Reinhold manuals) by Robert W Gill © 1984 Van Nostrand Reinhold Rev. and enl. ed edition ISBN 0442228244
  • Book (Mandatory) Pencil Magic by Phil Metzger © 2004 North Light Books 0 edition ISBN 1581805845
Section Title
Design Graphics 1: Drafting and Drawing of the Built Environment
Section Schedule
Sep 21, 2024 to Dec 07, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Sep 21, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 24, 2024 to Nov 12, 2024
Type
Off-Site
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 16, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 23, 2024
Type
Online
Dates
Dec 07, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
43.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
  • Field Trip
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,019.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2024 to Dec 06, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Attendance at pre-course Zoom workshop on Saturday, September 21 is required.
Attendance required at site visit to Tongva Park on Nov. 16
Attendance required at studio workshop on Nov. 23 
Two webcams required for this drafting course; cell phone camera is not allowed.
Articulating arm for camera mount required. Internet access required. Materials required.

Section Materials
  • Book (Mandatory) Basic Drafting: A Manual for Beginning Drafters by Leland Scott © 2006 Trafford Publishing Spi edition ISBN 1412096766
  • Book (Mandatory) Architectural Drafting: Procedures & Processes by Marcia G. Martin © 1997 Stipes Pub Llc ISBN 087563768X
  • Book (Mandatory) Landscape Graphics by Grant Reid © 2002 Watson-Guptill Revised edition ISBN 0823073335
  • Book (Mandatory) Perspective Without Pain (North Light 20th Anniversary Classic Editions) by Phil Metzger © 1992 North Light Books Reprint edition ISBN 0891344462
  • Book (Mandatory) Van Nostrand Reinhold manual of rendering with pen and ink (Van Nostrand Reinhold manuals) by Robert W Gill © 1984 Van Nostrand Reinhold Rev. and enl. ed edition ISBN 0442228244
  • (Mandatory) Overhead Camera Mount
  • Book (Mandatory) Pencil Magic by Phil Metzger ISBN 978-1-58180-584-0
Section Title
Design Graphics 1: Drafting and Drawing of the Built Environment
Section Schedule
Sep 21, 2024 to Dec 07, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Sep 21, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 23, 2024 to Nov 04, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Nov 14, 2024
Type
Off-Site
Days
Su
Time
9:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 17, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
Su
Time
9:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 24, 2024
Type
Online
Dates
Dec 07, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
43.0
Location
  • UCLA
  • Field Trip
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,019.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2024 to Dec 06, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Attendance at pre-course Zoom workshop on Saturday, September 21 is required.
In-person site visit to Tongva Park on November 17 is required.
In-person attendance required at studio workshop on Nov 24.
Two webcams required for this drafting course; cell phone camera is not allowed.
Articulating arm for camera mount required. Internet access required. Materials required.

Section Materials
  • Book (Mandatory) Basic Drafting: A Manual for Beginning Drafters by Leland Scott © 2006 Trafford Publishing Spi edition ISBN 1412096766
  • Book (Mandatory) Architectural Drafting: Procedures & Processes by Marcia G. Martin © 1997 Stipes Pub Llc ISBN 087563768X
  • Book (Mandatory) Landscape Graphics by Grant Reid © 2002 Watson-Guptill Revised edition ISBN 0823073335
  • Book (Mandatory) Perspective Without Pain (North Light 20th Anniversary Classic Editions) by Phil Metzger © 1992 North Light Books Reprint edition ISBN 0891344462
  • Book (Mandatory) Van Nostrand Reinhold manual of rendering with pen and ink (Van Nostrand Reinhold manuals) by Robert W Gill © 1984 Van Nostrand Reinhold Rev. and enl. ed edition ISBN 0442228244
  • (Mandatory) Overhead Camera Mount
  • Book (Mandatory) Pencil Magic by Phil Metzger ISBN 978-1-58180-584-0
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