Course: AG420 Landscape Design

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Subject Area: Agri-Science

Type: Standard

Credits: 0.5

Course Information: In this class students will be introduced to the elements of home and commercial landscaping. After learning basic techniques, students will make use of a CAD based design program used in the industry today. Students will also utilize digital cameras to take pictures of their home and develop a landscape plan. Students will gain knowledge of shrubs and trees commonly used in landscapes. Anyone interested in landscaping, drafting or designing their own landscape will benefit from this class.

Outcomes:

• Apply principles of the landscape design process

• Demonstrate landscape presentation graphics techniques

• Establish requirements of the commercial inventory survey

• Incorporate technology into the landscape design process

• Examine specialty garden styles

• Explore the use of water features in the landscape

• Analyze hardscape options in the landscape

• Identify plant materials for landscape installation

• Calculate landscaping cost estimates

Prerequisite: AG342 - Introduction to Horticulture