Ecological Landscape Design - ONLINE

This very comprehensive course begins with an overview of historical garden design perspectives, including an examination of the role of art, statuary, wildlife, water, and native ecosystems. The principles of landscape design and how the various elements are used in softscaping and hardscaping will be examined in detail on how to achieve particular esthetics and function. Design terminology and drafting skills will be applied when following the steps of the design process. Through case studies and project work, the topics of site analysis, hardscape construction and grading, estimating and landscape supplies, drainage and water solutions, site remediation and special needs will be covered. Throughout, presentation skills will be emphasized. This course partially satisfies the requirements for the Gaia College Diploma in Organic Land Care. Several professional associations grant Continuing Education Credits for this course (ISA, CNLA, BCSLA, SOUL).

For more information about this course please contact Professional and Continuing Studies

Required Textbook:

Landscape Graphics: Plan, Section, and Perspective Drawing of Landscape Spaces, 2002 Edition by Grant W. Reid. Whitney, Library of Design, New York.

Prerequisite: SketchUp Pro for Landsape Design-ONLINE

Additionally, it is highly recommended that students have previously completed the Organic Master Gardener (classroom or online) OR Organic Horticulture Specialist as well as Ecological Plant Knowledge for Organic Gardeners course OR the Ecological Plant Knowlege 1 - Natives Online course, or intend to take it concurrently, or otherwise have extensive plant knowledge in their area of interest.

Time Requirement: Participants should expect to set aside a miminum of 6 -10 hours each week to focus on assignments.

Course Schedule: Gaia College recommends participants registered in Gaia College courses take no more than 2 courses per semester. For those participants wishing to take more than 2 courses, please contact Gaia College.

Part of the Gaia College/Royal Roads University Diploma in Organic Land Care.

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