LA 5020

Composition and Theory

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Studio focusing on the spatial design of project-scale site development. Students develop their expertise in applying the design theory, vocabulary, and graphic expression introduced in LA 5010.

When Offered Spring.

Fees Course fee: Drafting supplies and fees approx. $250; field trip approx. $250.
Permission Note Enrollment limited to: graduate standing.

• Students will become familiar with and gain confidence in the design process as a method for solving site planning problems.
• Students will gain the ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate on-site and adjacent systems (both natural and man-made) and their interactions.
• Students will be able to develop conceptual designs through three-dimensional models and quick sketches.
• Students will be able to expand conceptual design models into spatially defined and refined site plans.
• Students will develop graphic and computer skills to clearly communicate design intent.

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