Maricopa Community Colleges  AGL190   20006-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  06/27/00  
AGL190      20006-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Landscape Design II
Advanced study of the principles of landscape design. Emphasis on development and design of landscapes including patios, barbecues, bancos, water features, gazebos. Use of artistic elements including statuary, sculpture, ironwork and murals. Design and implementation of low voltage landscape lighting. Solving design problems. Importance of texture, color, and form of plant materials used in design. Importance of form, composition, and function to design of landscape. Prerequisites: AGL189
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGL190   20006-99999 Landscape Design II
1. Identify and describe the elements of landscape design, including color, texture, form, and line. (I)
2. Identify and describe principles of landscape design, including balance, rhythm, unity, and symmetry. (II)
3. Describe the uses of special features such as ramadas, gazebos, patios, barbecues, bancos and water in landscape design. (III)
4. Describe the use of artistic features in landscapes design, including sculpture, statuary, ironwork, murals, and paintings. (IV)
5. Explain how spaces are defined in landscape design. (V)
6. Describe the use of low-voltage lighting in the landscape. (VI)
7. Describe and give examples of the use of illusion in landscape design. (VII)
8. Explain the use of xeriscape design to conserve water usage. (VIII)
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AGL190   20006-99999 Landscape Design II
    I. Elements of Design
        A. Color
        B. Texture
        C. Form
        D. Line
      II. Principles of Design
          A. Balance
          B. Rhythm
          C. Unity
          D. Symmetrical vs. asymmetrical
        III. Special Features in Landscape Design
            A. Ramadas, gazebos, etc.
            B. Patios
            C. Barbecues
            D. Boncos
            E. Water features
          IV. Artistic Features in Landscape Design
              A. Sculpture
              B. Statuary
              C. Ironwork
              D. Murals, paintings
            V. Defining Spaces in the Landscape
                A. Boundaries
                  1. Walls
                  2. Hedges
                B. Facades
                C. Flooring and ground materials
              VI. Low-Voltage Lighting in the Landscape
                  A. Safety
                  B. Security
                  C. Aesthetics
                  D. Design and installation
                VII. Illusion in Landscape Design
                    A. Making small spaces appear large
                    B. Transforming liability to asset
                    C. Screening unpleasant views
                  VIII. Designing to Conserve Water
                      A. Principles of xeriscape
                      B. Conversion
                      C. Mini oasis concept
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