LADE516 – Computer Aided Landscape Design
Module code
LADE516
Module title
Computer Aided Landscape Design
Prescription
The aim of this module is to further develop students skill in using computer aided design software to produce landscape design and detail plans
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Effectively use Vectorworks Landmark for the production of graphical Landscape, and planting plans, with implementation details and budgets.
Produce technically correct construction detail plans for consent and building purposes for landscape elements.
Effectively use three dimensional modelling tools and commands to create landscape elements and details.
Use site modelling procedures to create simple three dimensional landscaped sites. - Content
- -Vectorworks and Landmark application
-File importing into Vectorworks
-Vectorworks resource libraries, worksheets and reports
-Plant symbols, definitions, graphics and libraries
-Vectorworks 3D Modelling tools and commands
-Sketchup 3D Modelling tools and commands
-Construction detailing procedures, orthogonal drawing, views, cross-sections, dimensioning, fixing details, footing details, close ups, dimension layout plans
-Site modelling, stake objects, contours, grade and site modifiers
-Building drawing tools and commands, i.e. wall, windows, doors, roof, furniture libraries.
-Adobe Photoshop image modifying and rendering - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching and learning methods will be face to face delivery including; workshops, project-based interactive tasks, with group sessions, tutorials, on-line learning, work integration, and independent research for the creation of portfolios of evidence of learning.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment is achievement based. Students need to attempt all elements of the assessment and gain at least 50% in each element of the portfolio to gain an overall pass in this module
