Landscape Design
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Blended
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Landscape Design
Landscape Design is a three-year co-operative program of study providing training in the design of many types of landscape areas, with emphasis on residential landscape design as well as experience with commercial and institutional sites. A variety of skills in areas such as drafting, computer-aided design, three dimensional modeling, design illustration and visualization are combined with the knowledge of design theory, plant and hard materials, landscape construction and new technologies to provide students with the skills necessary to source employment in the expanding field of landscape design. Qualifying graduates of the Landscape Design program, have the option to receive advanced standing into a related Bachelor's Degree in the Environmental Design and Planning program at Fanshawe College as well as the Landscape Architecture program at the University of Guelph where they may continue their studies.
Admissions
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Curriculum
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses
- Reason & Writing 1-Art & Design
- Dynascape-Intro
- Landscape Design Studio 1
- Horticulture 1
- Site Inventory & Evaluation
- Presentation & Illustration 1
- Woody Deciduous Plant Identification
- Land Styles & Techniques
- Co-operative Education Employment Prep
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses
- Communications for Design
- Computer Drafting for Design 1
- Landscape Design Studio 2
- Landscape Materials
- Horticulture 2
- Presentation & Illustration 2
- Woody Evergreen Plant Identification
- Modern Architecture
Level 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses
- Computer Drafting for Design 2
- Landscape Design Studio 3
- Field Construction 1
- Plant Identification
- Presentation & Illustration 1-Landscape
- Surveying & Site Services
- Ecology
Level 4
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses
- Computer Drafting for Design 3
- Landforms
- Landscape Design Studio 4
- Working Documents
- Planting Design
- Computer Illustration
- Field Construction 2
Level 5
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses
- Computer Drafting for Design 4
- Landscape Structures 1
- Special Project/Research & Development 1
- Computer Illustration 2
- Landscape Management
- Landscape Studio 5
Level 6
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses
- Computer Drafting for Design 5
- Landscape Structures 2
- Landscape Studio 6
- Special Project/Research & Dev 2
- Professional Practice
- Geographical Information Systems 1
Program Outcome
Diploma; Co-op; University Transfer
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Landscape Design graduates have obtained positions with landscape architects, design/build landscape contractors, nurseries, government agencies and sales. A high percentage of students aspire to operating their own businesses
English Language Requirements
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