Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Landscape Architecture

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Research and Design Process

Apply the basic principles and elements of design to landscape architecture design solutions.
Explore sufficient concepts and alternative solutions as part of the design process.
Natural Systems

Identify the indigenous components and processes found on any site (soil types, individual plant species, plant communities, wildlife, climatic conditions, and hydrology) and determine the resultant design opportunities and constraints.
Effectively use trees, shrubs, grasses, annuals, perennials and bulbs in their planting designs in order to provide year-round seasonal beauty and function.
Technical Systems and Materials

Design technically accurate and ecologically sensitive grading and drainage plans and irrigation systems.
Historical Precedent

Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of historical precedents, including cultural and geographic forces that have shaped major historical gardens, public parks and urban open spaces in their design projects.
Graphic/Visual Communication

Visually communicate their ideas and solutions (perspectives, axonometrics, plans sections and elevations).
Successfully use a range of visual media to communicate their ideas and solutions (freehand and computer drawing, drafting, three dimensional models, rendered presentation illustratives).
Verbal Presentation Skills

Successfully communicate design proposals and key objectives of their projects.
Professional Readiness

Produce basic materials required for an entry-level job search

AA Landscape Architecture Degree Requirements

Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and the following courses:

LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist
or LA 108 Composition for the Artist
LA/LAN 115 The Natural World 1: The Base Layer
LA/LAN 117 Survey of Landscape Architecture
LA/LAN 177 Pre-Industrial Urban Open Spaces
LA 255 College Math
LA 271 College Algebra with Geometry
LA/LAN 277 Post Industrial Urban Open Spaces