Computer Aided Design

This is an introductory course that covers computer aided design digital drawings to develop skills for landscape architects to communicate, create and implement. The course includes lectures and computer labs focused on learning the basic commands for drawing in two dimensions including: absolute and relative coordinates; working in layers, paper, and model space; manipulation of text and plotting. The focus is on understanding the software environment and basic applications of AutoCAD and on using relevant tools of this graphic design software to develop high quality landscape design graphic outputs, such as diagrams, perspectives, sections, plans, and 3D models. These skills will enable students to employ computer graphic design tools in landscape architecture studios throughout the rest of their degree courses. Prerequisite: LDEM 200. Offered in the summer term only.