The need to develop, preserve, and protect our open spaces and environmental and cultural resources has never been greater. NYBG's engaging program gives you a solid, plant-focused foundation along with the skills and confidence to pursue your passion. What's more, the Garden offers 250 inspiring acres of sustainable, functional landscapes for up-close, in-depth study. Take a single course for fun or pursue a professional certificate in Landscape Design.
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Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your ideas. Practice various graphic techniques on a range of materials and equipment and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for optimal presentation to clients. Homework is required.
Learn
the
basic
principles
of
constructing
residential
landscape
features
such
as
walks,
steps,
simple
decks,
garden
structures,
walls,
and
benches.
Study
landscape
construction
standards,
techniques,and
commonly
used
materials,
and
learn
to
draft
construction
details.
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When
the
sun
goes
down,
the
art
of
landscape
lighting
can
bring
a
painterly
or
even
sculptural
transformation
to
your
design.
This
course
explores
the
art
of
landscape
lighting
from
selection
and
placement
to
color
and
composition.
Learn
the
technical
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Through
discussion,
fieldwork,
and
homework,
students
will
identify
landforms
and
watersheds,
calculate
slopes,
and
manipulate
contours
to
create
garden
rooms,
and
control
water
flow.
Learn
how
to
communicate
design
ideas
to
contractors
and
evaluate
the
opportunities
and
constraints
of
a
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Explore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion.
Turning a vision into a plan is the designer's first challenge. Analyze landscapes, formulate the requirements of a design project and then translate them into schematic design solutions. Take part in class discussions and critiques, and present projects.
Through
discussion,
fieldwork,
and
homework,
students
will
identify
landforms
and
watersheds,
calculate
slopes,
and
manipulate
contours
to
create
garden
rooms,
and
control
water
flow.
Learn
how
to
communicate
design
ideas
to
contractors
and
evaluate
the
opportunities
and
constraints
of
a
more...
Survey
photographs
from
dozens
of
eye-catching
gardens
to
discover
how
to
combine
different
plant
species
using
the
basic
criteria
of
form,
color,
texture,
and
height.
We
will
discuss
how
seasonality,
a
garden's
location,
and
a
plant's
native
habitat
should
all
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Berms-manufactured
undulations
in
a
landscape-are
an
exciting
aspect
of
greenspace
design
in
urban
environments,
offering
protection
from
street
noise
and
creating
intimate
spaces
for
both
people
and
wildlife.
Using
previously
built
urban
projects
as
our
guide,
we'll
cover
the
specifics
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