The NYBG Landscape Design Certificate Program prepares students for creative careers as landscape designers. Outstanding instructors who are working professionals cover every step of the design process, from landscape history to site analysis and design development, is covered. This interactive program enables you to take on a spectrum of projects from simple to complex and also to offer complete landscape design services.
Click here for an overview of the required classes.
August
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Choose the right plant for the right place, based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn landscape values such as size, texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials suitable for this region.
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271HRT358D
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08/12
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We
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10:00am-12:40pm
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Tyson-Strait
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NYBG
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271HRT358FBL
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08/22
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Sa
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1:00pm-3:40pm
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Simeone
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BLENDED
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September
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Apply basic design to site-specific problems, focusing on the process of design development. Start with a concept, then progress through the schematic phase to a preliminary design solution. Examine the relationships of landscape elements and materials to the design process.
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271LAN402B
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09/08
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Beazely
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NYBG
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Learn the various tools and applications of this software package for landscape designers. Topics include: developing base plans from surveys, techniques for quick estimates, and utilizing the online plant database. Basic computer skills and PC laptop required.
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271LAN427
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09/10
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Th
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Poccia
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NYBG
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Choose the right plant for the right place, based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn landscape values such as size, texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials suitable for this region.
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271HRT358E
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09/16
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We
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2:00pm-4:40pm
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Tyson-Strait
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NYBG
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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.
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271LAN311CBL
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09/16
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Blake
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BLENDED
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Study
how
to
effectively
organize
and
operate
a
small
landscape
business
that
will
sustain
itself
and
earn
a
profit.
Learn
how
to
attract
new
clients,
position
oneself
in
a
crowded
market,
and
choose
the
right
type
of
business
model.
Gain
more...
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271LAN457O
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09/16
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We
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Zavaglia
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ONLINE
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Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall.
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271HRT331A
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09/17
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Th
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2:00pm-5:00pm
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Nolan
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NYBG
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Precise field measurement is the crucial first step in landscape design. Learn how to properly use automatic levels, tapes, and survey instruments. Topics will include accurately measuring distances, differences in elevation, and angles. Dress for the weather.
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271LAN340B
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09/18
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Gillman
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NYBG
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Through
a
series
of
design
assignments,
prepare
a
variety
of
planting
plans
that
are
practical,
appropriate,
and
aesthetically
satisfying.
Explore
the
significance
of
site
conditions
as
well
as
plant
form,
text,
color,
and
ecological
associations.
Recommended
courses
to
take
prior:
more...
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271LAN403BL
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09/23
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Rosiello
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BLENDED
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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.
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271LAN301BO
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09/28
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Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Capps Sarathy
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ONLINE
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October
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Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall.
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272HRT331ABL
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10/07
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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McLaughlin
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BLENDED
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272HRT331B
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10/13
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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Choose the right plant for the right place, based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn landscape values such as size, texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials suitable for this region.
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272HRT358A
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10/17
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Sa
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10:00am-12:40pm
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D'Antonio
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NYBG
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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.
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272LAN311A
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10/17
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Poccia
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NYBG
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Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall.
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272HRT331C
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10/18
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Su
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2:00pm-5:00pm
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Nolan
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NYBG
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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.
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272LAN301AO
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10/19
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Mo
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Bunnell
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ONLINE
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Learn the various tools and applications of this software package for landscape designers. Topics include: developing base plans from surveys, techniques for quick estimates, and utilizing the online plant database. Basic computer skills and PC laptop required.
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272LAN427A
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10/19
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Mo
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Poccia
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NYBG
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January
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Draw
upon
all
of
the
skills
you've
developed
in
NYBG's
landscape
design
program
to
create
a
full
residential
project
from
start
to
finish,
using
actual
examples
from
properties
and/or
clients.
You'll
combine
design
with
construction
principles
as
you
learn
about
more...
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273LAN520
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01/04
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Mo
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Patchowsky
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NYBG
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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.
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273LAN301BO
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01/05
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Merritt
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ONLINE
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Learn how accurately estimating landscape materials, labor, overhead, and contingencies can help you stay profitable and compete successfully in today's business climate.
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273LAN380A
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01/06
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We
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10:00am-12:15pm
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Zavaglia
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NYBG
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Study
how
to
effectively
organize
and
operate
a
small
landscape
business
that
will
sustain
itself
and
earn
a
profit.
Learn
how
to
attract
new
clients,
position
oneself
in
a
crowded
market,
and
choose
the
right
type
of
business
model.
Gain
more...
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273LAN457O
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01/07
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Zavaglia
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ONLINE
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Now
more
than
ever,
clients
expect
to
see
beautiful
digital
plans.
Learn
the
basics
of
how
to
scan
and
enhance
hand
drawings.
Gain
familiarity
with
the
tools
to
create
digitally
rendered
plans,
sections,
perspectives,
and
collages.
Basic
computer
skills
are
more...
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273LAN444O
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01/13
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We
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6:30pm-8:30pm
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Matz
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ONLINE
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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.
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273LAN311BBL
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01/14
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Th
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Poccia
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BLENDED
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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.
more...
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273LAN422BL
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01/24
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Su
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Patchowsky
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BLENDED
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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
more...
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273LAN428A
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01/27
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We
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9:30am-12:30pm
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Phaosawasdi
Moreno-Long
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NYBG
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February
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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.
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273LAN301CO
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02/21
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Su
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Merritt
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ONLINE
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March
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Learn the various tools and applications of this software package for landscape designers. Topics include: developing base plans from surveys, techniques for quick estimates, and utilizing the online plant database. Basic computer skills and PC laptop required.
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273LAN427B
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03/02
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Tu
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Poccia
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NYBG
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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.
|
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273LAN311CBL
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03/06
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Poccia
|
BLENDED
|
|
|
|
|
Through
a
series
of
design
assignments,
prepare
a
variety
of
planting
plans
that
are
practical,
appropriate,
and
aesthetically
satisfying.
Explore
the
significance
of
site
conditions
as
well
as
plant
form,
text,
color,
and
ecological
associations.
Recommended
courses
to
take
prior:
more...
|
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273LAN403
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03/11
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Th
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Beazely
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NYBG
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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
more...
|
|
273LAN428B
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03/11
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Th
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6:15pm-9:15pm
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Phaosawasdi
Martinovic
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NYBG
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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.
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273LAN301DO
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03/15
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Mo
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Bunnell
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ONLINE
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Learn how accurately estimating landscape materials, labor, overhead, and contingencies can help you stay profitable and compete successfully in today's business climate.
|
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273LAN380B
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03/16
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Tu
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Zavaglia
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NYBG
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