Revised 9/2025

HRT 233 - Landscape Drawing Applications (3 CR.)

Course Description

Applies theories of landscape design and drawing to actual design projects and tasks. Emphasizes drawing techniques and use of advanced media in applications. Includes drafting, free-style, and computer-assisted landscape drawing in simple landscape drawing applications. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

To prepare students for a career in landscape design by advancing their ability to apply professional drawing methods, media, and technologies in the creation of landscape design plans. The course builds on prior landscape design coursework to strengthen students’ ability to visualize, communicate, and present design concepts effectively to clients and industry professionals.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisites or Corequisites: HRI 231, HRT 232, and HRT 244

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Integrate principles of landscape design into scaled drawings that communicate functional and aesthetic solutions.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in multiple drawing techniques, including scaled plants, axonometric, and perspective in both free-hand sketching, and digital rendering.
  • Differentiate between appropriate graphic methods for conceptual drawings, construction documents, and client presentations.
  • Synthesize planting design knowledge with graphic skills to produce cohesive design plans that address both form and function.
  • Evaluate and critique landscape drawings for accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness in communication.
  • Produce a portfolio-ready set of drawings that demonstrates competence in traditional and/or computer-assisted drawing applications.

Major Topics to Be Included

  • Review of landscape design principles with emphasis on their integration into the design and drawing process
  • Advanced line quality, lettering, and graphic conventions for professional plans
  • Free-hand sketching techniques for conceptual and presentation drawings
  • Application of computer-assisted drawing software (CAD and/or design visualization tools) to design presentations, including plans, sections, perspectives and  axonometric drawing and renderings
  • Development of client presentation graphics and design narratives
  • Introduction of basic project management skills, including planning, scheduling and client communication
  • Implement collaborative design projects in teams to create shared design solutions
  • Portfolio development with emphasis on communication, clarity, and professionalism