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Landscape Design: HALT 1422-100 Spring 2020 Class Syllabus

Course Name & Landscape Design Semester & Year Spring 2020 Number HALT 1422-100

Time Offered Wednesday, 5:30-9:40 p.m. Class Location Rm 1600 (Gainesville)

Instructor David Castagno Office Phone # N/A

Instructor’s Office NA Office Fax # N/A

Email Address [email protected] Office Hours By Appointment or After Class

Course Catalog HALT 1422 Landscape Design 4

Description 48 Lecture hours + 32 Laboratory hours A study of the principles and elements of landscape design. Topics include client interview, site analysis, plan view, scale, plant selection, basic drawing and drafting skills, and plan preparation.

Student Learning Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Outcomes Demonstrate procedures utilized in the development of a landscape plan.

Develop a landscape design. Perform a site analysis, and incorporate the information into the final design.

Apply basic graphics, design elements and principles, the design process, and

planting design. Apply the principles of landscape horticulture to development of residential

landscapes and selection of ornamental plants for the landscape.

Textbooks & Materials

Designing the Landscape; 2nd Edition; Tony Bertauski, Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc., ISBN-10: 1-4786-3957-1 / ISBN-13: 978—4786-3957-2 Or Designing the Landscape; 2nd Edition; Tony Bertauski, Publisher: Pearson, ISBN-13: 978-0135-1351-05 Best of Texas Landscape Guide, Texas Nursery and Landscape Association., Order online: http://www.tnlaonline.org/services/best_of_texas.

REQUIRED TEXT

http://www.tnlaonline.org/services/best_of_texas



Grading Policy & Assignment Point Values Procedures Assignment Points

Lecture Exams (3@100pts.) 300 pts. Lab Projects 400 pts. Sketch Book 100 pts.

_____________________________________ 800 Possible Points

Grading Scale: 720-800 points - A 640-719 points - B 560-639 points - C 480-559 points - D Fewer than 480 points - F

Course Evaluation Descriptions Lecture Exams

The lecture tests will include all notes, discussions from lecture, reading assignments, lab notes, videos, and fieldtrips. Lecture tests are not cumulative. Exam questions will be multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and/or essay.

Laboratory Projects The lab for this class will be very important for your understanding and experience in landscape design, and attendance in labs is extremely important. We have many things to cover throughout the labs, and several projects will need to be completed. Because the projects are so important and build on each other, no projects will be accepted late. If for some absolutely necessary reason you need to be absent during a lab, you need to get your project to me prior to or at the beginning of the scheduled lab time – send it by someone else prior to or during the class. There are no make-up labs. If you miss a lab, it is your responsibility to learn the material on your own and to get the notes you missed from a classmate.



Attendance Policy Regular and punctual attendance is expected of each student. I keep written records of absences and late arrivals. For every three absences, regardless of excuse, the student’s

final grade will drop by one letter.

Three instances of tardiness (entering class late) will constitute one absence. Students who come late and leave early on the same class day will be counted absent.

Students arriving more than 15 minutes late for class will be counted as absent.

Students who come to class late need to make sure that they are counted as present on the roster; see instructor after class to have the roster updated. If the student fails to have the roster updated, and there is no record of attendance, the student will be counted as absent.

If a student has been unjustifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives, the student may be dropped from this class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor. Also, if a student does not participate in online activities for a consecutive three weeks, the student will be dropped from the CANVAS roster (blocked in CANVAS) and might be dropped from the class.

The instructor will not provide class notes to those who are absent. As a student, it is your responsibility to obtain the missed materials and notes from a classmate.

Institutional Learning A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs. Goals Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the

lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.

Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled

occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length

leading to certificates and associate degrees.

Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development

as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.

Program Purpose NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality technical programs leading directly to Statement careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to

two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare students for success in the workforce.

Departmental The Agriculture Department provides freshmen and sophomore level courses in agriculture

Purpose Statement disciplines which possess academically valid content and demonstrate instructional methods which foster high levels of learning for our students who may be transferring to senior universities or those who may choose to enter the work force.

Statement of Skills NCTC seeks to implement its goal of offering a core of general education courses designed to and Knowledge help students achieve academic, career and lifelong goals. The chief focus of the General Expected of NCTC Education Core Courses at NCTC is to emphasize basic intellectual competencies and broad Graduates intellectual perspectives.



Other Policies and Grade and Attendance Records: Pertinent Information All grades and attendance/tardy records will be posted in CANVAS and can be

accessed at any time during the semester.

Missing Exams: If you are going to miss a lecture test, please notify your instructor prior to the exam. If a lecture test is missed with a valid excuse, a point penalty may still be assessed depending on the individual situation. A make-up test should be scheduled with 24 hours. If a lecture test is missed without prior notification or a valid excuse, an automatic zero will be assigned.

Disruptive Behavior: A student who engages in any behavior or language in the classroom that intentionally or unintentionally disrupts the learning process will be asked to leave the class and may be reported to the Vice President of Instruction for disciplinary action.

Cell Phones, Texting, and Outside Communication: Please silence all cell phones before class. In cases of emergencies, you may answer your phone or a text, but please leave the classroom/lab environment to do so. Texting and outside communication in the classroom and lab environments is prohibited.

Tardiness and Attendance Three instances of tardiness (entering class late) will constitute one absence. Students who both come late and leave early on the same class day will be counted absent. Three absences, regardless of excuse, will drop your final grade by one letter.

Each class is assigned participation points that students earn while attending. Regardless of excuse, if a student misses a class (or a portion of a class), participation points will be deducted and cannot be earned at a later time as the opportunity to earn them is during the scheduled class time.

Late Work: Late work will not be accepted for any reason. Computer problems, traffic, etc. are not excuses for late work. All assignments not turned in by the due date will be given a zero in the grade book. If you cannot make it to the class in which the assignment is due, you must bring the assignment to me early or send it by someone else prior to or during the class.

Web Browser Take note that it is best to use FireFox or Chrome as your web browser when using CANVAS.

Tobacco Products: Please do not bring tobacco products or any containers that might have tobacco byproducts in them into the classroom, the gardens, or the Gainesville Greenhouse. See Tobacco Free Campus Information Policy. If you do use tobacco products, always wash your hands with soap and water before entering the greenhouse (Gainesville) or touching any plants.



Study and Preparation Time: This is a 4-hour credit class. In general, students should expect to spend 2-3 hours studying for each credit hour of a course.

Curving Exams and Final Grades Exams, assignments, and final grades are NOT curved in this course.

Evaluation of Class I am open to receiving your comments, either positive or negative. These help me to enrich

and Instructor this course and improve as a teacher. Please feel free to see me, email me at [email protected].

Scholastic Integrity Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.

I TAKE ACADEMIC DISHONESTY VERY SERIOUSLY.

Plagiarizing, copying answers from another student’s exam, and collaborating on assignments constitutes academic dishonesty and will result in swift disciplinary action. This action will take the form of failing that assignment and/or the entire course. In addition, a letter will be written to the Vice President of Instruction.

EEOC Statement North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.

Financial Aid, The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who Scholarships, and need assistance in financing their education. The first step for financial aid is to complete a Veterans Services FAFSA. For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office.

Students’ Rights and NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student

Responsibilities shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.



Student Support

Services

Disability Services (OSD) The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110

in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound,

and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

Support Services Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more. http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services. http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx

Early Alert/CARES The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or

withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing

assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your

academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address

and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for

completing your course successfully.

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx

http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx

mailto:[email protected]



Tobacco Free NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and Campus Information smokeless tobacco on campus property. NCTC is aware that tobacco use influences underage

students which cumulates unsightly tobacco litter and interferes with assuring clean air for all who come to NCTC. NCTC recognizes the health hazards of tobacco use and of exposure to second hand smoke. Information on a tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who wish to stop using tobacco products.

We would like to "thank you" for your help in making our campuses Tobacco-Free.

For questions or concerns please contact the Office of Vice President of Student Services at (940) 668-4240.

Facebook & Email I oftentimes take photographs during class and will post them to Facebook. Please Like us at Lists NCTC Agriculture to see posted pictures.

If you would like to join email lists to be notified about information regarding the Horticulture Certifications, Job Opportunities, or the NCTC Horticulture Club, please send me an email expressing interest.

Copying Designs Nearly every assignment will require photocopies of very large sheets of paper. Multiple places offer these services. Here is a list of places. Please note: These times may not be accurate!

AlphaGraphics M-F 8am–5pm

(940) 891-1200, 521 Loop 288, Suite 145, Denton Produces blueprints and site plans from vellum. Better quality.

FedEx Office M-F 9am–7pm

940-612-1986, 1800 Lawrence St, Gainesville Fast with longer hours. Quality may be lacking.

Sa 9am–6pm

Su 12pm–4pm

Staples (Denton) M-F 9am–7pm

940-442-5271, 2315 Colorado Blvd Ste 160, Denton Fast with longer hours. Quality may be lacking.

Sa 10am–7pm

Su 12pm–6pm

Staples (Lewisville) M-F 9am–7pm

972-353-3877, 997 Valley Ridge Blvd, Lewisville Fast with longer hours. Quality may be lacking.

Sa 10am–7pm

Su 12pm–6pm

Eagle & Wheeler Press

940-387-6161, 733 Fort Worth Dr., Denton

Cooper’s Copies & Printing M-F 8:30am–6pm

940-566-2679, 1024 Dallas Dr., Denton

CopyPro Copy Center M-F 9am–5:30pm

940-566-1151, 1300 W Hickory St, Denton

Sa 11am–4pm

Su closed



TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Week Lecture

Lab

1

Introductions Slide Show Lect wk1-1 - Overview - Landscape Designer / Architect - History of Landscape Architecture Drafting Tool Supplies Sketchbook Supply / Why

Lect wk1-2 - Lettering - Sketching Lettering Practice

2

How to Use Drafting Tools The Landscape Design Process Overview - Client Interview - Site Analysis

- Review examples of plans & renderings - Measuring Methods - Lettering Practice

3

Client Visit (off site) Perform client interview Conduct Site Survey Take Site Measurements in groups of 3

Lettering Practice

4

Exam #1 - Review Site Measurements

- Drawing Basics Plan Layout Scale Graphics

5

The Landscape Design Process - Site Analysis graphics - Concept Plan

Lettering Practice

6

Concept Plan Review 'Design Elements and Principles Creating Rooms Softscape - Plant Selection

Lettering Practice

7

The Landscape Design Process - Final Design

Hardscape

8 Pricing the Proposed Landscape

Rendering Techniques Presenting the Proposal

9 Specifications Low Voltage Lighting

Presentation of Design

10 Exam #2



11

Client Visit (off site) Perform client interview Conduct Site Survey Take Site Measurements

12 Specialty Gardens

13 Contour Lines and topography

14 Landscaping in the Age of Technology

15 Presentation of Design Review for Exam #3

16 Exam #3



Lab Drafting Supplies Needed for Lab:

Supplies 1. 36 - 42” T-Square (it’s helpful to buy the ones that are trimmed in plexiglass) 2. 12” Engineering Scale and 12” Architectural Scale 3. Circle Template – Timely T-88 4. Jumbo Circle Template – Timely TD-495 6. 45/90, 8” Triangle 7. 30/60, 8” Triangle 8. White Vinyl Pencil Eraser (Vinyl stick erasers are very handy, too!) 9. Staedtler Mars Eraser Shield (Stainless steel) 10. Roll of drafting dots or drafting tape

11. Roll of white Tracing Paper 24” wide (also known as bumwad tracing paper, trash paper or onionskin paper) – this can be shared with a classmate

12. 3 Mechanical Pencil Holders (0.5mm) 13. 0.5mm, 2B container of lead 14. 0.5mm, HB container of lead 15. 0.5mm, 4H container of lead 16. Mini dusting brush 17. 12 piece (minimum) Colored Pencil Set (buying additional shades greens, neutrals, and brown pencils will prove helpful – you can buy individual colored pencils at craft and drafting stores) 18. Paper Mate Flair, medium black 19. 3" X 5" Ruled index cards – you’ll need about 10 cards 20. 24” Tube for safe-keep and transportation of designs. You can also use a postal mailing tube, pvc pipe, a wrapping paper roll, etc. 21. Flexicurve 22. 2 sheets of vellum, 16lb., 24”x36” without border or title block

Where to Purchase Supplies

Asel Art Supply Several locations in the metroplex www.aselart.com

Papertone Enterprises 1711 Briercroft Ct., Suite 110 Carrollton 972-243-3355

Hobby Lobby Michael’s www.suppliesnet.com

There are numerous online sources for drafting supplies.

http://www.suppliesnet.com/



INSTRUCTOR: David Castagno [email protected]

COURSE NUMBER AND NAME: HALT 1422 Landscape Design

SEMESTER AND YEAR: 2020 Spring Semester

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