Sketching and Plant Identification

ARCH X 494.65

Using the gardens of Southern California, students learn plant taxonomy through obsrevation and recording using illustration and journaling.

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What you can learn.

Improve skills of observation
Plan and establish a drawing format and process
Keep a sketchbook/journal and documentation
Improve basic plant identification knowledge through the use of sketching
Improve illustrating/sketching techniques with pencil
Increase knowledge of plant material

About this course:

Held at locations in and around the Southern California area, this course is an introduction to scientific illustration and plant identification. Students are introduced to plant taxonomy and terminology. The instructor establishes a plant pallet to be studied for each location. Above all, students develop a keen sense of awareness and observation.

Winter 2020 Schedule

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Classroom

These courses meet in person and make use of an online presence to varying degrees.

Available

February 16, 2020 - March 8, 2020

Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Location: Field Trip , San Gabriel

Instructor: David Squires

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Fee:

$695.00

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20 days left. Enroll by Feb 15, 2020

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Notes

Elective course in Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Certificates.
Students must provide their own transportation to field trip locations. Internet access required. Materials Required.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after February 15, 2020

Course Requirements

Book: Plant Identification Terminology: An Illustrated Glossary by James G. Harris

ISBN 0964022168

Book: The New Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Sunset Western Garden Book (Paper)) by Editors of Sunset Magazine

ISBN 0376039205

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