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.
Classroom
Starting at $695.00
As few as 4 weeks
3.0 Credits
What you will 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 2019 Schedule
These courses meet in person and make use of an online presence to varying degrees.
Wait List
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Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Location:
Field Trip
Instructor:
David Squires
364804
Fee:
$695.00
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 23, 2019
Course Requirements
Book:
Plant Identification Terminology: An Illustrated Glossary
by James G. Harris
©2001
Spring Lake Pub.
ISBN 0964022168
Book:
The New Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Sunset Western Garden Book (Paper))
by Editors of Sunset Magazine
©2012
Oxmoor House
ISBN 0376039205
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