Attendance at in-person class meetings is mandatory per the LATC credentialing of this program.
Field trip locations are in Los Angeles County.
Elective course in Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Certificates. Internet access required. Materials Required.
Sketching and Plant Identification
ARCH X 494.65
Using the plants of Southern California, students learn plant taxonomy through observation using illustration and journaling.
Spring
In Person
Starting at $735.00
As few as 6 weeks
3.0
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 sketching 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.Spring 2024 Schedule
Date & Time
Details
Format
In Person
Location:
Field Trip
Notes
Refund Deadline
No refunds after May 04, 2024
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
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Off-Site
Sun Apr 28, 2024
10:00AM PT - 4:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sun May 12, 2024
10:00AM PT - 4:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat May 25, 2024
10:00AM PT - 4:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Jun 8, 2024
10:00AM PT - 4:00PM PT
Field Trip
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