Description:

Landscape design and planning has been dramatically enhanced in many ways with the introduction of CAD: Computer Assisted Design. This course utilizes the landscape-specific DynaSCAPE(c) software to develop skills and expertise in drafting, designing, and quotations using a CAD system. This interactive and very hands-on course is a unique and exciting way to learn, using the student version of DynaSCAPE(c). Step-by-step processes, including detailed video overviews of the commands and software structure, are included. An incremental manner of skills development, starting from the basics, is used, and gives first-time CAD operators a shortened learning curve to design productivity.

The course includes step-by-step instructions and ample opportunity for discussion through the course website. Assigned drafting and design projects are submitted and returned electronically, creating a relatively paperless classroom situation.

Designed For:

Landscape practitioners wishing to gain computer assisted, landscape graphic techniques and skills.

Grading Scheme:

Assessment	Weight
Exercises	Self-study
Assignments (2)	20%, 30%
Case Studies (1)	30%
Discussions	20%

*Grading Scheme subject to change.

Course Topics:

Course Restrictions:

Registrations are limited to 25 students for this course. Register early to avoid disappointment!

Materials:

Required Material Not Provided:

Students are required to purchase a student version of DynaSCAPE Software from the DynaSCAPE office in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The student version of DynaSCAPE provides access to the software for 12 months and costs $125 CDN plus $25 CDN for shipping and handling. The DynaSCAPE manual is optional, as shown on the order form, and is not required for the course. See DynaSCAPE for more information.

Application for the student rate requires authorization from the University of Guelph. When you have registered in the course, the DynaSCAPE application form will be sent to you prior to the start of the course. The application form must be returned to the attention of Robert Cutting for an authorizing signature and the University of Guelph will forward your application to DynaSCAPE. Your payment information, address, and signature must be complete and correct or you will not receive your software.

The student version of DynaSCAPE provides 12 months of access to the software. Note that students purchasing the software are not given access to the DynaSCAPE technical help; the course instructor will provide technical assistance during the Computer Assisted Design course. If technical assistance is required after completion of the course, please contact DynaSCAPE regarding a software upgrade. (Purchasing a full service package within a predetermined (DynaSCAPE) time frame at a reduced price is available. For more information on the full service package, please contact DynaSCAPE.)

System Requirements:

Design and Quote:

Color:

The DynaSCAPE software is

Send the Student Order Form to:

Att’n: Robert Cutting
Office of Open Learning
University of Guelph
Guelph ON N1G 2W1

Or fax to 519-824-9813

Other:

For more info:

Contact: Info
Phone: 519 824-4120, Ext: 55000
E-mail: info@open.uoguelph.ca