1. LAM magazine reflections two (2) worth five (5) points each (September and October issues)
* Make-up/Optional reflection on an LAM magazine article of your choice to replace your lowest reflection grade
2. Reflections on external lectures (Syracuse University or Cornell University) two (2) worth five (5) points each
3. Weebly site/Portfolio one (1) complete site/portfolio worth ten (10) points
4. Mid Term 25 points total
5. Final paper and presentation 35 points total
* Make-up/Optional reflection on an LAM magazine article of your choice to replace your lowest reflection grade
2. Reflections on external lectures (Syracuse University or Cornell University) two (2) worth five (5) points each
3. Weebly site/Portfolio one (1) complete site/portfolio worth ten (10) points
- Home
- Reflections
- Mid Term
- Final
4. Mid Term 25 points total
5. Final paper and presentation 35 points total
weebly sites/portfolios
Because as landscape architects we are in part evaluated by the strength and quality of our portfolios, one of the course requirements includes the creation of your very own portfolio for the delivery of all course assignments. This portfolio, if edited and designed adequately, could serve as the one you share with your future employer as you seek summer/winter internships, and/or a full time job upon graduation. Although weebly offers many base templates you are encouraged to personalize these templates as much as possible.
Requirements:
+ Reflections
+ Mid Term
+ Final Presentation
It is optional but you may create an additional tab for work completed in studios, art, etc. Only your best work.
Grading Rubric
a. Degree of completion
b. Graphic design craft and quality
c. No spelling errors/omissions
Requirements:
- Go to weebly.com and create/set up a free website
- Provide your faculty with a link to your site
- Create the following tabs:
+ Reflections
+ Mid Term
+ Final Presentation
It is optional but you may create an additional tab for work completed in studios, art, etc. Only your best work.
Grading Rubric
a. Degree of completion
b. Graphic design craft and quality
c. No spelling errors/omissions
reflections
You are expected to write a total of four (4) short reflections:
Reflections are to critically discuss the main points/issues/topics/concerns covered by the articles or speakers. Because each reflection is only comprised of 250 words, we encourage you to put forth carefully crafted opinions that are concise and efficient. Visit the writing center if necessary.
Requirements:
+ Title of the Reflection with speaker name or article title in italics.
+ Your First Name and Last Name
+ DUE date
Grading Rubric
a. Clear and concise writing
b. Well-considered arguments
c. On-time submission
d. Language, punctuation, sentence and paragraph formation.
e. Followed accurately all requirements
*DUE DATES: LAM Reflection 1 is DUE Wednesday, September 9; LAM Reflection 2 is DUE Monday, October 5
Both of the reflections on lectures are DUE: Wednesday, October 28
SU LECTURES: https://soa.syr.edu/calendar/#event_id/352/view/event
CORNELL LECTURES:
- two (2) on Landscape Architecture Magazine (LAM) articles of your choosing from two different issues - the September and the October issues.
- two (2) on lectures offered either at: SU Architecture https://soa.syr.edu/calendar/#event_id/352/view/event or at Cornell University (faculty approval necessary for any other external lectures).
Reflections are to critically discuss the main points/issues/topics/concerns covered by the articles or speakers. Because each reflection is only comprised of 250 words, we encourage you to put forth carefully crafted opinions that are concise and efficient. Visit the writing center if necessary.
Requirements:
- A total of 250 words
- Objective, logical and concise reflections, containing an introduction, main body and conclusion.
- Title blocks must include:
+ Title of the Reflection with speaker name or article title in italics.
+ Your First Name and Last Name
+ DUE date
- Text body: Font Calibri or equally clear font; Font size 11; 1.5 paragraph spacing; Justified
- All external sources of information must be cited in footnotes as plagiarism will not be tolerated and will lead to an automatic fail in the course.
- Upload the original word document to your weebly site under the “Reflections” tab
- Turn in a hard copy in class to receive any credit for the work
- Tardiness in handing in the papers will carry a penalty on their final score.
Grading Rubric
a. Clear and concise writing
b. Well-considered arguments
c. On-time submission
d. Language, punctuation, sentence and paragraph formation.
e. Followed accurately all requirements
*DUE DATES: LAM Reflection 1 is DUE Wednesday, September 9; LAM Reflection 2 is DUE Monday, October 5
Both of the reflections on lectures are DUE: Wednesday, October 28
SU LECTURES: https://soa.syr.edu/calendar/#event_id/352/view/event
CORNELL LECTURES:
mid term . issues on landscape architecture
In our field it is imperative that early in your academic career you engage in activities that allow you to improve upon your writing and presentation skills. This exercise although not about your work will task you with having to practice the aforementioned and critically discuss others’ work/research.
The topics below were randomly assigned (see list below). As soon as possible begin sifting through journal articles and/or books and book chapters. Visit Moon Library and respectfully request the librarian’s assistance on how to research journals and search for pertinent books. The Assistant Librarian at Moon Library will give a lecture in our course on October 5th in the topic of research. The following are some of the journals you may want to refer to: Landscape Journal, Journal of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Review, Journal of Urban Design, Places, Journal of the American Planning Association, etc. You will likely strenghten your work by also researching outside of our field and in blogs etc.
After sifting through sources, select two (2) to four (4) sources from articles/books/book chapters, and two (2) to four (4) sources from blogs/networks/newpaper articles to write a comparison/contrast paper on. As you build your argument/case you may feel the need to disagree with statements/issues on these articles, if you do make sure to find other articles that can back up your claims.
Writing this research paper will help you achieve three important objectives:
The topics below were randomly assigned (see list below). As soon as possible begin sifting through journal articles and/or books and book chapters. Visit Moon Library and respectfully request the librarian’s assistance on how to research journals and search for pertinent books. The Assistant Librarian at Moon Library will give a lecture in our course on October 5th in the topic of research. The following are some of the journals you may want to refer to: Landscape Journal, Journal of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Review, Journal of Urban Design, Places, Journal of the American Planning Association, etc. You will likely strenghten your work by also researching outside of our field and in blogs etc.
- Planetizen http://www.planetizen.com/blogs
- Smart Growth Network http://www.smartgrowth.org/
- HAPI http://research.gsd.harvard.edu/hapi/
After sifting through sources, select two (2) to four (4) sources from articles/books/book chapters, and two (2) to four (4) sources from blogs/networks/newpaper articles to write a comparison/contrast paper on. As you build your argument/case you may feel the need to disagree with statements/issues on these articles, if you do make sure to find other articles that can back up your claims.
Writing this research paper will help you achieve three important objectives:
- expand your knowledge of Landscape Architecture,
- further develop your skills as a critical reader, and
- further develop your skills as an insightful writer.
Part 1 Mini Research Proposal DUE DATE: September 23
Topic assignments:
++++ You are not working in teams, in some cases you were simply assigned the same topic header - select a subcategory/focus. Each of you will inevitably end up researching different aspects of each of the topics listed below - discuss among yourselves if necessary.
According to Cushing & Renata (2015) the following (in bold) are topics of concern in society that are not being addressed in the three landscape journals. Although they may not be literally called out in landscape journals these are topics many LA's in the practice have expertise on and built works addressing these issues. Within each major topic there is a series of subcategories (you may expand upon this list).
Although these topics are not being literally addressed they are often topics touched upon by our field (see subcategories) You will
Utilizing Microsoft Word, write exactly a 250 word mini research proposal (not including the bibliography)
The proposal will contain the following:
Part 2 Research paper + Pecha Kucha presentations DUE October 19
A. Upon approval of your research proposal you are to complete a 2,500 word paper on the approved topic including the following:
C. A script to go with these ten (10) images for a presentation that will not exceed three (3) minutes. This provides you with 18 seconds per slide, program the Power Point presentation for the slides to switch every 18 seconds.
D. The Power Point is due to your GA Friday, October 16
E. Presentations will take place Monday, October 19
Please see link below for information on what is a pecha kucha:
http://archive.wired.com/techbiz/media/magazine/15-09/st_pechakucha
Grading Rubric:
a. Clear and concise writing
b. Well-considered arguments
c. On-time submission
d. Language, punctuation, sentence and paragraph formation.
e. Followed accurately all requirements
Resources on writing:
http://www.esf.edu/writingprogram/wrc.htm
To cite sources http://www.easybib.com/mla-format/digital-image-citation
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/
The Craft of Research, Third Edition (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)Apr 15, 2008by Wayne C. Booth and Gregory G. Colomb
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Eighth Edition: Chicago Style for Students...Mar 28, 2013by Kate L. Turabian and Wayne C. Booth
The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need: A One-Stop Source for Every Writing Assignment May 1, 2003by Susan Thurman and Larry Shea
References:
Cushing, D and Renata, A. 2015. Themes in Landscape Architecture Publishing: Past Trends, Future Needs. Landscape Journal 34(1): 15-36
Topic assignments:
++++ You are not working in teams, in some cases you were simply assigned the same topic header - select a subcategory/focus. Each of you will inevitably end up researching different aspects of each of the topics listed below - discuss among yourselves if necessary.
According to Cushing & Renata (2015) the following (in bold) are topics of concern in society that are not being addressed in the three landscape journals. Although they may not be literally called out in landscape journals these are topics many LA's in the practice have expertise on and built works addressing these issues. Within each major topic there is a series of subcategories (you may expand upon this list).
- Climate Change AND coastline/shorelines (receding cities) + flood zones + heat island effect (Hanna, Louis, Maximilian, Alex, Taylor, Victoria)
- Active Living AND Open Space Systems + Public Parks + Plazas + New Communities + Re-retrofitting the urban environment for active living (Josue, Ziyao, Nathaniel, Ethan, Adam, Laura & Keenan)
- Energy AND Renewable resources (wind farms, solar, geothermal, hydro) + biomass + sustainability (Shuhua, Jaymee, Victoria, Joshua, Sean, M. Gordon, Jesse)
- Health AND ecosystems + public spaces + parks + phytoremediation + brownfield redevelopment + medicinal gardens/healing gardens + food/urban agriculture + Children/play/obesity (Logan, Clara, Remington, Brett, Michaela, Jacob & Tristan)
Although these topics are not being literally addressed they are often topics touched upon by our field (see subcategories) You will
Utilizing Microsoft Word, write exactly a 250 word mini research proposal (not including the bibliography)
The proposal will contain the following:
- Your name, major and academic ranking - i.e. freshman etc.
- A brief and interesting title that adequately describes the subject of the paper (subject shall be on a topic/current issue in the field of Landscape Architecture of your interest).
- Purpose and Objectives: State clearly the purpose of the paper.
- Bibliography: This shall be a list of two to four journal articles/book chapters, and two to four networks/blogs etc. that you will utilize to write your research paper - you may list more than four.
- Print and deliver a copy in class
- Upload to your weebly site under mid term tab a pdf. file of this proposal
Part 2 Research paper + Pecha Kucha presentations DUE October 19
A. Upon approval of your research proposal you are to complete a 2,500 word paper on the approved topic including the following:
- A brief and interesting title that adequately describes the subject of the paper (subject shall be on a topic/current issue in the field of Landscape Architecture of your interest)
- A 250 word Abstract: The abstract should tell in brief the purpose of the study/paper, methods used, results, and conclusions. The abstract shall fully capture the paper’s essence.
- An Introduction/background: Provides the context for the paper
- Purpose/objectives: State clearly the purpose of the paper
- Review of literature, comparison/contrast, and presentation of data: Give due credit to relevant contributions of others and place the contribution in proper perspective in relation to the state of knowledge of the subject. All tables, figures, and images clearly labeled and referred to in the text
- Findings/Conclusions: Are the conclusions stated adequately? Are they clearly supported by the data?
- References: Include at least three (3) primary sources published in the last two years. There is no upper limit for the number of references, but only cite sources that are (i) relevant and that (2) you have read - DO NOT CITE references that were consulted but that are not directly relevant to the paper.
C. A script to go with these ten (10) images for a presentation that will not exceed three (3) minutes. This provides you with 18 seconds per slide, program the Power Point presentation for the slides to switch every 18 seconds.
D. The Power Point is due to your GA Friday, October 16
E. Presentations will take place Monday, October 19
Please see link below for information on what is a pecha kucha:
http://archive.wired.com/techbiz/media/magazine/15-09/st_pechakucha
Grading Rubric:
a. Clear and concise writing
b. Well-considered arguments
c. On-time submission
d. Language, punctuation, sentence and paragraph formation.
e. Followed accurately all requirements
Resources on writing:
http://www.esf.edu/writingprogram/wrc.htm
To cite sources http://www.easybib.com/mla-format/digital-image-citation
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/
The Craft of Research, Third Edition (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)Apr 15, 2008by Wayne C. Booth and Gregory G. Colomb
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Eighth Edition: Chicago Style for Students...Mar 28, 2013by Kate L. Turabian and Wayne C. Booth
The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need: A One-Stop Source for Every Writing Assignment May 1, 2003by Susan Thurman and Larry Shea
References:
Cushing, D and Renata, A. 2015. Themes in Landscape Architecture Publishing: Past Trends, Future Needs. Landscape Journal 34(1): 15-36
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final course project . a designer's profile . LADProfile.weebly.com
Most Landscape Architects and designers find some inspiration in the work or actions of those who have come before them. The LA’s part of this set of designers profiled are well known in the US as the movers and shakers in our field. Your goal is to gather a well-rounded understanding of the Landscape Architect/firm you selected and their influential works. This information is to be presented via the design/creation of an outstanding public webpage, a class research paper and presentation.
Process:
Deliver/present the findings as follows:
One research paper
One webpage within LADProfile.weebly.com
One presentation
Prior to the due date you must:
Academic Integrity is of the essence. You must abide the University’s Code of Academic Integrity. This means you must cite your sources for both images and text. Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated and will lead to an automatic failure of the course. Review SUNY ESF’s academic integrity policy here http://www.esf.edu/students/integrity/.
All final presentations are to be uploaded to both weebly sites on the first day of final presentations. If we asked you specifically to work closely with the writing center your work will be due on the last day of presentations. Presentations will follow the order listed below (subject to change). Once the person you have been assigned is announced please let us know of any issues preventing you from presenting on your assigned day.
Schedule:
October 5: Project concept introduced. Landscape architect and firms selected
October 14: Project brief delivery
November 30, December 2 and 7: Student Presentations
December 14: Revisions to webpages shall be completed and your course Weebly portfolio page shall also be complete and published.
Process:
- Utilize online and library sources (minimum of THREE (3) primary sources).
- Utilize the papers and presentations available on your assigned designer in this course’s archive for the past few years. Gather this data and borrow from it – this shall be the base to build and improve upon.
- Utilize the following as a guide to gather a well rounded understanding of the Landscape Architect assigned:
- Background information: where are they from? when were they born? why did they get involved with landscape architecture, answer questions of this sort…
- Education and influences: who and what inspires their design?, etc.
- Describe their work/apprenticeship experiences: how long have they been practicing? where have they practiced?
- If they own a firm, when did they open it? why?
- Do they have a mission statement? guiding principles? Individual design/life philosophy?
- What is their design process? how is it documented?
- What type of work do they do? i.e. urban design, residential, institutional, planning …
- Did they have or have hobbies/other interests that fuel their creativity/restoration?
- If the landscape architect you selected is still living, make an effort to schedule a phone/skype interview with them. This will make your research paper/presentation/grade stronger.
- Gather a thorough understanding of your person/firm’s body of work:
- Present and discuss in depth three (3) design projects: the location of the project, client or client group, the size of the project, budget, issues the projects was seeking to solve, discuss any and all innovative aspects of the work, discuss the users this work caters to, etc.
- Show and discuss how their designs and design process evolved over time.
- Provide good quality images/photos of each of the three (3) projects discussed in depth including: plans, sections, elevations, conceptual diagrams, perspectives, models, built work photos, etc.
- Have at least one good quality image of the designer.
- All images need to be high quality (at least 150ppi) and cite all sources.
Deliver/present the findings as follows:
One research paper
- Write an essay of 1,000 words (min) and 1,500 words (max) - about two single-spaced pages. It should include:
- Provide background information on your person/firm
- Discuss generally their entire body of work and in depth three (3) seminal projects.
- Write a critique of the work: What do YOU think about their work and work development? What about it is exciting? What aspects of what you learned about this person are important to us as designers? What makes their work significant or relevant? Consider the events happening during their lifetime and then explain how their work is relevant/significant/important within that context.
- Print and deliver to our GA a hard copy of this essay (include images and all citations) on November 30.
One webpage within LADProfile.weebly.com
- After writing the essay and finding supporting and appropriate imagery, design the layout of the webpage to include the text on your essay and supporting images.
- Organize this webpage to aid your verbal presentation and enhance user experience. Less is more; do not add meaningless graphic décor to the webpage.
- Thorough, clean, clear, simple and elegant
- DUE: NOVEMBER 30
One presentation
- Prepare a compelling visual (the webpage) and verbal presentation to be delivered in at least six (6) minutes and at most seven (7).
- Findings shall be compelling, dynamic, cohesive, and all information shall be organized in an effective and mindful way. What should you share with first? What should be last? The design aesthetics of your presentation must enhance readability and overall communication.
- Practice giving your presentation beforehand - Make good use of the webpage you designed - present from it but do not read directly from it.
- Introduce yourself at the beginning of your presentation
- Prepare a good conclusion for your presentation
- Be professional and poised in your delivery
- DUE: EITHER NOV 30, DEC 2 or 4 – see schedule below
Prior to the due date you must:
- Have someone read/edit your paper and webpage for grammar and spelling issues. USE the Writing Resource Center (http://www.esf.edu/writingprogram/wrc.htm).
- Ensure all citations can be found at the end of the paper/webpage. Figures/Images shall be cited as well as statements that are someone else’s ideas. Include footnotes if necessary. Use Chicago Manual of Style for the formatting of footnotes and citations. Make a textbox on the webpage for the footnotes and place it at the bottom of the page. The font size for these should be smaller and a lighter value.
Academic Integrity is of the essence. You must abide the University’s Code of Academic Integrity. This means you must cite your sources for both images and text. Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated and will lead to an automatic failure of the course. Review SUNY ESF’s academic integrity policy here http://www.esf.edu/students/integrity/.
All final presentations are to be uploaded to both weebly sites on the first day of final presentations. If we asked you specifically to work closely with the writing center your work will be due on the last day of presentations. Presentations will follow the order listed below (subject to change). Once the person you have been assigned is announced please let us know of any issues preventing you from presenting on your assigned day.
Schedule:
October 5: Project concept introduced. Landscape architect and firms selected
October 14: Project brief delivery
November 30, December 2 and 7: Student Presentations
December 14: Revisions to webpages shall be completed and your course Weebly portfolio page shall also be complete and published.
ORDER OF FINAL PRESENTATIONS
Monday, November 30
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