Graphics and 3-Dimensional Studies for Garden Design

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
L/507/0569
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand and use the drawing equipment and materials.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe, select and use studio drawing equipment.
  • 1.2
    Follow health and safety guidelines in the use of studio drawing equipment.
2

Understand the use of geometry in the design process.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Use geometry in design work.
3

Know how to use common conventions and symbols used in garden design.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Apply planting and garden symbols in design.
4

Understand the importance of visual spacing in design.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Comment on the role of visual spacing in design.
5

Understand the techniques used in the production of a graphic layout sheet.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Produce a graphic layout sheet to include:
    a) Border and title block
    b) Use of different pen lines
    c) Drawn to a scale
    d) Labelling to be read from bottom or right hand edge
    e) Dimensions
    f) Use of industry standard graphic symbols for hard and soft

    g) North indicator

    h) Levels

6

Understand how to represent the dimensions of a garden.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Produce accurate scale drawings of the garden showing elevation, cross section and isometric views.