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What is the difference between landscape design and landscape architecture?
Landscape design and landscape architecture are sister arts, dealing with the design of landscape. They are distinguished in the nature of their design projects, the scale and scope of the project, and the degree of technical expertise needed to execute the project. In general, landscape design concerns the design of gardens and smaller landscapes that do not involve highly specialized technical design solutions or large infrastructure systems. Landscape architecture, however, often deals with technical design problems of great complexity that require construction of infrastructure systems.
On a legal basis, landscape architecture is a registered, state regulated profession, requiring a specific professional education and successful completion of a registration exam. Landscape design is not a state regulated profession and requires no specific professional academic credential.
Landscape design and landscape architecture are sister arts, dealing with the design of landscape. They are distinguished in the nature of their design projects, the scale and scope of the project, and the degree of technical expertise needed to execute the project. In general, landscape design concerns the design of gardens and smaller landscapes that do not involve highly specialized technical design solutions or large infrastructure systems. Landscape architecture, however, often deals with technical design problems of great complexity that require construction of infrastructure systems.
On a legal basis, landscape architecture is a registered, state regulated profession, requiring a specific professional education and successful completion of a registration exam. Landscape design is not a state regulated profession and requires no specific professional academic credential.
What is the difference between an M.S. in landscape design and a certificate in landscape design?
The graduate degree program immerses students in a studio environment and as such calls for a greater commitment of time and energy. Moreover, the degree program is specifically designed for people who wish to enter professional practice upon graduation. To prepare students for professional practice, studio work is subject to more rigorous, professional critique.
The graduate degree program immerses students in a studio environment and as such calls for a greater commitment of time and energy. Moreover, the degree program is specifically designed for people who wish to enter professional practice upon graduation. To prepare students for professional practice, studio work is subject to more rigorous, professional critique.
May I interrupt my course of study?
No. Students are expected to complete the program in five consecutive terms of study, including summer. Only under extraordinary circumstances may students be permitted a leave of absence for one semester.
No. Students are expected to complete the program in five consecutive terms of study, including summer. Only under extraordinary circumstances may students be permitted a leave of absence for one semester.
I have no background in design. What should I submit for a portfolio?
When reviewing portfolios, the admissions committee looks for evidence of creativity and a talent for design. While portfolios usually include visual representations in any medium (drawing, photography, collage, sculpture, etc.), evidence of design sensibility may be conveyed through an interpretive essay that analyzes a work of art or a landscape.
When reviewing portfolios, the admissions committee looks for evidence of creativity and a talent for design. While portfolios usually include visual representations in any medium (drawing, photography, collage, sculpture, etc.), evidence of design sensibility may be conveyed through an interpretive essay that analyzes a work of art or a landscape.
Do I need to know how to design on a computer before entering the program?
No. The program emphasizes traditional design instruction, though AutoCAD is introduced as a representational medium.
No. The program emphasizes traditional design instruction, though AutoCAD is introduced as a representational medium.
Is career advising or placement provided to graduates? How does the program assist students with career development?
The Office of Student Life and Alumni Relations at the School of Continuing Education and Columbia's Center for Career Education (CCE) assist students with their career development through a variety of career programs, services and resources, which are highlighted here.
In addition, throughout the program, students come into contact with a range of people in the fields of landscape design and landscape architecture. They are encouraged to develop a professional network that will be of value to them both during and after the program.A seminar series held each semester featuring guest experts in the field affords students other opportunities for professional development.
The Office of Student Life and Alumni Relations at the School of Continuing Education and Columbia's Center for Career Education (CCE) assist students with their career development through a variety of career programs, services and resources, which are highlighted here.
In addition, throughout the program, students come into contact with a range of people in the fields of landscape design and landscape architecture. They are encouraged to develop a professional network that will be of value to them both during and after the program.A seminar series held each semester featuring guest experts in the field affords students other opportunities for professional development.
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