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application to specific problems, together with discussions 

 on the theory in all its points of appHcation. 



Landscape design. — -First course. Work on practical 

 problems in design, paced and measured surveys, sketch 

 plans, finished plans and detailed working drawings with 

 specifications. Short sketch problems for study will be 

 given from time to time. The aim is to famiUarise the 

 student with the various types of plans as apphed to 

 different problems. Practical problems in the vicinity 

 will be studied, and reports, both preliminary and final, 

 will be required. 



Freehand sketching. — Sketching and rendering in 

 various media of indoor and outdoor subjects, plans, etc., 

 particularly pertaining to landscape design. 



History of landscape design. — A study of the chron- 

 ological development of the art of landscape gardening, 

 its modifications in various countries and the influences 

 which have affected its development. A full study of the 

 three types of gardening — ancient, mediaeval and modern, 

 and their relation to each other. 



Advanced problems and research in landscape design- — 

 The more complicated problems, such as country estates, 

 parkways and civic centres, are taken up and worked out 

 in detail. Studies, reports, plans of arrangement, rendered 

 studies, detailed drawings, grade designs, planting plans, 

 total estimates of cost and a set of specifications are worked 

 out for two major problems. Minor problems and sketch 

 problems are required from time to time. 



Seminary. — -A review of current literature and the 

 discussion of five questions relating to various phases of 



