source: http://thefield.asla.org/2015/06/23/wila-interview-series-facing-challenges/
INSTRUCTOR
Assistant Professor Isabel Fernández
Office location: 334 Marshall Hall
Office hours: Mondays: 1:00 - 2:00 pm & Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:30 or by appointment
Telephone: 303.525.8563
Email: [email protected]
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Tom Baker
Email: [email protected]
MEETING TIMES
Mondays 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm *see schedule for details and meeting dates, note that the class portfolio workshop meets with M. Hogue on a different schedule (see workshop ftp site for details).
LOCATION
Marshal Hall 319 unless otherwise specified by your instructor(s)
Assistant Professor Isabel Fernández
Office location: 334 Marshall Hall
Office hours: Mondays: 1:00 - 2:00 pm & Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:30 or by appointment
Telephone: 303.525.8563
Email: [email protected]
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Tom Baker
Email: [email protected]
MEETING TIMES
Mondays 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm *see schedule for details and meeting dates, note that the class portfolio workshop meets with M. Hogue on a different schedule (see workshop ftp site for details).
LOCATION
Marshal Hall 319 unless otherwise specified by your instructor(s)
ESF CATALOG COURSE(s) DESCRIPTION
LSA 455 Professional Practice in Landscape Architecture (3 cr)
Three hours of lecture per week. This course examines the contemporary modes of landscape architectural practice including practice types, ethics, operations, and client systems. Particular emphasis is given to the projected trends of professional practice and with impact on future roles for the landscape architect. Professional development is reviewed as it relates to internship, licensing, and continuing education. Spring.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing in landscape architecture or permission of the instructor. Graduate status in landscape architecture or permission of instructor. Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 455 and LSA 655.
LSA 655 Professional Practice in Landscape Architecture (3 cr)
This is an intermediate level graduate course for students in the MLA program sharing resources with LSA 455. It is open as an elective to all graduate level students with permission of the instructor of record.
Prerequisite: Graduate status in landscape architecture or permission of instructor. Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 455 and LSA 655.
INTRODUCTION
In your study of Landscape Architecture to date, you have been engaged in acquiring the creative and technical skills and knowledge necessary to become thoughtful and responsible design professionals. Your education has been a process of gradually increasing complexity, asking you to consider an increasing number of conditions, dimensions, and factors as you work towards a proposed solution.
As you begin to set your sights on graduation and the search for employment, it is now appropriate to add to your knowledge base an understanding of what it means to be a professional and the “business” of landscape architecture. The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the world of professional practice so that you can plan your entry into the profession, feel comfortable fulfilling your initial responsibilities and continue the process of growth and development throughout your career.
TEXTBOOKS & SUPPLIES:
In lieu of a textbook you are required to join ASLA. There are required readings and suggested readings and these will be provided. (See readings tab).
LSA 455 Professional Practice in Landscape Architecture (3 cr)
Three hours of lecture per week. This course examines the contemporary modes of landscape architectural practice including practice types, ethics, operations, and client systems. Particular emphasis is given to the projected trends of professional practice and with impact on future roles for the landscape architect. Professional development is reviewed as it relates to internship, licensing, and continuing education. Spring.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing in landscape architecture or permission of the instructor. Graduate status in landscape architecture or permission of instructor. Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 455 and LSA 655.
LSA 655 Professional Practice in Landscape Architecture (3 cr)
This is an intermediate level graduate course for students in the MLA program sharing resources with LSA 455. It is open as an elective to all graduate level students with permission of the instructor of record.
Prerequisite: Graduate status in landscape architecture or permission of instructor. Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 455 and LSA 655.
INTRODUCTION
In your study of Landscape Architecture to date, you have been engaged in acquiring the creative and technical skills and knowledge necessary to become thoughtful and responsible design professionals. Your education has been a process of gradually increasing complexity, asking you to consider an increasing number of conditions, dimensions, and factors as you work towards a proposed solution.
As you begin to set your sights on graduation and the search for employment, it is now appropriate to add to your knowledge base an understanding of what it means to be a professional and the “business” of landscape architecture. The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the world of professional practice so that you can plan your entry into the profession, feel comfortable fulfilling your initial responsibilities and continue the process of growth and development throughout your career.
TEXTBOOKS & SUPPLIES:
In lieu of a textbook you are required to join ASLA. There are required readings and suggested readings and these will be provided. (See readings tab).
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students who complete this class successfully will learn:
[1] about the different types of offices/opportunities, and office cultures in the contemporary practice of LA
[2] to illustrate the processes and techniques of developing professional career strategies including development of strategies for obtaining initial employment, such as:
[4] about the existing and potential areas of collaboration with allied design and environmental professionals
[5] the significance of the various facets of the “business of Landscape Architecture,” including:
Students who complete this class successfully will learn:
[1] about the different types of offices/opportunities, and office cultures in the contemporary practice of LA
[2] to illustrate the processes and techniques of developing professional career strategies including development of strategies for obtaining initial employment, such as:
- conduct a focused employment search
- preparation of a resume, cover letter and a professional design portfolio
- effective interviewing
[4] about the existing and potential areas of collaboration with allied design and environmental professionals
[5] the significance of the various facets of the “business of Landscape Architecture,” including:
- marketing + proposals + cut sheets + responding to RFQ's and RFP's
- correspondence and record keeping (phone calls, emails, meetings, site visits, etc.)
- licensure + professional liability + insurance
- project management
- construction contract documentation (cd's and specifications) + construction administration/observation
- salary and benefits negotiation
- office management and administration of personnel + fees, accounting, and taxes
COLLEGE WIDE OUTCOMES ADDRESSED BY THIS COURSE
Students will be able to:
Students will be able to:
- "effectively describe, interpret, apply, and evaluate quantitative and qualitative information.
- formulate and present ideas that reflect critical thinking skills and show awareness of audience, context, and purpose, and present a well-developed argument
- use critical thinking skills to determine the information needed to solve a problem, access information using appropriate technologies, and effectively and appropriately use information to accomplish a specific purpose.
- demonstrate awareness of diverse cultures and values, recognize ethical issues in contemporary society, and apply ethical concepts in addressing diverse personal, professional, and societal settings.
- identify, analyze, evaluate, and develop well-reasoned arguments”.
GRADING
Grades are assigned in all credit bearing courses to reflect how well students have met the student learning outcomes of the course.
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS | TOTAL 60 pts.
See the assignment tab for details. These assignments are to be completed at times during class and most of the time it will require work after class on your own time. You will be evaluated on your work ethic, contribution and attitude, accuracy and completion of work as per the assignment and the faculty suggestions. The delivery of your team/individual work, assignments, and presentation/discussion leadership, and the quality/craftsmanship of your deliverables will be taken into great consideration. Completed assignments must be submitted by the specified due date, at the specified time, and in the specified format and location. No late assignments will be accepted. It is recommended that you carefully read each of the assignment briefs. Your final grade will be calculated based on the following:
To receive the full 60 points all assignment products shall be compiled and delivered by Friday, May 6, 2016 as an operable pdf. file to:
+ Class dropbox folder completion of individual student work
+ the SUNY ESF FTP site
* Assignment briefs will be weighed differently as per the grading rubric below. See assignments tab for details on points out of your final grade
* Each student shall provide safe storage and multiple back up methods for all data/work produced throughout the semester. On occasion, samples of your work are retained for accreditation purposes, if this happens to you time will be provided to document (photograph or digitize) the work.
CLASS PARTICIPATION | TOTAL 10 pts.
Timely presence and active participation in lectures and class discussions. The students attitude, work ethic and contribution to the course, self and classmates improvement and respect towards the faculty, jurors, others, and classroom space.
CLASS GRADING RUBRIC
The work due this semester will be evaluated as follows:
From 1-5 on each of the categories below (1=fails to meet expectations, 2=partly meets expectations, 3=meets expectations, 4= exceeds expectations, 5=exceptional)
PORTFOLIO WORKSHOP | TOTAL 30 pts.
***See Workshop Syllabus + Schedule Tab / the workshop will be evaluated separately by M. Hogue
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
SUNY-ESF works with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) at Syracuse University, who is responsible for coordinating disability-related accommodations. Students can contact ODS at 804 University Avenue- Room 309, 315-443-4498 to schedule an appointment and discuss their needs and the process for requesting accommodations. Students may also contact the ESF Office of Student Affairs, 110 Bray Hall, 315-470-6660 for assistance with the process. To learn more about ODS, visit http://disabilityservices.syr.edu. Authorized accommodation forms must be in the instructor's possession one week prior to any anticipated accommodation. Since accommodations may require early planning and generally are not provided retroactively, please contact ODS as soon as possible.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty is a breach of trust between a student, one’s fellow students, or the instructor(s). By registering for courses at ESF you acknowledge your awareness of the ESF Code of Student Conduct (http://www.esf.edu/students/handbook/StudentHB.05.pdf ), in particular academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to plagiarism and cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct. The Academic Integrity Handbook contains further information and guidance (http://www.esf.edu/students/integrity/). Infractions of the academic integrity code may lead to academic penalties as per the ESF Grading Policy (http://www.esf.edu/provost/policies/documents/GradingPolicy.11.12.2013.pdf).
Grades are assigned in all credit bearing courses to reflect how well students have met the student learning outcomes of the course.
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS | TOTAL 60 pts.
See the assignment tab for details. These assignments are to be completed at times during class and most of the time it will require work after class on your own time. You will be evaluated on your work ethic, contribution and attitude, accuracy and completion of work as per the assignment and the faculty suggestions. The delivery of your team/individual work, assignments, and presentation/discussion leadership, and the quality/craftsmanship of your deliverables will be taken into great consideration. Completed assignments must be submitted by the specified due date, at the specified time, and in the specified format and location. No late assignments will be accepted. It is recommended that you carefully read each of the assignment briefs. Your final grade will be calculated based on the following:
To receive the full 60 points all assignment products shall be compiled and delivered by Friday, May 6, 2016 as an operable pdf. file to:
+ Class dropbox folder completion of individual student work
+ the SUNY ESF FTP site
* Assignment briefs will be weighed differently as per the grading rubric below. See assignments tab for details on points out of your final grade
* Each student shall provide safe storage and multiple back up methods for all data/work produced throughout the semester. On occasion, samples of your work are retained for accreditation purposes, if this happens to you time will be provided to document (photograph or digitize) the work.
CLASS PARTICIPATION | TOTAL 10 pts.
Timely presence and active participation in lectures and class discussions. The students attitude, work ethic and contribution to the course, self and classmates improvement and respect towards the faculty, jurors, others, and classroom space.
CLASS GRADING RUBRIC
The work due this semester will be evaluated as follows:
From 1-5 on each of the categories below (1=fails to meet expectations, 2=partly meets expectations, 3=meets expectations, 4= exceeds expectations, 5=exceptional)
- student has completed all of the required work on time and as per instructions (work ethic)
- the assignment solution exhibits excellent craftsmanship (care) and creativity/innovation
- student shows up on time to class, is professionally dressed and engages
- student delivers a clear, comprehensive and effective verbal presentation of the work due
- student delivers a clear, comprehensive and effective graphic presentation of the work due
- student is open and receptive to feedback
PORTFOLIO WORKSHOP | TOTAL 30 pts.
***See Workshop Syllabus + Schedule Tab / the workshop will be evaluated separately by M. Hogue
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
SUNY-ESF works with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) at Syracuse University, who is responsible for coordinating disability-related accommodations. Students can contact ODS at 804 University Avenue- Room 309, 315-443-4498 to schedule an appointment and discuss their needs and the process for requesting accommodations. Students may also contact the ESF Office of Student Affairs, 110 Bray Hall, 315-470-6660 for assistance with the process. To learn more about ODS, visit http://disabilityservices.syr.edu. Authorized accommodation forms must be in the instructor's possession one week prior to any anticipated accommodation. Since accommodations may require early planning and generally are not provided retroactively, please contact ODS as soon as possible.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty is a breach of trust between a student, one’s fellow students, or the instructor(s). By registering for courses at ESF you acknowledge your awareness of the ESF Code of Student Conduct (http://www.esf.edu/students/handbook/StudentHB.05.pdf ), in particular academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to plagiarism and cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct. The Academic Integrity Handbook contains further information and guidance (http://www.esf.edu/students/integrity/). Infractions of the academic integrity code may lead to academic penalties as per the ESF Grading Policy (http://www.esf.edu/provost/policies/documents/GradingPolicy.11.12.2013.pdf).
SCHEDULE
Assignment briefs will be delivered as the course develops containing more details. Schedule is subject to minor changes that will be announced during class and the course website.
Monday, January 25 (First day of class)
Assignment 1 DUE by noon
5:30 - 6:30
Guest lecture by Richard Hawks | The state of the profession according to the CEO Round Table
6:30 - 7:30
Class Introduction and Assignment distribution by Isabel Fernández
7:30 - 8:30
Workshop Introduction by M. Hogue
Monday, February 1
SOI 1 Design Workshop (DW) group submits Q&A list via Dropbox and email (SOI 1: Mark, Emma, Kyle)
Sign up sheet for SOI and SUI (top three choices)
5:30 - 7:00
Guest Lecture/Workshop on resumes and cover letters with Robin Hoffman (SUNY ESF)
Monday, February 8
Assignment 3.1 DUE by noon
5:30 - 5:50
Assignment Discussion
6:00 - 7:00 (4-5 MST)
SKYPE OFFICE INQUIRY 1 (SOI) with Design Workshop, Denver, CO office (SOI 1 led by: Mark, Emma (main contact), Kyle)
7:10 - 8:10
Intersecting Theory 1 | Student led discussion on: The Architect's Portfolio
Monday, February 15
SOI 2 Thomas Balsley Associates group submits Q&A list via dropbox and email
5:30 - 7:00
Guest Lecture by Prof. Tim Toland and Todd Lewis (Land Design, Washington,DC) | From contract documents to construction administration. According to Todd:
7:10 - 8:10
Intersecting Theory 2 | Student led discussion on: Building Design Portfolios
Monday, February 22
SOI groups 3&4 submit Q&A list via dropbox and email
Part 1
5:30 - 6:30
SOI 2 Thomas Balsley Associates (Brian Staresnick, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP ND Associate) http://tbany.com (SOI 2 led by: Natalie (main contact), Connor Gennarelli, Angela Loffa, Sean Pierce)
Part 2
6:40-7:40
class discussion + lecture
Monday, February 29
SOI 5 & 6 groups submit Q&A list via dropbox and email
5:30-6:30
SOI 3 Sasaki (Ben + Susan etc) (SOI 3 led by: Billy (main contact), Tasha Doulos, Elliot, Xinzhao Li)
6:40 - 7:40
SOI 4 Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners, NY, NY (Jin Huang ESF Alumn) (SOI 4 led by: Rurkowski (main contact), Lake, Anderson)
Monday, March 7
Assignment 3.2 DUE by noon
5:30 - 6:30
6:40 - 7:40
SOI 6 Logan Simpson, Fort Collins, CO (former EDAW) (Dan Arseneau ESF Alumn) (SOI 6 led by: Horvat, Case, Luo, Baker (main contact)
SPRING BREAK
March 12-20
Monday, March 21
5:30 - 6:30
Halvorson (SOI led by: Marshman, Piatkowski, Schieferstine (main contact)
6:30 - 6:40
class discussion + break
Conference of Educators in Landscape Architecture March 23 - 26, 2016
Monday, March 28
Assignment 3.2 Returned for REVISIONS
5:30 - 6:30
CRJA, Boston, MA - Jeff Bittenbender (SOI led by: Jardine, Helmer, Frontera (main contact)
6:40 - 7:30
Intersecting Theory 3 | Student led discussion on: Portfolio Design (MENGRAN)
Monday, April 4
Assignment 3.2 Revisions DUE by 2:00 pm
5:30 - 6:30
SOI 5 MVVA, Boston, MA (Jesse Nichols + Herb Sweeny) (SOI 5 led by: O'Neill (main contact), Paglinco, Scudder)
class discussion + break
7:00 - 8:00
Mia Lehrer: (SOI led by: Hu (main contact), Jessey, Sykes)
Monday, April 11 (6 Universities) Skype University Inquiries (SUI)
5:30 - 8:30
(Vanderbeek, Chesebrough, Degray, Harrison, Knowles + Secord, Qin, Doud, Daniel, Allen, von Mechow)
Assignment 2 Part 3 DUE
5 minute preparation
GSD . Masters in Planning or Design (Ann Forsyth and xyz) (20 min)
5 min transition
UGA (Unit Yilmaz) (20 min)
5 min transition
Louisiana State University (20 min)
5 min wrap up
Cornell University, MLA or MA (20 min)
5 min transition
University of Illinois MLA or PhD (20 min)
5 min transition
UC Berkley MLA or PhD (20 min) Hardy + Jen
5 min transition
Iowa State University 20 min
5 min transition
Texas A&M 20 min
5 min transition
Utah State University 20 min
5 min transition
University of Florida 20 min
5 min transition
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University 20 min
5 min transition
Pennsylvania State University 20 min
5 minute wrap up
Monday, April 18
New York State Board for Landscape Architecture
presentation on licensure
Monday, April 25
CIVITAS (SOI led by: Miller, Dantoni, Neil (main contact)
Time: TBD
Keith Wagner / WagnerHodgson Landscape Architecture (This is to be confirmed)
(SOI led by: Carson)
Monday, May 2 (Attendance Mandatory)
Last Day of class . feedback loop . closing remarks . Graduate students present Circulating Theory assignment
Wednesday, May 4
All final/revised class work DUE to: FTP site and Dropbox (high quality files)
*******incomplete work/folders will not receive a final grade for the class and therefore will not graduate.
* Attend ESF Career Fair at the Gateway Center
Assignment briefs will be delivered as the course develops containing more details. Schedule is subject to minor changes that will be announced during class and the course website.
Monday, January 25 (First day of class)
Assignment 1 DUE by noon
5:30 - 6:30
Guest lecture by Richard Hawks | The state of the profession according to the CEO Round Table
6:30 - 7:30
Class Introduction and Assignment distribution by Isabel Fernández
7:30 - 8:30
Workshop Introduction by M. Hogue
Monday, February 1
SOI 1 Design Workshop (DW) group submits Q&A list via Dropbox and email (SOI 1: Mark, Emma, Kyle)
Sign up sheet for SOI and SUI (top three choices)
5:30 - 7:00
Guest Lecture/Workshop on resumes and cover letters with Robin Hoffman (SUNY ESF)
Monday, February 8
Assignment 3.1 DUE by noon
5:30 - 5:50
Assignment Discussion
6:00 - 7:00 (4-5 MST)
SKYPE OFFICE INQUIRY 1 (SOI) with Design Workshop, Denver, CO office (SOI 1 led by: Mark, Emma (main contact), Kyle)
7:10 - 8:10
Intersecting Theory 1 | Student led discussion on: The Architect's Portfolio
Monday, February 15
SOI 2 Thomas Balsley Associates group submits Q&A list via dropbox and email
5:30 - 7:00
Guest Lecture by Prof. Tim Toland and Todd Lewis (Land Design, Washington,DC) | From contract documents to construction administration. According to Todd:
- Means and methods matters.
- Improving our world matters.
- Esoteric references matter.
- Building it better matters.
- Humor matters.
7:10 - 8:10
Intersecting Theory 2 | Student led discussion on: Building Design Portfolios
Monday, February 22
SOI groups 3&4 submit Q&A list via dropbox and email
Part 1
5:30 - 6:30
SOI 2 Thomas Balsley Associates (Brian Staresnick, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP ND Associate) http://tbany.com (SOI 2 led by: Natalie (main contact), Connor Gennarelli, Angela Loffa, Sean Pierce)
Part 2
6:40-7:40
class discussion + lecture
Monday, February 29
SOI 5 & 6 groups submit Q&A list via dropbox and email
5:30-6:30
SOI 3 Sasaki (Ben + Susan etc) (SOI 3 led by: Billy (main contact), Tasha Doulos, Elliot, Xinzhao Li)
6:40 - 7:40
SOI 4 Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners, NY, NY (Jin Huang ESF Alumn) (SOI 4 led by: Rurkowski (main contact), Lake, Anderson)
Monday, March 7
Assignment 3.2 DUE by noon
5:30 - 6:30
6:40 - 7:40
SOI 6 Logan Simpson, Fort Collins, CO (former EDAW) (Dan Arseneau ESF Alumn) (SOI 6 led by: Horvat, Case, Luo, Baker (main contact)
SPRING BREAK
March 12-20
Monday, March 21
5:30 - 6:30
Halvorson (SOI led by: Marshman, Piatkowski, Schieferstine (main contact)
6:30 - 6:40
class discussion + break
Conference of Educators in Landscape Architecture March 23 - 26, 2016
Monday, March 28
Assignment 3.2 Returned for REVISIONS
5:30 - 6:30
CRJA, Boston, MA - Jeff Bittenbender (SOI led by: Jardine, Helmer, Frontera (main contact)
6:40 - 7:30
Intersecting Theory 3 | Student led discussion on: Portfolio Design (MENGRAN)
Monday, April 4
Assignment 3.2 Revisions DUE by 2:00 pm
5:30 - 6:30
SOI 5 MVVA, Boston, MA (Jesse Nichols + Herb Sweeny) (SOI 5 led by: O'Neill (main contact), Paglinco, Scudder)
class discussion + break
7:00 - 8:00
Mia Lehrer: (SOI led by: Hu (main contact), Jessey, Sykes)
Monday, April 11 (6 Universities) Skype University Inquiries (SUI)
5:30 - 8:30
(Vanderbeek, Chesebrough, Degray, Harrison, Knowles + Secord, Qin, Doud, Daniel, Allen, von Mechow)
Assignment 2 Part 3 DUE
5 minute preparation
GSD . Masters in Planning or Design (Ann Forsyth and xyz) (20 min)
5 min transition
UGA (Unit Yilmaz) (20 min)
5 min transition
Louisiana State University (20 min)
5 min wrap up
Cornell University, MLA or MA (20 min)
5 min transition
University of Illinois MLA or PhD (20 min)
5 min transition
UC Berkley MLA or PhD (20 min) Hardy + Jen
5 min transition
Iowa State University 20 min
5 min transition
Texas A&M 20 min
5 min transition
Utah State University 20 min
5 min transition
University of Florida 20 min
5 min transition
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University 20 min
5 min transition
Pennsylvania State University 20 min
5 minute wrap up
Monday, April 18
New York State Board for Landscape Architecture
presentation on licensure
Monday, April 25
CIVITAS (SOI led by: Miller, Dantoni, Neil (main contact)
Time: TBD
Keith Wagner / WagnerHodgson Landscape Architecture (This is to be confirmed)
(SOI led by: Carson)
Monday, May 2 (Attendance Mandatory)
Last Day of class . feedback loop . closing remarks . Graduate students present Circulating Theory assignment
Wednesday, May 4
All final/revised class work DUE to: FTP site and Dropbox (high quality files)
*******incomplete work/folders will not receive a final grade for the class and therefore will not graduate.
* Attend ESF Career Fair at the Gateway Center