Graduate Liberal Arts<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},"learning_outcomes":{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes","slug":"learning_outcomes","content":"<!-- PLOs from PS --><p>Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:<\/p><p>MFA Thesis Project<\/p><ul>\t<li>Present an original thesis concept worthy of the MFA degree<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate the feasibility and relevance of the thesis project<\/li>\t<li>Produce a comprehensive project that contributes to the design community, demonstrating advanced landscape architecture planning and design skills<\/li><\/ul><p>Design Proposals<\/p><ul>\t<li>Demonstrate command of the key principles, systems, and elements of design that inform two- and three- dimensional planning and design as well as composition<\/li>\t<li>Make effective and appropriate planning and design choices at a variety of scales<\/li>\t<li>Produce defensible planning and design proposals<\/li><\/ul><p>Research and Design Process<\/p><ul>\t<li>Produce comprehensive site inventory research and analysis<\/li>\t<li>Integrate findings from the site inventory and analysis to develop appropriate planning and design proposals<\/li>\t<li>Display a working knowledge of the historical influences and theoretical principles of landscape planning and design<\/li>\t<li>Incorporate appropriate public policy, law, codes and standards in the planning and design process<\/li>\t<li>Natural Systems: Identify the indigenous natural systems, components and processes found on a given site and incorporate findings into planning and design proposals<\/li>\t<li>Human & Social Factors: Demonstrate understanding of the diverse needs, values and customs of the communities and individuals active at the site by incorporating findings into planning and design proposals<\/li><\/ul><p>Design Development<\/p><ul>\t<li>Evaluate and select materials that will enhance the qualities of a given site as well as provide for the programmatic requirements<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate an understanding of site development and site engineering as appropriate to the site design (grading, drainage, planting design and hardscape development)<\/li>\t<li>Apply principles and strategies of sustainability to planning and design decisions<\/li><\/ul><p>Communication Skills<\/p><ul>\t<li>Consolidate research and present ideas in concise and convincing verbal, written and graphic presentations<\/li>\t<li>Utilize appropriate media, including computer graphics and freehand drawing to communicate thinking process and planning and design proposals<\/li><\/ul><p>Professional Readiness<\/p><ul>\t<li>Produce a professional portfolio demonstrating technical and problem-solving skills that reflect professional expectations<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of landscape architecture on the stewardship of the environment<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues involved in landscape architectural planning, design and practice<\/li><\/ul>"}}"
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