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Computing
The Department


Philosophy
Computer technology can and is used as an effective tool in many ways in the practice of landscape architecture. Therefore, the emphasis of our instruction is not on a small set of technical skills or a specific software package but on the creation of a critical attitude toward digital design and visualization tools which requires:

1. Students to have a conceptual knowledge of what digital design is and what fundamental structure vocabulary, and functions are common to all digital design tools
2. Students to have the ability to inquire, experiment, and discover similarities and differences between specific software packages
3. Students to have the ability to make connections between digital design tools and the design process in theory and application
4. Students to have a realistic understanding of the capabilities and appropriateness of computer applications for design.

These skills provide the breadth necessary for computer literacy in the context of design. Although technology is constantly changing, students equipped with a critical attitude can continue to discover, evaluate, and apply new technology as it evolves and emerges.


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Room 308 Unit D Lab
3rd Year Studio
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Stuckeman Lab 202 D
SALA Equipment Sign-out
Its lab in 101 D
Immersive Lab