Design Graphics 2
Communication for Site Analysis, Conceptual and Site Design
In Graphics II students continue to develop their ability to make detailed observations of the built environment and translate them to graphic communication. They study Tongva Park and prepare a Sheet Set presentation package that includes site mapping and inventory diagrams, site analysis diagrams, an illustrative plan in B&W and a second illustrative plan that is colored that demonstrates their knowledge of plan graphics (trees, shrubs, hardscape, amenities, boulders, water, etc.). The sheet set also includes sections/section-elevations, perspective vignettes and other drawing techniques that give dimension to plan view so that a viewer has a full and complete idea of the design intent for the site. Finally, the presentation is based on principles of basic page layout that demonstrate the student’s ability to graphically organize the presentation and communicate a hierarchy of ideas in a way that tells the story of the site and presents the viewer with clarity of graphic material describing content and expressing information.
Instructor
REBECCA SCHWANER
Project Location
TONGVA PARK SANTA MONICA/CA
judges
DANTE INIGUEZ – TERREMOTO
TRICIA O’CONNELL – ECOCENTRIX LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | SANCTUARY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | TERRA SOMA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
SCRIBES
CARL DEO
MARIO CALITO
SCASLA Achievement Award
The judges praised the clear, readable analysis diagrams and strong illustrative work (B&W tree massing and stippling). They noted a pleasing color range with multi-tonal trees. Perspectives are effective, and inspiration images are strong.
Tongva Park
Student: Bella Smith
Utilizing Tongva Park, throughout the quarter students are taught how to beautifully and successfully graphically communicate. The final project portrays ways of successful graphic communication of Tongva Park from site analyses to illustrative plans and perspective sketches.
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Tongva Park
Student: Brian Bautista
A hand drafted drawing set of Tongva Park, to scale, including Site Analysis drawings, Black and White Illustrative Drawing, Color Illustrative, and enlargements and perspectives.
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SCASLA Achievement Award
The judges praised the great inspiration page and the clean, well-laid-out analysis diagrams. They appreciated the massing of trees rather than “peas.” The color illustrative looks good. The enlargement is nice, simple, and effective (especially the hardscape under the canopy). Perspectives and the section are very nicely drawn.
Tongva Park
Student: James Kang
Final project that includes: site analysis, B&W and colored illustrative plan, section, and perspectives of Tongva Park.
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Tongva Park
Student: Laura Williams
Five sheet presentation set exploring Tongva Park. The presentation sheets include inspiration images, analytical diagrams, a black-and-white site plan, a rendered site plan, and an enlargement, section/elevation and perspectives. All drawings were done in pen, and renders were done in marker and colored pencil.
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SCASLA Excellence Award
The judges praised the strong inspiration images and cohesive color scheme. Analysis diagrams showed nice graphic variety. Line weights and labeling are good. The color illustrative is overall strong; there’s a pleasing contrast between lawn and planting areas. Enlargement, section, and perspectives are excellent, with good tree variation and differing line weights.
Tongva Park
Student: Maria Pugacheva
My project in the Landscape Graphics fall class was developed on the basis of Tongva Park in Santa Monica. I created plans, sections, and perspectives to study and represent the park’s unique design features. Line weights, color, and rendering techniques were used to highlight vegetation, pathways, and built structures. The drawings demonstrated how natural and designed elements interact to create a dynamic public space. Overall, this project improved my ability to communicate landscape ideas clearly and artistically through graphic representation.
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Tongva Park
Student: Ricardo Galvez
My Design Graphics 2 work is a continuation of studying basic precepts of landscape design using Tongva Park as a case study.
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Tongva Park
Student: Ryan O’Leary Jones
This project advanced our site analysis skills and introduced full-scale illustrative plan rendering using color markers and pencils. My work focused on revealing some of the park’s more playful, less obvious features through detailed enlargements, multiple perspectives, analysis diagrams, and a section elevation. All drawings were completed by hand, culminating in a richly illustrated plan that balanced technical accuracy with expressive representation.
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SCASLA Honorable Mention
The analysis shows a nice arrangement. In the B&W illustrative, hardscape is nicely defined and trees are well massed (not “peas”). The enlargement has good energy and an interesting style. The section is very successful. Perspectives have good composition.
Tongva Park
Student: Tom Hurst
DG2 Final Submission
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