Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Illinois

DESIGN AT ILLINOIS

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

ILLINOIS IMPACT

The University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign was among the first institutions in the United States to offer an academic program in landscape architecture, with a degree program in place by 1907. Today, the Department of Landscape Architecture sponsors leading, accredited undergraduate and graduate level programs, as well as one of the only landscape architecture PhD programs in the nation.

ILLINOIS IMPACT

Colliding Boundaries by Jackie Carmona, Maria Esker, and Emily Greibe

BY THE NUMBERS

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

45 13 GRADUATE STUDENTS

FULL-TIME FACULTY

AND DESIGNERS IN RESIDENCE AND VISITING LECTURERS

5:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IS ROUTINELY RANKED AMONG THE BEST PROGRAMS IN THE NATION.

BY THE NUMBERS

Towards a Landscape City by Zhenngge Jiang, Xiaocun Liu, Mingming Xia, and Wei Zeng

WHY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

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FIELD TRIPS TO SEE AWARD-WINNING DESIGNS

COLLABORATE ON PROJECTS WITH EXPERTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN PLANNING, ENGINEERING, GEOGRAPHY, AND NEW MEDIA

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PARTICIPATE (AND WIN!) PRESTIGIOUS DESIGN COMPETITIONS

INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION IN SMALL CLASSES

AT ILLINOIS? Swimming Pool Proposal Plan

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Since it is located at a public space, it has a wonderful view while also has some potential security problem and noises from the road.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR AND TARGETED EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

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ACCESS TO A VAST LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ALUMNI NETWORK

PERSONALIZED ACADEMIC ADVISING 15

WHY ILLINOIS

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While the pool is near the entrance, it is a little bit inconvenient for those who live inside deeply. And it is also a little bit far away from the town hall and administrative building.

LANDSCAPE CURRICULUM The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) degree requires a minimum of 124 hours. The minor in Landscape Studies requires a minimum of 17 credit hours.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE REQUIRED COURSES • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Foundation Design Studio Environmental Site Analysis Design Communications I and II Site Design Studio Landform Design and Construction History of World Landscapes Community and Open Space Studio Site Engineering Woody Ornamentals I Design Workshop Studio I and II Landscape Construction Regional Design Studio Natural Precedent in Planting

Students must also complete a minimum of 12 hours of Professional Supporting Electives in Communications, History, Technique, and Environment.

LICENSURE To achieve licensure, landscape architects must first complete a four-year professional degree program, which is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board. Graduates typically then complete two years of practice under a licensed landscape architect before sitting for the Landscape Architecture Review Examination. Licensing requirements can vary state to state.

Visit w asla.org for more information.

SCHEDULE

INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY EXCHANGE Through this study abroad experience, students learn a great deal about how landscapes impact human health and well-being. Students also get to experience the thriving city of Taipei, outstanding food, and a culture that welcomes and prizes students.

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD EXCHANGE Adjacent to Peak District National Park, Sheffield is in a large city surrounded by hillsides and a junction of five rivers with the most number of trees per person in all of Europe. Education for Sustainable Development is embedded into curriculum as part of a campus sustainability strategy. Students study at The University of Sheffield, one of the top ranked schools for landscape architecture in the United Kingdom, during either the fall or spring semester of their junior year.

SWEDISH UNIVERSITY EXCHANGE IN UPPSALA One-hour outside of Stockholm, SLU is an agricultural university with a landscape architecture department. SLU offers courses in vegetation design, digital landscape analysis, urban agriculture, conservation, nature based interventions and more. The university aims to develop humankind’s understanding and sustainable use of biological natural resources and is a great opportunity for Landscape Architecture students to experience for a semester abroad.

ARTS ABROAD

Photos provided by Maria Esker

86%

OF RECENT GRADUATES WERE EMPLOYED, INTERNING, OR PURSUING FURTHER EDUCATION WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS WANTED! Employment of landscape architects is projected to grow 6 percent from 2016 to 2026. Planning and developing new commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects and redeveloping existing landscapes is expected to drive employment growth.

AREAS OF WORK • • • • •

Park Districts Private Design Firms Government Agencies Nonprofit Organizations Multi-disciplinary Firms

TITLES • • • • •

Landscape Designer Landscape Design Intern Landscape Architect Landscape Architect-in-Training Project Manager

RECENT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GRADUATES WORK AT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES • • • • • • •

Design Workshop Hitchcock Design Group James Martin Associates Mariani Landscape Teska Associates THK Associates Western Pennsylvania Conservancy

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Chase Morgan BLA 2012 Landscape Architect Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects, Chicago

Homer Lake Natural Playscape, Homer, Illinois

$71K

WAS THE MEDIAN ANNUAL WAGE FOR A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IN 2020.

STUDENT SUCCESS

Chase spent a semester abroad on scholarship at the top ranked school for landscape in the United Kingdom.

While there, he took courses in urban planning with an emphasis on GIS mapping, and plant design with an emphasis on the London 2012 Olympic Park master plan.

NEXT STEPS

ENGAGE NOW

Playscape Winning Entry 2017–18

FAA SUMMER INTENSIVE At this one-week, project based program for high school students you will become part of a creative community. Through FAA Summer Intensive you can choose the Environmental Arts Track option which is combination of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Design, and Urban Planning. The FAA Summer Intensive provides a perfect platform for high school students who want to get a taste of life as a college student and learn about careers in the arts.

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Discover FAA High School Talent Competition: High school students compete for scholarships to FAA Summer Intensive or scholarships to attend the University of Illinois.

Competition Outline: If you could design your own play space, what would it look like? A hand drawing, computergenerated artwork, or a collage of inspirational imagery will all be accepted.

Items to consider in your design: • Design must have green space appropriate for its location.

• Design must have a water feature (can be seasonal).

• Design should encourage play by a variety of age groups.

Optional: You may also include a brief written description of your design process.

Inspirational board: w pinterest.com/FAAatillinois/playscape-competition-inspiration/ Register to enter: w go.illinois.edu/FAAcompetitions

NEXT STEPS

DESIGN A PLAYSCAPE

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 110 Architecture Building 608 East Lorado Taft Drive Champaign, IL 61820

Syn Farm by Changchang Liu

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