The Department of Landscape Architecture offers many different opportunities for students to participate in courses and programs during the summer months. These offerings can either be on campus here in Eugene, or in locales ranging from National Parks to Japanese gardens in Kyoto.
Summer Courses
UO Summer Programs Course Catalog and Information
Summer Programs
New Graduate Student Program
This is an introductory program for those students who have been accepted into the First Professional Masters Degree program. Beginning in late June and extending into early August, students are enrolled in several courses that provide for them an opportunity to build a strong foundation for study once the academic year begins. Course offerings include an Introduction to Design studio (this also incorporates a hand-based media course into the studio), a Digital Media course, and an Introduction to the Literature of Landscape Architecture course. Several field trips are also incorporated into the summer as a way of introducing students to the stunningly beautiful landscapes of Oregon.
Kyoto Summer Program
This five week program takes students to the city of Kyoto, Japan where they study many of the important and historic gardens of this ancient city, including Ryoan-ji and Rokuon-ji (more commonly known as Kinkaku-ji). Students live in a 500 year old Buddhist temple, and perform design studio work for real-world clients such as the Kyoto Parks Department and others. Sketching, painting, and field recording techniques are also taught. To go to the Kyoto webpage, click here.
Portland, Oregon Summer Program (planned for Summer, 2010)
This new summer program may be in place for Summer, 2010. Stay tuned for more updates as we create an exciting suite of offerings in one of the most intellectually stimulating and professionally invigorating cities in the US.
School Gardens Seminar
More to come.
The Urban Farm
The goal of the Urban Farm is to teach students how to learn about nature through working. The class is offered spring, summer and fall terms. The activities of the Farm vary seasonally but are primarily hands-on with some lectures and field trips. Students will learn about the importance of caring for the soil, various organic gardening practices and techniques, composting, permaculture, biodynamic agriculture, and agricultural land issues.
To go to the Urban Farm webpage, click here.
Oira
A media intensive opportunity to sketch, draw, and photograph the landscape of Oira, Italy as part of a study of the rich cultural and historic fabric of that place. http://uoregon.edu/~artuo/study_abroad/oira.html
