Landscape Design graduates have obtained positions with landscape architects, design/build landscape contractors, nurseries, government agencies and sales. A high percentage of students aspire to operating their own businesses.
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics (C), (U), or (M)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND:
Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics (C), (U), or (M)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses stated above
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years
An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 70% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 8, 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9, or 70% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Geography (C), (U), or (M)
Grade 11 Visual Arts (M) or (O) OR Grade 12 Visual Arts (M)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Construction Engineering Technology (C)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (C) or (U)
Grade 12 Business and Technological Communication (O)
Computer Skills
If you’re intrigued by leaving a living mark on the world that will endure through generations or, if you have a green thumb that you’re looking to put to work in a dynamic career, the Landscape Design program will give you the skills necessary to plant the seeds of your future goals.
What you learn through our landscape design courses
In our landscape design courses, you will learn how to survey and analyze planting sites, select the vegetation and landscape materials, and plan the location of structures, roads, pathways, trees, shrubs, flower beds and decorative features. You’ll also learn about design theory, plant identification, drafting, landscape and building materials and technologies. You'll get plenty of experience using industry software to create detailed site plans, and you'll even have the 100-acre Fanshawe campus to use as your canvas.
Our landscape design program also give you great hands-on experience through two paid co-op work terms, plus, you'll have the opportunity for academic based international experiences and study in some the world's most historic cities.
Landscape design program career opportunities
When you graduate, you'll have a huge job market to choose from, including residential and commercial property developers, municipalities, landscape architects, design-build firms, nurseries or start your own landscape consultant business.
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Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
WRIT-1036, Reason & Writing 1-Art & Design, 3, ,
COMP-1404, Dynascape-Intro, 3, ,
DESG-1065, Landscape Design Studio 1, 4, ,
HORT-1047, Horticulture 1, 2, ,
LAND-1002, Site Inventory & Evaluation, 1.5, ,
DESG-1075, Presentation & Illustration 1, 2, ,
HORT-1049, Woody Deciduous Plant Identification, 2, ,
LAND-1006, Land Styles & Techniques, 2, ,
COOP-1020, Co-operative Education Employment Prep, 1, ,
Level 2
Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
COMM-3074, Communications for Design, 3, ,
CADD-1010, Computer Drafting for Design 1, 3, ,
DESG-1008, Landscape Design Studio 2, 3.5, ,
DESG-1066, Landscape Materials, 2, ,
HORT-1015, Horticulture 2, 2, ,
ARTS-1038, Presentation & Illustration 2, 1.5, ,
HORT-1050, Woody Evergreen Plant Identification, 2, ,
ARCH-3004, Modern Architecture, 3, ,
Level 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
CADD-3026, Computer Drafting for Design 2, 1.5, ,
DESG-3007, Landscape Design Studio 3, 3.5, ,
LAND-3001, Field Construction 1, 3, ,
HORT-3026, Plant Identification, 2, ,
ARTS-3043, Presentation & Illustration 1-Landscape, 1.5, ,
SURV-3013, Surveying & Site Services, 2, ,
ECOL-1001, Ecology, 3, ,
Level 4
Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
CADD-3027, Computer Drafting for Design 3, 2, ,
DESG-3042, Landforms, 2.5, ,
DESG-3015, Landscape Design Studio 4, 3.5, ,
METH-3028, Working Documents, 3.5, ,
HORT-3027, Planting Design, 2, ,
COMP-3079, Computer Illustration, 1.5, ,
LAND-3008, Field Construction 2, 2.5, ,
Level 5
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
CADD-5004, Computer Drafting for Design 4, 2, ,
DESG-5022, Landscape Structures 1, 2, ,
METH-5008, Special Project/Research & Development 1, 2, ,
ARTS-5015, Computer Illustration 2, 2, ,
MTNC-5001, Landscape Management, 1, ,
DESG-5004, Landscape Studio 5, 2, ,
Level 6
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
CADD-5015, Computer Drafting for Design 5, 2.5, ,
DESG-5010, Landscape Structures 2, 4, ,
DESG-5009, Landscape Studio 6, 3.5, ,
METH-5017, Special Project/Research & Dev 2, 2, ,
METH-5021, Professional Practice, 3, ,
METH-1043, Geographical Information Systems 1, 2, ,
Landscape Design graduates have obtained positions with landscape architects, design/build landscape contractors, nurseries, government agencies and sales. A high percentage of students aspire to operating their own businesses.
Insurance/year: 835.98 CAD
