Introduction to Landscaping
A course by Carlos Andres Betancur Cifuentes, Landscape architect
Joined September 2022
Learn to design external spaces that are environmentally-friendly and conceived for people
Joined September 2022
To be a good landscape architect it is important to understand the problems and needs of the community and create projects that improve their reality. In this course, the expert landscape designer Carlos Andrés Betancur will teach you the first steps to enter the world of landscape design.
Throughout the units, you will learn to create appropriate outdoor spaces for people, taking into account the well-being of all forms of life. As a final project, you will design a playground where children can learn by playing.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 13 downloads
What's included in this course?
You will start the course getting to know your teacher Carlos Andrés Betancur better, who will talk to you about his career in the world of landscaping and show you his greatest influences.
Next, you will see some basic concepts about the landscape and you will receive different tips to understand the needs and problems of the space. You will also discover various techniques and tools to explore alternatives and communicate your ideas.
Then, you will start working on your project: the playground. First, you will know the place and the situation to be resolved. Afterwards, you will think of ideas that can improve the conditions of all forms of life. Finally, you will see how to represent and materialize your proposals to communicate them effectively.
To finish the course, your teacher will talk to you about the importance of building common languages and purposes between interdisciplinary teams.
- 100% positive reviews (67)
- 4,930 students
- 14 lessons (3h 18m)
- 13 downloads
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Indonesian · Romanian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
SketchUpWhat is this course's project?
You will design a playground that allows children to learn by playing at caring for the environment.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For people interested in starting their training as landscapers or having inspiration for their park or open area design projects.
Requirements and materials
To take this course you will not need prior knowledge.
As for materials, you can use analog tools, such as paper and pencil, or digital tools, such as SketchUp or Photoshop.
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Carlos Andres Betancur Cifuentes
A course by Carlos Andres Betancur Cifuentes
Carlos Andrés Betancur is a renowned Colombian landscape architect with more than two decades of experience. Inspired by Colombia's rich cultural and natural diversity, he founded OPUS, a landscape design and architecture studio in Medellín 16 years ago with two friends. With a philosophy focused on weaving healthy relationships between people and nature through design, OPUS has worked with numerous entities, including ministries, companies and educational institutions, winning national and international awards.
Throughout its history, around 400 people from all over the world have collaborated in the study. Additionally, Betancur has spent 20 years as a university professor in Latin America, sharing his vision and experiences in design, hoping to sow seeds of positive change. His collaborative design approach focuses on observation, listening and dialogue to positively transform spaces.
Content
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U1
Introduction to landscaping
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
What is landscape?
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What is landscape?
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Understand problem 1
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Understand problem 2
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Explore
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Communicate and materialize
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U3
Learn playing
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The project context
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Explore: What will the park be like? 1
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Explore: What will the park be like? 2
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Explore: What will the park be like? 3
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This will be the park
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U4
Build common languages and purposes
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Construction of common languages
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Design with people
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Landscaping
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FAQs
Urban landscaping is the discipline that designs, plans, and transforms public and green spaces in cities, blending nature and architecture to enhance quality of life and environmental sustainability.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those with basic knowledge in design, architecture, urban planning, or related fields who want to deepen their skills and strategies in urban landscaping.
It’s recommended to have some background in design or architecture, access to basic drawing and modeling tools, and a willingness to collaborate and work in teams.
You’ll learn to analyze human needs, explore and communicate ideas, apply representation and prototyping techniques, and create sustainable park and green space proposals for urban settings.
The course covers context analysis, participatory design, water management, vegetation integration, mapping, graphic representation, prototyping, regulations, and strategies for playgrounds and resilient spaces.
You’ll use sketches, physical and digital models, concept maps, and collaborative tools like Miro to explore, organize, and present your landscape design ideas.
Yes, the course includes strategies for designing innovative playgrounds that encourage free play, learning, and connection with nature, addressing psychomotor and cognitive needs.
SketchUp
Este curso nos certifica lo importante que es trabajar con equipos multidisciplinario dónde el lenguaje juega un papel importante al momento de llevar a cabo un proyecto. Dónde los conceptos conocidos aquí alimentan el abanico profesional que debemos formar a diario si se elije diversificar las opciones en los proyectos. Es muy ntrido profesionalmente y de un valor incalculable lo que enseñan en este taller. Gracias
Muy buen curso, completo, liviano y claro de entender.
Un curso especial.
Curso bem didático e muito bom para compreender as percepções e os impactos do paisagismo na sociedade e no meio urbano.
¡Me está fascinando! Muchas gracias por este curso, es absolutamente extraordinario!