3D Beginners Course Outline

Uvison/Idea Spectrum Program One on One Beginner

One on One Course 

Frederik    Post Certified    Landscape Designer. 

Bio at the bottom.

landscapingadvisors@gmail.com 

Online 

General  information 

Courses for one on one are $100 per hour.

Courses for two in your company $70 per person per hour.

Courses for three in your company $60 per person per hour.

Course options

Courses available during the week Monday to Friday. 

Option 1-9-4 with 1 hour break

Option 2- 2 day course 3 Hrs. per day

Option 3- 4 day course 1.5 Hrs. per day

1- Beginners Course.

Description

To instruct the use of tools, tips, and tricks from beginning to professional design techniques. 

Expectations and  goals 

Here's a breakdown of what you can expect to learn in this course:

1. **Efficient Design Methods**: The course will introduce you to time-saving design methods and principles that can help you complete complex projects in a fraction of the time it might take if you were to learn on your own.

2. **Setting Up the Design Area**: This involves learning how to organize your workspace, gather necessary tools and materials, and set up a conducive environment for your design work.

3. **Scaling a Site Drawing**: Scaling is an essential skill in architecture and landscaping. You'll learn how to accurately scale site drawings, which is crucial for translating your design ideas onto paper or digital platforms.

4. **Creating Property Grades**: Property grading involves shaping the land to achieve the desired elevation and slope. You'll learn how to manipulate terrain at a beginner level.

5. **Building Design**: This includes instructions on designing the client's house, which encompasses architectural elements such as floor plans, elevations, and roof designs.

6. **Retaining Walls**: Retaining walls are often used in landscaping to hold back soil and create level terraces. You'll learn how to design and build these structures.

7. **Patio and Deck Design**: Patios and decks are common outdoor features. You'll gain skills in designing functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces.

8. **Pool Design**: Designing a pool requires knowledge of safety regulations, aesthetics, and functionality. You'll learn how to incorporate a pool into your design.

9. **Water Feature**: Water features like fountains or waterfalls can enhance the overall ambiance of a landscape. You'll learn how to design and integrate these elements into your projects.

Overall, this course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the design process for Uvision/Idea Spectrum/Realtime Landscaping, emphasizing efficiency and practical skills. It's a great opportunity for individuals looking to enter or advance in these fields and reduce the learning curve associated with complex design tasks.

Course  materials 

Required materials 

Uvison or RLA installed on your computer (preferably 2023) if not let me know which program you have. I can also teach in program 2018 and 2020.

Computer with camera and microphone.

Video.

The course will be recorded  via video so you can always come back to the video should you forget anything  that was taught.

This beginners'  course is designed to  give you a solid foundation in design principles, tools, and processes. It's  an excellent starting point for anyone interested in pursuing a career in Landscape  design.

Beginners’  course will focus on  the following…

.5hr The basics... tools, layout, wizards etc.

.5hr  How to scale a pdf or survey.

1hr  How to create grades into existing site conditions.

1hr How to build a house and tips to create house and  outbuildings.

.5hr  Roof lines and how to deal with roof lines.

.5hr  Introduction to Retaining walls 

.5hr  Introduction to Patios

.5hr  Introduction to Decks

.5hr  Introduction to Pools and Pool Decks.

.5hr  Plants and how to use/modify them. 

The above is a rough timeline and may fluctuate depending on the student’s productivity.

Fred has been a landscape designer since 1985 He is a Certified Landscape Designer, having also been in the landscape industry for over 46 years. Fred worked his way up from production to running his own successful landscape company for years. After a nasty fight with Pancreatic cancer Fred decided to branch off into strictly design, earning a diploma in landscape design from Sheridan College and eventually even teaching at Sheridan College years later. He has also won numerous design awards through Landscape Ontario. Fred has designed thousands of designs in his career and feels its time to teach others what took a lifetime to learn. Fred uses the latest computer design software to create 2D and 3D landscape designs for our clients. He meets with all clients in the initial consultation stage, designs the project, and then presents the plans to clients, via an online presentation. He loves designing landscapes and would love to teach you how you too can be successful in designing. Fred is constantly challenging himself, trying new things, keeping up with trends emerging from Europe and other parts of the world.

Fred is a Certified Landscape Designer.