Landscape Architecture, University Education and Software programs

May 12, 2008 – 9:01 pm

Seeking the industry views on the CAD programs available (I have also posted a similar query under the post “Vector Works”).

I teach the technology units for landscape architecture at University of Canberra and we are seeing a number of students self teaching a number of programs over the standard suite used at the University.

Does proficiency in one cad program (eg AutoCad) give a good graduate enough skills to self learn another programs such as vector works? All advice from practices appreciated, hear from you soon.

AM

  1. One Response to “Landscape Architecture, University Education and Software programs”

  2. I learnt (and subsequently taught for several years) AutoCAD, but was required to use Vectorworks in one of my jobs immediately after finishing my degree.

    I self-taught and found it intuitive and easy to pick up, though I’m not sure if the same would have applied if I had learnt Vectorworks first and was trying to self-teach AutoCAD.

    We use AutoCAD 2009 in my current office, which has a large number of new features from the 2002 version I learnt on. It has been a continuous process of learning and updating knowledge, which is similar to learning an alternative vector-based program.

    As with most teaching at university, I think it is best to provide the basics of drafting and documenting (regardless of which program is taught) and try to emphasise the need for students to proactively expand their knowledge of the drafting tools outside of the classroom.

    By GK on Jul 18, 2008

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