Landscape Design Drawing: Session 3- Remote Learning Course Learn design and graphic techniques for more complex projects. This class introduces students to basic landscape design techniques and how to illustrate your designs with hand-drawn graphics. It is suitable for professionals, homeowners, and career changers. A basic knowledge of trees, shrubs, and perennials will be helpful. Homework and a small workspace at home is required. Textbook required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order books. Prerequisite: Landscape Design Drawing: Sessions 1 & 2 or working knowledge/experience in design drawing.

AutoCAD: An Introduction- Remote Learning Course Through lecture, hands-on exercises, and drawing, learn the introductory features of AutoCAD. Topics include starting and setting up drawings, point coordinate entry methods, creation of basic 2D drawing objects, layer management, line types and colors, selection sets, object snap modes, AutoSnap, polar tracking, object snap tracking, construction techniques, creating and managing text objects, editing geometry, display control, and drawing inquiry methods. Upon completing this course, you will be able to use AutoCAD's precision drawing tools and methods to construct accurate 2D drawings. Strong computer skills and knowledge of windows required. AutoCAD software required. Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class.

Perennials, Annuals, and Vines: Identification and Culture Learn the identification, horticultural requirements and which annuals, perennials, and vines are most suitable to grow in the New England area. Examine foliage, flowers, texture, color, and companion planting. Weekly quizzes and one design project will be assigned.Textbook required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order books.

This course is held off campus at the Long Hill Garden in Beverly, MA.

Landscape Design Drawing: Session 4- Remote Learning Course Learn advanced design and rendering techniques for presentation plans and drawings. Be introduced to basic landscape design techniques and how to illustrate your designs with hand-drawn graphics. It is suitable for professionals, homeowners, and career changers. A basic knowledge of trees, shrubs, and perennials will be helpful. Homework and a small workspace at home is required. Textbook required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order books. Prerequisite. Landscape Design Drawing: Sessions 1 through 3 or working knowledge/experience in design drawing.

Landscape Design Drawing: Session 1- Remote Learning Course Learn the basic design principles and techniques to create an accurate construction document to effectively communicate with contractors and clients. Simple line drawing to basic universal design principals will be discussed and practiced in class. Weekly drawing assignments will be given in addition to weekly class work. Designed for the novice garden designer. Some basic drawing tools will be required. Textbook required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order books.

The first class will meet on the Danvers Campus and classes after that are TBD off site in the field.

SketchUp Level 1 Designed to teach the fundamentals of both 2D and 3D computer aided drawing. Emphasis will be placed on fully understanding the SketchUp interface and inference system. Lectures, tutorials, and in class assignments will guide you through the use of SketchUp's drawing, construction, and modification tools. By the end of the course you will have a 3D model constructed of groups and layers which will be ready for further development in the Level 2 SketchUp Course. Flash drive,and Sketchup software required. Strong computer skills and knowledge of windows required. Students must activate their My Northshore account and download Sketchup Software prior to first class. Discounted SketchUp software available at https://shop.creationengine.com/collections/sketchup-studio-for-students.