The Career as a Landscape DesignerArchitect
(1) Reflecting on the corresponding educational criteria to become a landscape designerarchitect, it can be seen that the individual must have a degree associated to the discipline. Under this process, one can apply for Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (L.A. Profession, p.1). Under this condition, each one is expected to have the technical skills and understanding of architectural design and analysis of problems. Though there are no necessary experiences required for this profession, most landscape designersarchitect are often immersed with fieldwork to gain better competency (The Land Lovers, p.1).
(2) In order to succeed in this career, the individual must have a keen attention to landscape design and the ability to handle the technical translations that often denote majority of the practice and work (L.A. Profession, p.1). At the same time, professional skills are also essential because it can create the appropriate dynamics towards addressing the need of specific clients in a given environment.
(3) Most of the time, the activities involved in this career would be devising and creating new landscape for a chosen area or environment. Under the discretion of its patrons, a landscape designerarchitect will design new ways to appreciate the aesthetic value of plants. The Land Lovers argue that landscape designers use the environment as their canvas, typically beginning with a blank slate and ending with a functional and beautiful outdoor space for people to enjoy (p.1).
(4) As far as the compensation for a landscape designerarchitect, the payout varies according to the capacity and skills one can provide. The annual salary for undergraduate students can range from 30,000 to around 135,000 depending on the skills and technical expertise (The Land Lovers, p.1). Due to this, experience plays an important aspect of determining salaries. At the same time, compared to other professions, a landscape designer and architect also has corresponding benefits such as healthcare, retirement, car allowance, etc. (L.A. Profession, p.1).
(5) Analyzing the trends on the career of a landscape architectdesigner, it can be seen that there is a considerable growth and development of the profession through the years. L.A. Profession argues that Employment at U.S. landscape architecture firms will increase over 21 through the year 2006 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labors 1998-99 Occupation Outlook Handbook (p.1). Most of these opportunities are available in urban districts and cities wherein considerable amount of income for households are spent trying to engage into such actions (The Land Lovers, p.1).
(6) In terms of advancement, it can be argued that the individual can further their salaries by seeking a Masters education in Landscape Architecture. Not only can these introduce new concepts related to the field, it can also immerse individuals towards training and new opportunities to develop their skills and foster better application, analysis and responsible designs (L.A. Profession, p.1).
(7) Reflecting on my personal values and perceptions, I do believe that this career coincides with my ideas towards sustaining the environment and providing new opportunities towards responding to the challenges of increasing aesthetics and responsible design within urbanized areas. Under the social category, I feel that this approach can induce better appreciation of the environment and make myself accountable to the ways of seeking to preserve it. For the political and economic sphere, I do believe that this becomes a good career path to choose from with a still very large market and capacity to rise through the ranks with given talent, skills, and capabilities.
(8) Applying my personality and corresponding character traits, I do feel that this career is a good match for my part because it coincides with what I believe in and furthers my capacity to explore my capabilities and skills further. Since the work environment usually is involves interaction to the outside world, my extroverted personality alongside with my character as creative and the ability to question processes greatly fits my needs. I do feel that with such dynamics, I can fully appreciate my chosen profession and complement the way I interact not only with peers but also on the projects given.
(9) Analyzing the level of satisfaction and fulfilment in this career, I do believe that the most satisfying one would be the end-result and the associated process that made it happen. Under these conditions, it greatly manifests how my capacity and skill paved the way for the creation of something good and pleasing to the eyes. At the same time, I also see this as an opportunity to fully get in-touch with my personal abilities. In here, each one supplements my needs and corresponding towards finding the appropriate methods diversifying my perspective and view about things.
On the other hand, what I do not like about this profession would be the unexpected setbacks and problems associated with the job. Though it can be argued that they are part of the overall work environment, having the ability to go through all the stress and sudden changes can hinder my fulfilment and motivation to go further. However, I also believe that it also serves as an important avenue wherein I can appreciate my limitations and strive to become better as a professional.
(10) Aside from formalized education, there are different ways that one can expand his knowledge and skills associated with landscape designarchitecture. One important process would be the actual immersion to projects and tasks (L.A. Profession, p.1). Under this facet, new directives are provided to induce better appreciation of technical aspects related to the job and also foster better application of theories and concepts learned during training and education.
Another important way the professionals can expand on their career would be being part of an organization. For landscape designersarchitects, there is the American Society of Landscape Architects and American Institute of Architects (L.A. Profession, p.1). Each one provides their own members publications and news about new changes and developments happening within the profession. At the same time, members can also contribute new ideas that can further lead the growth of students.
(11) Given all the information provided, I do believe that the perfect internship opportunity for my part would be to become involved with a landscape design firm or organization. It is through this that I can learn how the ideas taught in classroom differ from what is happening in the real life. Such perspective would then equip better appreciation of the technical aspects taught in class and properly apply them towards enriching my needs as a student.
Likewise, engagement into such firms can also help provide a better glimpse of how individuality infuses with collaboration. Since most of the design work and technical aspects are made by a single person, there is now the challenge of expanding their ability to make their designs sound to others as well. Due to this, careful attention must be given to the way I interact and collaborate with potential clients and patrons.
(2) In order to succeed in this career, the individual must have a keen attention to landscape design and the ability to handle the technical translations that often denote majority of the practice and work (L.A. Profession, p.1). At the same time, professional skills are also essential because it can create the appropriate dynamics towards addressing the need of specific clients in a given environment.
(3) Most of the time, the activities involved in this career would be devising and creating new landscape for a chosen area or environment. Under the discretion of its patrons, a landscape designerarchitect will design new ways to appreciate the aesthetic value of plants. The Land Lovers argue that landscape designers use the environment as their canvas, typically beginning with a blank slate and ending with a functional and beautiful outdoor space for people to enjoy (p.1).
(4) As far as the compensation for a landscape designerarchitect, the payout varies according to the capacity and skills one can provide. The annual salary for undergraduate students can range from 30,000 to around 135,000 depending on the skills and technical expertise (The Land Lovers, p.1). Due to this, experience plays an important aspect of determining salaries. At the same time, compared to other professions, a landscape designer and architect also has corresponding benefits such as healthcare, retirement, car allowance, etc. (L.A. Profession, p.1).
(5) Analyzing the trends on the career of a landscape architectdesigner, it can be seen that there is a considerable growth and development of the profession through the years. L.A. Profession argues that Employment at U.S. landscape architecture firms will increase over 21 through the year 2006 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labors 1998-99 Occupation Outlook Handbook (p.1). Most of these opportunities are available in urban districts and cities wherein considerable amount of income for households are spent trying to engage into such actions (The Land Lovers, p.1).
(6) In terms of advancement, it can be argued that the individual can further their salaries by seeking a Masters education in Landscape Architecture. Not only can these introduce new concepts related to the field, it can also immerse individuals towards training and new opportunities to develop their skills and foster better application, analysis and responsible designs (L.A. Profession, p.1).
(7) Reflecting on my personal values and perceptions, I do believe that this career coincides with my ideas towards sustaining the environment and providing new opportunities towards responding to the challenges of increasing aesthetics and responsible design within urbanized areas. Under the social category, I feel that this approach can induce better appreciation of the environment and make myself accountable to the ways of seeking to preserve it. For the political and economic sphere, I do believe that this becomes a good career path to choose from with a still very large market and capacity to rise through the ranks with given talent, skills, and capabilities.
(8) Applying my personality and corresponding character traits, I do feel that this career is a good match for my part because it coincides with what I believe in and furthers my capacity to explore my capabilities and skills further. Since the work environment usually is involves interaction to the outside world, my extroverted personality alongside with my character as creative and the ability to question processes greatly fits my needs. I do feel that with such dynamics, I can fully appreciate my chosen profession and complement the way I interact not only with peers but also on the projects given.
(9) Analyzing the level of satisfaction and fulfilment in this career, I do believe that the most satisfying one would be the end-result and the associated process that made it happen. Under these conditions, it greatly manifests how my capacity and skill paved the way for the creation of something good and pleasing to the eyes. At the same time, I also see this as an opportunity to fully get in-touch with my personal abilities. In here, each one supplements my needs and corresponding towards finding the appropriate methods diversifying my perspective and view about things.
On the other hand, what I do not like about this profession would be the unexpected setbacks and problems associated with the job. Though it can be argued that they are part of the overall work environment, having the ability to go through all the stress and sudden changes can hinder my fulfilment and motivation to go further. However, I also believe that it also serves as an important avenue wherein I can appreciate my limitations and strive to become better as a professional.
(10) Aside from formalized education, there are different ways that one can expand his knowledge and skills associated with landscape designarchitecture. One important process would be the actual immersion to projects and tasks (L.A. Profession, p.1). Under this facet, new directives are provided to induce better appreciation of technical aspects related to the job and also foster better application of theories and concepts learned during training and education.
Another important way the professionals can expand on their career would be being part of an organization. For landscape designersarchitects, there is the American Society of Landscape Architects and American Institute of Architects (L.A. Profession, p.1). Each one provides their own members publications and news about new changes and developments happening within the profession. At the same time, members can also contribute new ideas that can further lead the growth of students.
(11) Given all the information provided, I do believe that the perfect internship opportunity for my part would be to become involved with a landscape design firm or organization. It is through this that I can learn how the ideas taught in classroom differ from what is happening in the real life. Such perspective would then equip better appreciation of the technical aspects taught in class and properly apply them towards enriching my needs as a student.
Likewise, engagement into such firms can also help provide a better glimpse of how individuality infuses with collaboration. Since most of the design work and technical aspects are made by a single person, there is now the challenge of expanding their ability to make their designs sound to others as well. Due to this, careful attention must be given to the way I interact and collaborate with potential clients and patrons.
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