Community Outreach and Design: Service-Learning in the Landscape Architecture Studio

Posted by on November 13, 2011

Clemson University – Collaborations in Service-Learning Webcast
Thursday, November 17, 2011, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Community Outreach and Design: Service-Learning in the Landscape Architecture Studio

Mary Beth McCubbin: Lecturer, Landscape Architecture, Clemson University School of Planning, Development, Preservation, and Landscape Architecture
Elise Herron,  Clemson University Graduate student, Landscape Architecture
Susannah Horton, Clemson University Graduate student, Landscape Architecture

Mary Beth McCubbin directs the a.LINE.ments Studio, winner of the 2010 South Carolina Commission on Higher Education award for service learning. Housed in the Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture, a.LINE.ments is a multi-disciplinary program that offers students the opportunity to work on design projects in cities and towns throughout the state of South Carolina. Students have worked with communities to provide masterplans for parks, concepts for downtown streetscapes, recommendations for neighborhood revitalization, and a Safe Routes to School proposal.  It has been a win, win, win endeavor—real-world experiences for students, research opportunities for faculty, and great ideas for communities.

During our presentation we will share with you both the process and products of our studio including many examples of our projects. Two graduate students will also  be  discussing the impact of service-learning on their learning experience.

Videos, the powerpoint for the presentation, and further webcast information can be accessed on November 14  at:

http://www.clemson.edu/public/servicealliance/faculty_fellows_program/webcast_page.html