I am interested in becoming a landscape architect...?

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I'm in 11th grade right now, and I just recently stumbled upon the profession of a landscape architect. I think what the job entails sounds very interesting. I love nature, and gardens, and the development of parks and such. I was wondering if you could give me a little more information on what the job actually entails. Also, can you tell me what kind of classes I would need to take in high school to prepare for college. Also, what kind of classes would I need to take in college? One last question, do I need to be good at drawing? Regrettably I'm not much of an artist, but i'm good at math and communicating my ideas (which i've read was necessary :P) and i'm pretty creative, i've just got no media to express myself with.
 
Licensing and requirements vary by state. Decide where you may start your career to get your initial license, then expand to other states. You will need to learn CAD program use. Not many people draw by hand anymore.
 
I'm sure you have to present design ideas to clients....but I'm also sure there must be software to do that.... like photo shop....you take a picture of the area and then paste in shrubs and what not...

You probably have to take art appreciation classes and horticulture (so you dont plant cacti in a rain forest and banana trees in the desert...

Pick a school that teaches landscape architecture....they will gie you the right classes
 
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