What is the Society of Watershape Designers®
? A group of like-minded individuals that have committed to raising the
standards of the watershape design field. How can I become a member of the Society of Watershape Designers®
accruing 150 hours of total GENESIS® education, an individual may apply for SWD®
? Upon completing the seven core classes and Registered status.
Where do I start? We suggest starting with CONSTRUCTION 201: Basic Pool Construction and DESIGN 101: Introduction to Perspective Drawing. Otherwise, contact our office for assistance in planning your educational journey. Contact Lisa Ryckeley, Director of Operations (
lisa@genesis3.com or 615-907-1274) for help on your GENESIS journey!
CONSTRUCTION 201: Basic Pool Construction
See and understand the complete construction of basic pools through a 3-day building journey from layout to chemical balancing. This is the pool industry’s flagship construction program.
24.0 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs
ENGINEERING 211: Basic Fluid Engineering
A beautiful and structurally sound watershape is still a failure if the mechanical systems are not designed and built properly. This program provides a detailed foundation of understanding that enables students to design better hydraulic systems. 16.0 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs
DESIGN 101: Introduction to
Perspective Drawing Communication is vital to the success of any professional, and basic drawing skills are one of the most important tools for design-professionals to master. This 8-hour program explains
how perspective drawings can communicate complex design and construction details. 8.0 hours | 0.8 IACET CEUs.
DESIGN 211: Elements of Design
There is a science to good design including both elements (line, shape, space, size, texture, hue, value) and principles of design (balance, movement, repetition, contrast, variety, emphasis, unity).
(D101 is a Pre-Requisite) 16.0 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs
DESIGN 231: Color Theory and Its Application
Color principles influence our emotions, so material selections could be the difference between project success and failure. See how landscape designers use this science to create beautiful projects. 16.0 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs
The SWD®
DESIGN 271: 20th Century Architectural Styles
The pool design should compliment the architecture and landscape architecture of its environment. To do this successfully, the designer should comprehend the style and context of the project. 16.0 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs
Core Courses comprise 112 of the 150 credit hours required to be eligible for SWD® free of charge by attending the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo and other trade events where Genesis University®
DESIGN 202: SketchUp DESIGN 203: AutoCAD DESIGN 204: Pool Studio
Computer modeling is the preferred tool for creating and sharing construction documents with other team members. Students choose 1 of 3 course options. 16.0 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs
Registered status. The remaining 38 credit hours are electives and can usually be obtained courses are offered.
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