1)To learn how to search and gather information about architecture.
2)To practice time management skills.
3)To acquire 3D expression skills: perspective drawing and model making.
4)To understand architectural drawings and to draw using computer tools (Adobe CS6).
Outline:
To learn and understand architectural design concepts through the execution of drawings and models of famous 20th-century houses. To understand the basic functions and how to operate with Adobe software. To acquire layout composition, drawing expression techniques and perspective drawing skills.
Style:
The students will understand architecture design and acquire drawing expression skills through the execution of the assignments. The assignments include the making of models and the use of Adobe software. At the end of the course, the students will elaborate a book (pdf) with all the houses analyzed.
Notice:
This course includes self-learning time. The students should be careful with their tasks management and respect the assigments deadlines. 5 absences will be excused.
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Theme |
Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Outline of the course and explanation of the 20th-century houses assignment |
To gather information using the library, internet etc.
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| 2nd |
Basics about graphic layout: to execute a raft |
Using Adobe software to do the layout of a text.
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| 3rd |
20th-century houses assignment :
submission of the house's exterior sketch (han drawing) |
To acquire perspective drawings skills.
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| 4th |
20th-century houses assignment : to scan and Photoshop the house's exterior sketch |
To edit images using Photoshop software.
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| 5th |
20th-century houses assignment : draw the architectural drawings of the house using Adobe Illustrator. |
To draw using Illustrator software.
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| 6th |
20th-century houses assignment : draw the architectural drawings of the house using Adobe Illustrator. |
To draw using Illustrator software.
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| 7th |
20th-century houses assignment : draw the architectural drawings of the house using Adobe Illustrator. |
To draw using Illustrator software.
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| 8th |
Mid-term Exam |
Students video presentation of famous architects.
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
20th-century houses assignment : Model making |
To make a model of the house based on its drawings, using various materials such as paper, wood, styrene board, etc.
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| 10th |
20th-century houses assignment : Model photo |
To take photos of the model and edit the images using Photoshop
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| 11th |
20th-century houses assignment : Book
To gather all the drawings of the house studied and edited on boards (max two pages per house) |
To understand architectural design concepts and graphic layout.
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| 12th |
20th-century houses assignment : Book
To gather all the drawings of the house studied and edited on boards (max two pages per house) |
To understand architectural design concepts and graphic layout.
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| 13th |
20th-century houses assignment : Book
To gather all the drawings of the house studied and edited on boards (max two pages per house) |
To understand architectural design concepts and graphic layout.
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| 14th |
20th-century houses assignment : Book
To gather all the drawings of the house studied and edited on boards (max two pages per house) |
To understand architectural design concepts and graphic layout.
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| 15th |
20th-century houses assignment : Book
To gather all the drawings of the house studied and edited on boards (max two pages per house) |
To understand architectural design concepts and graphic layout.
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| 16th |
End-term Exam
To answer each house architect's name, construction date and the name of the house using the pdf book elaborated by the students. The students will receive ipads to use during the test. |
To understand architectural design concepts
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