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:
Bring your Own device.
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 |
Course Outline
Assignment 1) research about famous architects and make a video about it.
Assigment2)Research about most famous 20th century houses |
To gather information using the library, internet etc.
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| 2nd |
Basics about layout(1)
Fonts |
Understand architectural drawing, layout composition and drawing expression techniques
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| 3rd |
Basics about layout(2)
Page Compositon |
Understand architectural drawing, layout composition and drawing expression techniques
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| 4th |
Basics about layout(3)
Photos, Illustrations, Charts, Maps, Tables, Graphs etc. |
Understand architectural drawing, layout composition and drawing expression techniques
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| 5th |
Basics about layout(4)
Photos, Illustrations, Charts, Maps, Tables, Graphs etc. |
Understand architectural drawing, layout composition and drawing expression techniques
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| 6th |
Basics about layout(5)
Collors |
Understand architectural drawing, layout composition and drawing expression techniques
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| 7th |
Basics about layout(6)
Collors. |
Understand architectural drawing, layout composition and drawing expression techniques
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| 8th |
Famous architects video presentations |
Students video presentation about famous architects.
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
Assignment2: 20th-century houses
Research about the assigned house |
To gather information using the library, internet etc.
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| 10th |
20th-century houses :
make drawings of the house studied |
To gather information using the library, internet etc.
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| 11th |
20th-century houses :
make drawings of the house studied (sketches) |
Understand architectural drawing, layout composition and drawing expression techniques
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| 12th |
20th-century houses :
Make an Architectural model of the house studied |
To build architectural models.
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| 13th |
20th-century houses :
Photograph the Architectural Model |
To take photos of the model and edit the images.
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| 14th |
20th-century houses assignment :
Analize the house studied and organize the drawings on pdf boards |
To understand architectural design concepts and graphic layout.
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| 15th |
20th-century houses assignment :
Analize the house studied and organize the drawings on pdf boards |
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. |
To understand architectural design concepts
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