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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Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Course Outline, intorduction of Architecture elements
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 elements(1)
Space Diagrams- Research about most famous 20th century houses |
Understand architectural drawing.
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| 3rd |
Basics about elements(2)
Assignment: students must draw the design documents of the selected house |
Understand architectural drawing, layout
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| 4th |
Basics about spatial diagram(1)
assignment: students must make a paper model of the chosen house and take photos of it. |
Understand architectural paper models
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| 5th |
Basics about form (1)
assignment: Space diagram; Assignment: Students must draw space diagram of the selected house |
Understand architectural drawing, spatial diagram
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| 6th |
Basics about presentation(1)
Students must make a booklet presentation board of their selected project. |
Understand architectural presentation layout composition and drawing expression techniques
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| 7th |
Basics about presentation(2)
Explaning Presentation, assignment: students must work on a booklet of their projects, deadline for uploading videos |
Understand architectural presentation layout
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| 8th |
Basics about presentation(32)
Explaning Presentation, assignment: students must share the booklet, watching videos |
Understand architectural presentation layout
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
Basics about form and function(1)
Architecture for dogs. Assignment: students must choose a pet of their own or anyone else, and make presentation about the behavior of the pet and draw diagrams for that. |
Understand architectural design and function of space
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| 10th |
Basics about form and function(2)
Architecture for dogs, in class design. Assignment: students must design a space for the pets within 1mx1mx1m volume. |
To understand space and function design.
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| 11th |
Basics about form and function(3)
Architecture for dogs, in class design. Assignment: students present their Initial design of a space for the pets within 1mx1mx1m volume. |
To understand space and function design.
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| 12th |
Basics about spatial organization and circulation(1)
Design in class, discussion with teacher, make a model |
to understand design idea presentation
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| 13th |
Basics about spatial organization and circulation(2)
Making presentation of Architecture for Pets, show the model |
to understand space design and circulation
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| 14th |
Basics about design and presentation(1)
Create booklet for houses and pet architecture |
To make presentation for theur own design
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| 15th |
Basics about design(2)
Sharing the booklet with everyone. |
To understand making an architectural booklet presentation
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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. explaining their process in making architecture for pets, and their personal Architecture for Pets design |
To understand architectural design concepts and design process
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