33247 - Architectural Design and Drafting 1

Learning outcomes

The course provides the theoretical knowledge and the operating tools to represent architecture through its geometrical, formal and aestethic issues.

Aim of the course is to get graphic maturity in the use of the technical drawing and representation language, educating the student to the use of the opportune graphic tools and the development of the three-dimensional vision of the architectural forms.

Course contents

First part of the course is dedicated to get knowledge about representation's method then a part about free hand drawing and the practice of free expression using a scketchbook.

The third part will address a series of issues about architectura design representation, graphig conventions and technical and construction drawing.

The last part is dedicated to the practice of free hand representation techniques.

 

Each lecture, (please check the list below), is followed from a drawing studio activity:

Introduction, topics, teaching methodologies and evaluation.

 

 Free hand drawing, graphic analysis

 

 Monge's method, orthogonal projection

 

Formal Architecture

 

Oblique view and axonometry

 

 Perspective

 

 Graphic conventions and drawing standards

 

 Dimensions, symbols

 

 Stairs representation

 

Vaults

 

 Roof representation

 

Representation techniques

 

 Architetural design drawings

Readings/Bibliography

M. Docci, D. Maestri, Scienza del disegno. Manuale per le facoltà di architettura e di ingegneria, UTET Libreria|UTET Università, Torino, 2000.

R. Mingucci, Esercizi di Disegno Edile, Patron Editore, Bologna, 2001.

M.Docci, Disegno e Analisi Grafica, Laterza 2010.

N. Crowe, P. Laseau, Visual Notes for architects and designers, New York, 1984

Teaching methods

The course is developed through frontal lessons and studio assignments.

 

The course is supported by a specific book: Roberto Mingucci, Esercizi di Disegno Edile, Patron Editore, 2° edition. Further material and bibliography will be communicated during the development of the course.

Assessment methods

- 70% of studio assignments with a positive grade: students will be requested to present a portfolio of the studio assignments and special assignments too; an interview about course topics is always scheduled.

 

- Less of studio assignments with a positive grade: students will be requested to pass a graphic test, to present a portfolio of the studio assignments and special assignments too; an interview about course topics always scheduled.

 

- Students that couldn't attend the course or that hadn't completed the sketchbook assignment will be requested to pass a graphic test; it is always requested to present a portfolio of the studio assignments and special assignments too and to pass an interview about course topics.

Teaching tools

Studio assignments led by the teacher.

 

Students are requested to bring their own drawing supplies and a series of UNI A3 sheets for studio assignments.

 

Students are requested to complete a series of 12 studio assignments, pencil drafted; assignments will be evaluated.

 

A moleskine japanese pocket album (9 x 14 cm) will be used during the course and studio activities; teacher will request specific graphic assignments on the sketchbook.

 

The sketchbook will be used to record visual notes, improve free hand techniques and practices drawing in a free way of expression; it's fundamental self training tool too.

 

Deadlines:

Every studio assignment has to be completed by the end of each day / session.

 

Sketchbook will be requested during the semester; the teacher will inform students about the deadline.

 

During studio activities students' work will be reviewed by the teacher and tutors too.

Office hours

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