DESIGN COMMUNICATION
PROJECT 1A & 1B. ON SITE SKETCHING AND TONAL VALUES
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Project 1a introduced us to visualization and expression of space through on-site sketching activity on campus.
Project 1b is designed to build upon the previous assignment; in developing one’s skills in creating depth and tone in a sketch, and thus refining and enhancing the ability to produce an architectural sketch that is legible.
The project was simple, for 1a, we are allowed to draw 2 exterior view and 2 interior view using any media except computer. We were encouraged to draw the view without using photos. This was my favourite project among the other projects i've encountered since it includes A LOT of drawings. I drew pullman hotel room and taylors college collaborative room as an interior views, and i drew Taylor's campus also some shopping complex for the exterior.
For 1b project, we are allowed to choose one object to draw and add the four elements to deepen the tonal in sketching; which is Single hatching, cross hatching, scribbling and stippling. I chose a hard object which is a cottonbuds, a lot of them placed together forming a pattern. This project took longer time since it includes STIPPLING. Oh my, how i hate stippling.
Learning outcomes:
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To understand the notion of space in architecture.
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To develop skills in visualizing of space through observation and perception of a given site
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To develop skills in sketching as a mode of communication.
PROJECT 2A. ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION
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The objectives of the project is to utilize the image of the simple building to be drawn up. We are required to draw in scale of the building's elevation,plan, section and site plan using the orthography techniques
Learning outcomes:
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1. Demonstrate drafting skills in modern and traditional methods of architectural drawing.
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2. Record and present clear and legible architectural information manually.
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3. Identify and apply architectural conventions and symbols.
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4. Demonstrate in pencil and ink examples of:
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-line types
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-line weights
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-line quality
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-hand lettering
PROJECT 2B. AXONOMETRIC PROJECTION
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In this project we have to express and communicate the design through exploding the outside part and show more into the interior spaces.
Learning outcomes:
1. Ability to express spatial ideas and architectural detail in three-dimension, in the format of an axonometric projection.
2. Understanding of what axonometric projections are, how to generate them and how to apply them to the design process and presentation.
3. Ability to produce legible architectural drawings.
PROJECT 2C. PERSPECTIVES
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This assessment introduces perspective as a mode of communication in architecture. We are required to construct first one exterior perspective followed by one sectional interior perspective constructin. Both these perspectives we are to demonstrate the ability to express spatial idea in 3D form understanding of 2D and 3D relationships in architectural graphics skills in drawing and composition.