Are able to visualize their research and ideas in the architectural design process by using the right methods.
Use Adobe supported Photoshop programs to design, draft and prepare presentations.
Observe architectural program concepts and relationships and express them with digital presentation techniques.
Create architectural diagrams, illustrations and collages using three-dimensional modeling programs.
Detail three-dimensional architectural visuals using Adobe supported Photoshop and Google Sketchup programs.
Apply the knowledge gained in the course to the projects they work on in the design studio.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
-
Course Description
The course aims to teach various architectural digital presentation techniques. Within the scope of the course, students grasp the fundamental logic of digital presentation by focusing on 2D and 3D post-production exercises of architectural presentation techniques.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to digital presentation techniques / Presentation of computer programs mostly used in architecture and their working philosophies, tips to improve architectural visualizations, tips for how to improve their research.
2nd Week
Adobe Photoshop: Presentation and application of how to improve Photoshop workflow, Brushes, Architecture library, Textures and color palette workflow / Exercise 1: Brush, Texture and Color Palette study in Photoshop.
3rd Week
Adobe Photoshop, Google Earth: Presentation and application of how to create Site Analysis/Master Plan illustrations using Google Earth and Photoshop / Exercise 2: Exploring Term Design Project site potentials.
4th Week
Adobe Photoshop and 3D Software: Presentation and application of architectural program concepts and relations / Exercise 3: Exploring Term Design Project program and first design strategy and decisions.
5th Week
Adobe Photoshop and 3D Software: Presentation and application of Architectural diagrams in Photoshop and any chosen 3D software.1 / Exercise 4: Study on Term Design Project first design strategy and decisions.
6th Week
Adobe Photoshop and 3D Software: Presentation and application of Architectural diagrams in Photoshop and any chosen 3D software.2 / Exercise 5: Creating an architectural diagram.
7th Week
Mid-term Exam 1
8th Week
Adobe Photoshop: Presentation and application of rendering architectural plans, sections and elevations in Adobe Photoshop / Exercise 6: Rendering a plan, section and elevation.
9th Week
Adobe Photoshop and 3D Software: Presentation and application of Axonometric concepts, exploded axonometric, axonometric sections and axonometric illustrations / Exercise 7: Creating an axonometric illustration.
10th Week
Adobe Photoshop and 3D Software: Presentation and application of collage / Exercise 8: Collage.
11th Week
Adobe Photoshop and 3D Software: Presentation and application of architectural 3D rendering and postproduction / Exercise 9: Post Production of basic 3D render in Adobe Photoshop.
12th Week
Mid-term Exam 2
13th Week
Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign: Presentation and application of composition in Architectural Boards / Exercise 10: Design an Architectural Board.
14th Week
Working for the Final Term Design Project- getting ready for final submission.
15th Week
Working for the Final Term Design Project- getting ready for final submission.
Recommended or Required Reading
-
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
2
30
Practice
10
30
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
