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Program of Architecture (English 30%)

MİM344

SKETCHING IN ARCHITECTURE

Course Code
MİM344
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will improve their skills in observing 3D objects and architectural spaces,
  2. will be able to draw 3D objects and architectural spaces that they observe via various freehand drawing techniques and/or CAD software.
  3. will be able to draw 3D objects and architectural spaces that they imagine or design via various freehand drawing techniques and/or CAD software.
  4. Will have experience on the use of various sketching and rendering materials, and
  5. will be able to present the texture, colour, and light effects on paper with various rendering techniques.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThis course is designed for the students to gain the awareness of importance of architectural sketching in design development process and architectural presentations; and to learn one-point and two-point perspective drawing techniques. The students will learn freehand perspective drawing of the 3D objects and architectural spaces that they visually observe and/or design. Additionally, they learn to present texture, material and light of surfaces in drawings and sketches using various rendering and sketching materials like lead pencils, colored pencils, dry pastels and markers.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Meeting and introduction to the course & Introduction to materials and tools
2nd Week Types of lines and line values in 3D architectural sketching and perspective drawings & freehand perspective drawing rules
3rd Week Composition, proportion and solid-void relation in space
4th Week Light and shadow & values in rendering
5th Week Use of color and texture in architectural drawings
6th Week One-point perspective and rendering - Sketching buildings and exteriors
7th Week One-point perspective and rendering - Sketching buildings and exteriors
8th Week Improving portfolios
9th Week MIDTERM EXAM
10th Week Two-point perspective and rendering - sketching interiors
11th Week Two-point perspective and rendering - sketching interiors
12th Week Collage and using mixed media
13th Week Collage and using mixed media
14th Week Improving portfolios
15th Week Course review, General Assessment and Discussion
Recommended or Required ReadingArchitects Essentials of Presentation Skills by David Greusel, John Wiley & Sons, 2002
Architectural Drawing: A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods by Rendow Yee, 1997
Architectural Graphics by Francis D.K. Ching, John Wiley & Sons, 2002
Architectural Representation Handbook: Traditional and Digital Techniques for Graphic Communication by Paul Laseau, McGraw-Hill Professional, 2000
Design Graphics by Peter A. Koenig, Prentice Hall, 2000
Fast Sketching Techniques by David J. Rankin, North Light Books, 2000
Freehand Sketching: An Introduction by Paul Laseau, W.W. Norton & Company, 2004
Interior Design Visual Presentation: A Guide to Graphics, Models & Presentation Techniques by Maureen Mitton, John Wiley & Sons, 2002
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Practice
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 10 10
Practice 10 30
Other 1 10
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 3 39
Preparation for Final exam 1 5 5
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 3 3
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 10 3 30
Total Work Load125
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.16
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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