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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Execute basic freehand sketching and rendering techniques.
2. Draw natural and built objects from the observable environment.
3. Prepare one point and two point perspective drawings from reference material.
4. Execute freehand and instrument drafting exercises to build linework and lettering skills.
5. Complete instrument and freehand drafted drawings to document architectural concepts.
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I. Two-dimensional design communication tools and media such as pencil and/or pen and/or markers
II. Drawing, sketching and rendering
A. Drawing composition
B. Basic sketching and rendering techniques
1. Tools: pencil/pen/marker
2. Forms, shapes and volumes
3. Textures, light and shadows
4. Tonal values and introduction to color
C. Drawing natural and built objects in the observable environment and from secondary sources
III. Gesture drawings
A. Drawing composition
B. Applying sketching and rendering techniques to gesture drawings
IV. Perspective drawing
A. One-point perspectives
B. Two-point perspectives
C. Non-building elements in perspective drawings
D. Rendering perspective drawings
E. Representing materials, transparency and reflections
V. Light and shading
A. Solar path and altitude
B. Sun and shadows
C. Use in perspective and other drawings
VI. Instrument and freehand drafting
A. Instruments and their use
B. Line types, line width and density control
C. Architectural lettering
D Orthographic and isometric drawing systems
E. Freehand drafting principles and strategies
VII. Introduction to architectural concepts such as: Site analysis, architectural program, activity sketches and activity relationship mapping
VIII. Lab Topics:
A. Producing sketches of objects from the environment and from reference materials
B. Drawing and rendering one-and two-point perspective drawings
C. Completing drafting exercises in linework, lettering, orthographic projection and isometric drawings
D. Producing a site analysis drawing, architectural program chart, and activity relationship maps
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1. Weekly reading assignment (15-30 pages)
2. Two-page analysis of reading/reaction papers (1-2)
3. Sketch journal for weekly drawing exercises
4. Drawing, sketching and perspective drawing assignments (10-15)
5. Drafting exercises (4-6)
6. Site plan, site analysis drawing and program chart
7. Activity relationship mapping exercises (2-4)
8. Quizzes (1-4)
9. Final exam and/or drawing project
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
5 - 10% |
| Analysis of reading/reaction papers | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
15 - 20% |
| Site analysis drawing, program chart, and activity relationship maps | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
50 - 70% |
| Drawing, sketching and perspective drawing assignments; sketch journal; drafting exercises; and site analysis drawing | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 20% |
| Objective quizzes and final exam (multiple choice, true false, matching, completion, etc.), or final drawing/drafting project/s | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 10% |
| Participation | |
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Instructor prepared materials
Ching, Francis D K. Architectural Graphics. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 5/e, 2009. classic
Edwards, Betty. Color: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors, Tarcher, 2004. classic
