ARCH 101

Architectural Graphic Communications

FACULTY:

Dr. Anne Schaper Englot, Associate Professor, Architectural Studies and Design

Mr. Brian Kelly, AIA, Professor, Architectural Studies & Design

Office hours: posted on the office door (Galbreath Hall, room 111)        Phone: 684-6281

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is a drawing course designed to teach the student interested in architecture to recognize and graphically depict forms and textures in the natural and built environment. Instruction will be given in the use of basic pencil freehand and hard-line (drafting) drawing. Instruction will be given in the drawing of orthographic projections as well as in the principles of pictorial (oblique, isometric and perspective) drawing. Practice in these presentation techniques will aid the student in the development of an individual rendering style and will culminate in the composition and execution of a comprehensive architectural presentation.

 

OBJECTIVES:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competency in the application of drawing tools, principles and techniques for the expression of architectural form and ideas.

2. Demonstrate competency in the application of pictorial drawing techniques.

3. Demonstrate competency in the application of architectural rendering techniques.

4. Demonstrate competency in the composition and execution of a comprehensive presentation.


 

 

PROCEDURAL INFORMATION AND FORMAT:

Students will attend a one-hour lecture and two-hour laboratory class each week. Projects/assignments will be assigned throughout the semester. Students are expected to work on projects during laboratory class and outside of class. Students will maintain a sketchbook where they will complete weekly assignments. Evaluation will be based on the achievement of specific objectives outlined in each project.


 

TEXTBOOK:

Architectural Graphics, by Francis D. K. Ching

Suggested Readings:

Design Drawing, by Francis D. K. Ching

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards

Drawing and Designing with Confidence, by Mike W. Lin

Color Drawing, by Michael E. Doyle

 

 

COURSE OUTLINE:  the following represents a sample outline; actual course may vary

I. Introduction/Lab One: Freehand Drawing--The Right Side of the Brain

II. Lab Two: Free Hand Drawing--Negative Space

III. Lab Three: Simple Views

IV. Lab Four: Rendering--Colored Pencils

V. Lab Five: Elevation

VI. Lab Six: Plan

VII. Lab Seven: Section

VIII, IX. Lab Eight and Nine: Isometric Views

X, XI. Lab Ten and Eleven: Perspective Views—One Point

XII, XIII, XIV. Lab Twelve, Thirteen and Fourteen: Perspective Views—Two Point

XV. Lab Fifteen: Final Project/Rendering

 

COURSE POLICY:

Student attendance is required for every session.

Special circumstances will be given consideration if you ascertain the permission of the professor in advance of the session. Special circumstances will still be recorded as an absence.

Late arrival and/or early departure from a session is recorded as an absence. Being late is better than missing a class completely.

The accumulation of (1) absence will result in a report to the Dean of your respective school. Excessive absence could jeopardize your standing in the course and could possibly result in your dismissal from the course.

If you are required to miss a class you are responsible for contacting your professor to obtain the information you missed. Your professor will not search you out. This is your responsibility

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

Academic honesty promotes continued academic and occupational success.  Maintenance of academic honesty and quality education is the responsibility of both faculty and students.  Any assignment (including those in all electronic media) submitted by a student must be of the student's original authorship.  Representation of another's work as his/her own shall constitute plagiarism.

 

SUPPLIES:

Supplies include basic drafting equipment as well as an 8 1/2" x 11" sketchbook. For details see Basic Supply List.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

 

If you are a student with a documented disability, who wishes to use academic accommodations you should do the following:

  1. Speak with your instructor during the first two weeks of class.
  2. Talk with David Symonds, Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities to arrange your test accommodations. You may reach David at 684 6349 or E-mail symondda@morrisville.edu