Visual Studies 1

Description

This course is an introduction to the techniques of graphic representation in pencil, pen and ink, and charcoal. Students begin by studying visual properties of form and space: definition, organization basic principals of architecture, proportion and scale and ordering principles. An Introduction to architectural photography techniques and methods of forming poster compositions through using Adobe Photoshop Program are included in the course. Finally, students reach an understanding of form, space and principles that guide their abilities of ordering and architectural design in the built environment.

Program

Architecture Engineering

Objectives

• • Provide the student with knowledge of architectural design principles and architectural vocabularies.rn• Develop the students` abilities to visually express their own thoughts and ideas through both architectural drawing and freehand sketching using pencil, charcoal, ink, photography and cut and fill 3D modeling. rn• Provide the student with knowledge of rendering techniques which enable him to express and represent the visual effects of shading tones and textural expressions. rn