D. ALLIED COURSES Course Name: Course Description ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS 1: GRAPHICS 1 The study of visual communication, typography, alphabet of lines and their applications and the use and care of instruments, geometric construction, use of scale, mensuration and dimensioning Emphasis is given to the study of the theory of projection with analysis of the relationship between points, lines and planes in space. Includes exercises on surface development and graphic presentation At the end of the term, the student should be able to 1. Prepare typographic composition using architectural lettering. Properly utilize drawing instruments and drafting paraphernalia. Apply alphabet of lines and appropriate drafting techniques in producing geometric drawings. 2. 3. Course Objectives 3. Technical Drafting 1 Cardenas, Elpidio J. & Felizardo Y. Francisco 4. The Principles of Architectural Drafting (A Sourcebook of Technics & Graphic Standards) 1996 5. Drafting in the Industry Course Name: Course Description Number of Units for Lecture and Studio Number of Contact Hours per week The study of visualization and graphic presentation in the form of freehand drawings including still-life and architectural forms and entourage using different media, in black and white/monochrome. Prerequisite/Co-requisite None Course Objectives At the end of the term, the student should be able to 1. Visualize three-dimensional forms. 2. Prepare freehand drawings of still-life, architectural perspectives and other architectural forms using different media in black and white and monochrome. 3. Compile and submit portfolio of works. Course Description ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS- 3: GRAPHICS 2 An introduction to measured drawings applying graphic conventions; the study of pictorial presentation and perspective projections; plotting of shades and shadows in both orthographic and perspective drawings. Architectural Visual Communications 1: Graphics 1 At the end of the term, the student should be able to 1. Apply graphic and drafting conventions in the production of simple 3. Compile and submit portfolio of works. 1. Architectural graphic conventions 1.1 Materials 1.2 Line weights 1.3 Dimensioning rules 1.4 Architectural lettering, rules and proportion 1.5 Standard size of paper and requirements for title blocks for working drawings 1.6 Sheet composition 2. Architectural drawings 2.1 Introduction to principles and techniques in producing architectural drawings such as floor plans, elevations and sections. 3. Principles of perspective projection; shades and shadows (exterior and interior perspective) 3.1 One-point 3.2 Two-point Drafting tables and chairs Suggested References: 1. Architectural Graphic Standards 2. How to Draw Hill, Adrian 3. Technical Drafting 1 Cardenas, Elpidio J. & Felizardo Y. Francisco 4. The Princples of Architectural Drafting (A Sourcebook of Technics & Graphic Standards) 1996 5. Drafting in the Industry 1984 Course Description An introduction to the study of color as form-giver; psychology of color, theories of light and color, scientific and aesthetic considerations of color; study and exercises on the use of color as presentation tool; architectural presentations and outdoor color rendering using appropriate techniques in color mixing and application and various media such as watercolor, acrylic paints, pastel etc. Course Objectives Course Outline Studio Equipment Suggested Textbooks and References Architectural Visual Communications 2 : Visual Techniques 1 At the end of the term, the student should be able to 1. Prepare colored architectural presentation and rendering using various media such as watercolor, acrylic paints, and pastel. 2. Submit a portfolio of finished works. |