The module will introduce a range of design communication skills using appropriate media (drawing, modelling and computer-aided) including personal skills involving discussion, negotiation, and team-working. Students will develop an understanding of architectural drawings and conventions and visual representation methods. Introduction to the essential tools, commands and modifiers required to produce simple architectural CAD drawings

·         Orthographic and paraline drawing

·         Sketch and constructed perspectives

·         Model types and techniques; model-making safety procedures

·         Architectural vocabulary & terminology

·         Three-dimensional orthographic drawing

·         Team-working skills

·         Research techniques

·         Rendering techniques and presentation skills

·         Collage and photo-montage

·         CAD: draw and modify commands

·         CAD: drawing and file management

·         CAD: printing and plotting

          CAD: Ergonomics and Health and Safety

1. Deliver visual, verbal and written presentations utilising appropriate language, terminology and representational graphics

2. Compile and deliver a presentation to a peer group and to listen and critically respond to the views of others

3. Utilise orthographic and paraline architectural drawing conventions at a basic level

4. Appreciate the range, context, use and cross-referencing of design information

5. Construct and utilise scale models, using appropriate materials, as a design development tool from concept to presentation stage

6. Create simple design drawings within a CAD programme

7. Utilise basic image edit techniques within a CAD programme

8. Manage electronic drawings, files, folders, CAD blocks employing an appropriate nomenclature

Formative and summative continuous assessment modes using a range of techniques which includes group and/or individual work mainly: drawings, essays, projects, presentations, debate.

Ching, Francis, D. K, (2002) Architectural Graphics, Van Nostrand Reinhold

Ching, Francis, D. K, (1998) Design Drawing, Wiley

Cooper, C, (2007) Drawing & Perceiving,New York: John Wiley & Sons

Doyle, M. (1999) Color Drawing, New York: John Wiley & Sons

Farrelly, L. (2007) Representational Techniques, London:Ava

Simpson, I, (2006) Drawing, Seeing and Observation,London: A & C Black

Yee, Rendow, (1997), Architectural Drawing: A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods, John Wiley & Sons

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