AR10479: Design studio 1.1
[Page last updated: 15 October 2020]
![]() | 2020/1 |
![]() | Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering |
![]() | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
![]() | 120 |
![]() | Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
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![]() | CW 100% |
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Aims: | To introduce students to the following areas and concepts of design:
* Creative spatial and building design; * Materials and basic construction; * Visual communication through drawing and model-making; * Design as a collaborative process (semester part joint with engineers). |
Learning Outcomes: | After successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate a basic ability to draw:
* Plan, section, and elevation; * Axonometric and isometric projection; * Perspective; * Freehand and mixed media techniques; Students must demonstrate a basic three-dimensional awareness through their design solutions. Students must demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements of a given brief. |
Skills: | Freehand drawing.
Technical drawing. Model making. Verbal presentation of work. |
Content: | Project with students in groups composed of architects and engineers.
Typical Project are as follows. Design and construction of a sculpture on an abstract site. This exercise is the basis of the various drawing techniques outlined in 'Learning Outcomes' as well as an exercise in group working. |
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AR10479 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
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