Course content

Initial training of drawing skills, gain basic knowledge of analogue drawing using various drawing media, experience and understand how drawing concepts function, present and explain form and space at an elementary level.
Introduction to three-dimensional form. Become familiar with basic structure and form characteristics with related form work documented wtih analogue drawing, free technique. Project assignments in basic characteristics of three-dimensional form, relieff - full three-dimensionality, room structure

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
Students will have gained an understanding of and a basic knowledge of the various aspects of analog drawing and drawing principles. Acheive a certain basic knowledge of what kind of work is involved in using three-dimensional form to solve aesthetic, form and space challenges.

Skills:
Students will develop a craftsmanship and analytical skills in analog drawing that will enable them to explain form and space on a basic level. Trained analytical eye for shape composition and image building. Ability to consider three-dimensional elements of form and create aesthetically sound expression of form .

General Qualifications:
After completing the course students should have drawing experience and expertise that gives them a platform for subsequent study of both analog and digital drawing processes. Ability to master complex three-dimensional form work and achieve a well organized and aesthetically sound expression of form.

Learning methods and activities

Project assignments, lectures and individual guidance. Lectures will present fundamental elements, alongside prosess-dependent in-class instruction. The course is based on a combination of one's own experience together with instruction. Personal experience will be an especially important component of workmanship skills (free-hand drawing) for broadening an understaing of the form and aesthetic aspects of the subject. There will be in-class reviews of project assignments. Students are strongly urged to participate in evaluation of their own projects.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Completed three years basic courses in architecture, bachelor in architecture or equivalent.

Course materials

Materials for model construction, compendium, and recommended literature from the institute's library. Material list given at course start.Laptop and digital drawing tablet optional.