12552 (v.2) Design Communication 221

Area:

Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Studio:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12547 (v.2) Design Communication 122 or any previous version

Syllabus:

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to a range of techniques in visual communication and to develop their visual proficiency through 2D and 3D computer and hand generated communication. Application of material and techniques as relevant to Interior Architecture and the communication of interior spatial design intent.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A working knowledge of Archicad and the ability to generate 3D computer generated architectural and interior images. The ability to apply different rendering techniques to hand drawn and computergenerated images to communicate interior spatial design intent. The ability to draw on a variety of 3D hand generated modeling techniques. Recongised the appropriateness of communication techniques for any given design. Developed the ability to critically appraise their own work.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Geldin, S., Kipnis, J. and Riley, T. (2001), Perfect Acts of Architecture. New York, Museum of Modern Art. Diller, E. and Scofido, R. (2002), Blur: The making of nothing. Harry N. Adams. Mitton, M. (1999), Interior Design Visual Presentation. New York, John Wiley and Sons. Tschumi, B. (1999), The Manhattan Transcripts. New York, St Martins Press. Luscome, D. and Peden, A. (1992), Graphic Presentation Techniques in Australian Architectural Practice. Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Craftsman House.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

ArchiCAD (40% of overall mark), Participation 10%, Project 1 30%, Project 2 40%, Tutorials 20%. Studio (60% of overall mark) Applications 50%, Journal 10%, Techniques 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y