Course Description

Arch 610 Winter Term 2009, 2 credit hours printable PDF version

This course introduces computer concepts and techniques for architectural design. It uses applications for developing and communicating two and three-dimensional design ideas to show how software supports design thinking. Students will model and edit 3D forms and spaces, render them in light and present results on the World Wide Web and in print media.

Students are responsible for developing competency in basic computer graphic skills through class and external resources.

Class Schedule

Large group, Tuesdays 10-11:50a in 246 Gerlinger (CRN 20675)

Optional Tutorial Sections:

Wed 10:00-11:50a in B13 Klamath Mac lab (CRN 20675)
Wed 10:00-11:50a in 101A McKenzie Windows lab (CRN 20677)
Wed 6-7:50p Accelerated laptop section in 206 Lawrence (CRN 20678)

Objectives

To understand how design exploration and analysis is supported by digital media.
To develop skills in composing space and form with digital methods.
To develop learning strategies for adapting to changing technology.
To introduce an integrated architectural "toolbox" with digital and traditional media.
To focus on the essence of each application and how applications can be used together.
To address students with different levels of technical and creative backgrounds.

Date	Topic	Software	Assignment
Expressing your work on the Web
Jan 5-7	1 Online Communication	ePortfolio	"www.yourshowroom.edu"
3D Creation, Rendering & Lighting
Jan 12-14	2 Modeling I	SketchUp	"Climbing Sculpture"
Jan 21	3 Modeling II and Rendering	SketchUp, IDX Renditioner	"Sculpted Shadows"
Image Manipulation & Rendering Techniques
Jan 26-28	4 Image Manipulation & Rendering	Photoshop	"Place to Place"
Feb 2-4	5 Image Manipulation	IDX Renditioner, Photoshop	"Overlay Rendering x2"
Feb 9-11	6 Vector Graphics	Illustrator & SketchUp	"Analytic Exposure"
Visualizing and presenting architectural designs
Feb 16-18	7 Graphic Layout & Energy Analysis	Illustrator	"Supersize It!"
Feb 23-25	8 Portfolio Design and Next Steps	Illustrator, InDesign	"Design Brochure"
Mar 2-4	9 Conferences	All Tools	"Design Brochure"
Mar 9-11	10 Conferences	All Tools	"Design Brochure"
*Mar 17	Final Review, 10:15am	in 279 LA*

The class will have instruction weeks 1-8, conferences weeks 9 & 10 and a final review 11. Attendance is expected. Unexcused absences or tardiness diminishes participation points, potentially leading to no credit.

Methodology

Large group sessions will explain design concepts through examples and demonstration, supplemented by hands-on work on student laptops. The tutorial sections are hands-on workshops with hands-on guidance and assistance.

Prerequisites

None. Open to non-architecture majors with instructor's permission.