Design Communication is a class where we learn the techniques on how to sketch perspective drawings of a place, how to tone sketches,and technical drawings.
Project 1a
The objectives of this project:
- To understand the notion of space in architecture.
- To develop skills in visualizing of space through observation and perception of a given site.
- To develop skills in sketching as a mode of communication.
Through this project, I have learnt to appreciate spaces and record them through sketches. I also understood that even the same building can have different type of ways to express them.
Project 1b
The objectives of this project:
- To understand the notion of space & detailing’s in architecture and objects.
- To develop skills in communicating the above in various tonal and depth values.
- To develop various techniques of hatching through different medium.
Through this project, I was able to learn how to use different types of hatching technique to do the tonal values of a drawing. I've learnt how to do hatching, cross hatching, stippling and scribbling. It was an eye opening experience as I have never learnt these type of techniques before.
Project 2a
Learning outcomes of this project:
- Demonstrate drafting skills in modern and traditional methods of architectural drawing.
- Record and present clear and legible architectural information manually.
- Identify and apply architectural conventions and symbols.
- Demonstrate in pencil and ink examples of: line types, line weights, line quality, hand lettering
From this project, I have learnt how to apply line weight on my drawing. I was able to record and present architectural information manually as well as identify and apply architectural conventions and symbols on my drawing.
Project 2b
Learning outcomes of this project:
- Ability to express spatial ideas and architectural detail in three-dimension, in the format of an axonometric projection.
- Understanding of what axonometric projections are, how to generate them and how to apply them to the design process and presentation.
- Ability to produce legible architectural drawings.
After completing this project, I learnt the way to produce an axonometric projection. I also was able to learn how to explode the walls and ceiling of a building.
Project 2c
Learning outcomes of this project:
- Ability to express spatial ideas and architectural detail in three-dimension, in the format of one-point and two-point perspectives.
- Understanding of what perspectives (and its different types) are, how to generate them and how to apply them to the design process and presentation.
- Ability to produce legible architectural drawings with strong creative intent.
Through this project, I learnt how to draw a sectional one point perspective and a two point perspective. It is tricky to master the line weight for this project. It was a great and fun experience.
Project 3
The last project was in conjunction with the final project of Architectural Design Studio 1. We were to design a hideout for ourselves which best represent us. We were then assessed onthe architectural drawings on our presentation boards.
From the techniques learnt from the other Design Communication projects, I was able to show the design of my hideout clearly.