Fall 2009, M & W 6-8:45 PM
Instructor: Brian Hammersley, RA
E-Mail: bhammers@triton.edu
Office Hours: By Appointment
Required Text: Architecture: Form, Space & Order, Frances D.K. Ching
Experiencing Architecture, Steen Eiler Rasmussen
Recommended Text: Precedents In Architecture, Roger H. Clark Michael Pause
The Eyes of the Skin; Architecture and the Senses, Juhani Pallasmaa
Course Description (from School of Architecture website):
A beginning studio course in basic design and drawing. We will become familiar with the aesthetic principles of movement, balance, rhythm, repetition, proportion, scale, and sequence along with sketching and drawing techniques, orthographic projection, axonometric, obliques, perspectives, shades and shadows, and models. This course is taught in a combined “Vertical Studio” collaborative environment with and alongside students from ARC172, INT201, and INT202 (advanced architecture students and interior design students) in order to be able to learn from other students’ efforts, share ideas, and learn how to work as a team.
General Thought to Consider Throughout This Course
Your goal as a designer is to observe and describe the world around you, and in creating the work that you do, take a critical stance on your situation and surroundings.
Specific Course Objectives:
-Demonstrate the ability to study, develop, and express ideas in visual form
-Demonstrate the ability to create multiple solutions to a problem
-Demonstrate the ability to edit and revise solutions
-Understand the role of light and shadow in both 3 dimensional physical form and 2d drawing
-Demonstrate visually & in model form an understanding of proportion, scale and balance
-Define architectural forms using linear, planar, and volumetric elements
-Produce drawings and models with quality and precision
-Create clear, thoughtful and attractive presentations using both boards and models
-Develop a design concept from diagram to presentation drawings
Assessment Policies
Your work will be graded considering the following:
Binder / Portfolio / Sketchbook
Binder- You will be given project and exercise assignment handouts on a regular basis and will be required to keep your work and the accompanying handout in order in an 8.5 x 11 3-ring binder. This will serve not only as a record of your work, but a book filled with useful reference material for this class and hopefully for future endeavors. Furthermore, you will be required to turn in your notebook for review and a progress grade three (3) times throughout the semester, roughly every five weeks.
Portfolio- For all other drawings that will not fit into your binder, you will need an oversized portfolio of your own for storage. You can either purchase a portfolio, or purchase two pieces of thick chipboard and strong tape (duct tape) to make your own. You are required to keep your oversized assignments in good shape and in order, and will be required to present your portfolio for review and a progress grade three (3) times throughout the semester, roughly every five weeks as well.
Sketchbook- A designer should always have a sketchbook with him/her for jotting down ideas and sketching. You will be required to have and maintain a sketchbook for this class for taking notes on your and other people’s work, for sketching out ideas, and for assigned sketching exercises. There is no particular sketchbook model that is required, that is up to you. The sketchbook you choose should be something portable and durable- I am particularly fond of the Moleskine large sketchbook (purple label, 100 pages acid-free)
Rough Course Progression (subject to change)
-Drawing Methods & Representation Techniques Exercises
-Form & Space Exercises
-Light & Shadow Exercises
-Project 1
-Precedent Study
-Project 2
-Project 3
Final Grade
Your final grade is based on the following work:
50% — Projects
40% — Exercises
10% — Class participation
Grading Scale
A 100-90%
B 89-80%
C 79-70%
D 69-60%
F 59% or below
General Class Policies
1) Above all else, be respectful of your classmates and instructors. This is a learning environment, and everyone has the right to ask questions and give answers without being interrupted or criticized.
2) All cell phones, pagers, PDAs, etc. are to be shut off at the beginning of class and left off during class. You can retrieve messages during your break or after class is over.
3) No iPods, mp3 players, or headphones allowed in class.
4) Attend class regularly. You will miss out on important lecture information, plus absences affect your grade negatively.
General Class Policies (Continued)
5) Contact me as soon as you find out about an upcoming absence. To avoid grading penalties, you will need to make arrangements prior to the absence in order to get or turn in assignments. If there is an extenuating circumstance that does not allow you to be in contact with me prior to the absence, you are required to contact me via e-mail immediately following the absence to let me know.
Late Work
All assigned work is due on the designated due date. Any and all late work must be turned in at the beginning of the next class period for a single grade reduction- after three consecutive class periods of not turning in prior homework, you will receive an F for that particular assignment.
Withdrawal
I will give permission for a student to withdraw up to the second to last week of the semester. I will not give permission after that time. It is the student’s responsibility to request permission to withdraw and to bring the withdrawal form to registration.
Incomplete
Incomplete grades will only be granted for serious illness and emergencies or unforeseeable situations outside of the student’s control. The student must request an incomplete prior to the end of the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to request an incomplete grade.
Academic Honesty
Any violations of Triton policies regarding academic honesty and/or integrity will be referred automatically to the appropriate College authorities for disposition. See the appropriate pages in the college catalog for definitions and regulations.
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Academic Policies of the School of Architecture, Interior Design and Construction Management at Triton College
The responsibility of the School of Architecture, Interior Design and Construction Management at Triton College is to teach you practical drawing, design and construction management skills, and a broad understanding of building science and theory. Our faculty is committed to excellence in education. We believe the following requirements are an important part of your learning process. We will provide a structured environment so that the greatest number of students can benefit from these educational opportunities. To maximize our efforts to provide you with the best educational experience, we expect you to develop professional attitudes regarding your studies. It has been shown through the years that when students follow these guidelines, they become successful and valuable contributors to the profession.
1. You are required to attend all classes. Listening, observing, and interacting with other students and faculty is a vital part of your education. Students who miss a class will receive an absence for that day. Your attendance directly impacts your grade.
2. If you are absent from class, excused or unexcused, it is your responsibility to find out from a fellow student what was presented and what is due for the next class. You are expected to be prepared for the next class. You must complete all missed assignments and have them ready to turn in by the *beginning* of the next class period you attend after the one you missed.
3. You are required to be in class at the beginning time and stay until the scheduled end of the class period. Being late to class or leaving early will result in an absence. If you are tardy, it is your responsibility to tell your Professor that you have arrived in class, otherwise you will be marked absent for the day.
Academic Policies of the School of Architecture, Interior Design and Construction Management at Triton College (Continued)
4. All assignments must be completed by the last day of class. If they are not, you will be withdrawn from the course.
Materials
-Drawing pencils (soft and hard leads)
-Soft white eraser
-Pencil sharpener
-Ink pens, minimum of 3 line weights (example: Pilot V-Ball Grip)
-X-acto knife handle and #11 blades
-18” (or larger) metal straight edge
-Sketchbook
-11 x 17 sketch pad
-8.5 x 11 sketch pad
-Drafting dots or drafting tape
-White glue (Elmer’s, Sobo or equiv.)
-12” roll of white or yellow tracing paper
-Lead holder & a range of drafting leads (soft, medium, hard)
-Charcoal sticks
-45 deg. triangle
-30/60 deg. triangle
- Adjustable triangle
-Lead pointer
-Compass
-Circle Template
-Triangular Architect’s scale
-Eraser shield
Other materials may be required during the semester