Module Details
Module Code: |
ARCH6087 |
Title: |
Manual & Digital Visualisation
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Long Title:
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Manual & Digital Visualisation
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NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
Field of Study: |
5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
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Module Description: |
This module further develops a students capacity to communicate ideas and concepts through freehand illustration using pens, pencils and markers. The module also introduces students to 3D visualisation using Sketchup and Photo manipulation using Photoshop
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Recognize and operate photoshop commands |
LO2 |
Manipulate images using Photoshop |
LO3 |
Illustrate 3 point perspectives through freehand techniques quickly and in sketch format |
LO4 |
Iterate concepts and ideas using hand sketching on one page using pen and marker rendering techniques. |
LO5 |
Demonstrate an ability to communicate interior spatial design proposals through 3D software. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Students enrolling in this modules should have an intermediate level of freehand sketching and orthographic drawing. |
Indicative Content |
Freehand Sketching
Sketch of an interior room in 3-point perspective
Develop concept sketches on a single sheet quickly, supported by marker rendering in Freehand sketches.
Sketch people in various positions and perspectives in Freehand sketches. Develop a personal style for representing people in Freehand sketches.
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SketchUp
Define create basic geometric forms, including polygons, arcs and use more advanced features such as the FOLLOWME tool and TEXTURE TWEAKER. Use Groups and Components to isolate geometry, know the difference between a group and a component and understand component inferencing behavior and how to edit a component. Create materials and use the materials browser and libraries. Understand how to apply SketchUp Styles. Use lighting, camera and style tools in Sketchup. Build an interior over 1 floor and apply materials in Sketchup. Export Visuals.
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Photoshop
Understanding of advanced commands in Adobe Photoshop for architectural design presentation boards. Efficient use of layers and groups to manage information on canvas. Introduction to image manipulation and rendering (computer generated or hand Drawn) images in Photoshop to achieve realistic representation of materials, people and lighting within the scheme. Competencies developed in creating patterns to achieve realistic scaled materials. Vanishing point skills used to ensure correct skew is achieved with materials or imagery integrated. Lighting competencies further developed to represent daylight and artificial lighting – colour opacity, gradient, fill, lens flare, gaussian blur and soft edge brush. Using levels to improved scanned images. Colour management – Paint Bucket, gradient, opacity, modes, adjustments and fill.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Tutorial |
Contact |
Sketching and rendering tutorial |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Lab |
Contact |
Sketchup and Photoshop |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Practice and application |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Total Hours |
7.00 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Tutorial |
Contact |
Sketching and rendering tutorial |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Lab |
Contact |
Sketchup and Photoshop |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Practice and application |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Total Hours |
7.00 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Alan Hughes. (2008), Interior Design Drawing, Crowood Press, [ISBN: 1847970168].
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Christina M. Scalise. (2014), Interior Design Illustrated: Marker and Watercolor Techniques, Bloomsbury Academic, [ISBN: 1609019172].
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Daniel Tal. (2013), Rendering In SketchUp, John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 047064219].
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Stephen Kliment. (1984), Architectural Sketching and Rendering: Techniques for Designers and Artists, Whitney Library of Design.
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Peter Bauer. (2012), Photoshop CS6 For Dummies, John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 1118240103].
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Other Resources |
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Website, Adobe. (2019), Get to know Photoshop, Adobe,
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Website, Google. (2019), Sketch-up Self-paced Tutorials, Google,
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