This course is taught at ITT-Technical Institute.
Credits: 4.5
Hours: 56 (34 Theory Hours, 22 Lab Hours)
Prerequisites: None
Description
This course introduces the concepts of rapid communication of design topics utilizing
techniques of freehand drawing and their application to technical sketching and design
visualization. Hands-on projects include drawing of two- and three-dimensional shapes
and objects, spatial thinking and eye-hand coordination in relation to the practice of
drafting and design.
Objectives
- Describe the relevance of sketching to the design professions.
- Demonstrate the ability to use tools and materials to create freehand sketches.
- Apply freehand skills to translate thoughts and concepts into graphical representations.
- Apply visualization to real-life situations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of structure of objects and spaces.
- Demonstrate an understanding of two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects and their twodimensional representations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of three-dimensional spaces and their two-dimensional representations.
- Apply three-dimensional principles in the graphical representations of objects and spaces.
- Apply figure-drawing techniques within the context of drafting and design work settings.
Course Outcomes
None
Resources
Kirkpatrick, J. M., & Koenig, P. A. (2011). Rapid
Visualization and Drawing Techniques (Custom 1st
ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Custom
Outline
- Unit 1 - Tools of the trade
- Unit 2 - Design Principles
- Unit 3 - Orthographic Views
- Unit 4 - Section Views
- Unit 5 - 1,2 & 3 point perspectives
- Unit 6 - People and Characters
- Unit 7 - Pictorial Views
- Unit 8 - Floor plans and level design
- Unit 9 - Elevations and Dimensions
- Unit 10 - Putting it all together
- Unit 11 - Portfolio
Grading
- Category Weight
- Assignments 20%
- Problem Sets 10%
- Labs (DDT or GCD) 25%
- Project (DDT or GCD) 35%
- Practicum (Portfolio) 10% TOTAL 100%
Student outcomes
