The course aims to introduce students to the scientific foundations of representation, ie the study of the theory and applications of Descriptive Geometry, with particular reference to its four traditional methods - orthogonal projections, axonometric projection, perspective, quoted projections - and digital design, considered in the context of the history of architectural representation and in function of the subsequent teachings related to architectural surveying and project design, experimenting with forms of graphic communication through analogical and digital techniques.
At the end of the course students will be able:
(KNOWLEDGE)
- to know the specific terminology of the descriptive geometry;
- to know the peculiarities of the different methods of analogical and digital representation;
- to know basic symbols and norms of architectural design;
(SKILLS)
- to realize representations of geometric elements and simple real and imagined architecture through the different methods of representation and digital design;
- to know how to draw shadows in analogue and digital design;
(COMPETENCE)
- to recognize the different graphic representations as belonging to specific historical traditions and to particular technological and design processes;
- to critically interpret drawings and independently choose the most appropriate graphic-communication methods for different purposes and contexts.