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Basics of Visual Spatial Modelling

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Arhi1033 [GARH1033] Basics of Visual Spatial Modelling

Course abstract

In the study course the basic principles of spatial modeling, drawing, composition, painting, and graphics are learned. An understanding of achieving the effect of spatiality in graphic representations, colors and shapes is formed. As part of the study course, interrelated practical works of various types are developed in accordance with theoretical knowledge.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge: knows composition, spatial modeling, and drawing, painting and graphic work methods, understands projection methods and knows how to construct geometric surfaces and their full surface layouts. Understands the importance of perspective and shadow construction in landscape architecture projects. Laboratory work 1-16.
Skills: able to apply composition, spatial modeling, drawing, painting and graphic work methods, able to choose the necessary methods for solving graphic tasks and perform graphic design of technical documentation, able to graphically represent simple and compound geometric bodies, able to achieve perspective effects in images. Can represent simple and compound bodies in axonometry, can construct perspective and shadows. Laboratory work 1-16.
Competence: able to combine various composition, spatial modeling, drawing, painting and graphic work methods for representing objects and presenting ideas. Laboratory work 1-16.
Assessment: Knowledge, skills and competences are assessed in overview of practically developed works and tests.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. General information about displaying objects. Techniques of representing geometric bodies. 1st drawing structure of the cube and sphere. Line types. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Digital drawing tools. Design of drawings. Technical writing. Laboratory work 2h
2. Structure of simple bodies. Designing of presentation materials. 1st drawing cube and sphere shading. Freehand drawing and drawing with technical tools. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Point projections. Different positions of the point in space. Laboratory work 2h
3. Spatial representation of simple bodies. Freehand sketches. Drawing cylindrical bodies. Cylinder and cone structure of the 2nd drawing. Representation of the texture of natural elements in graphic materials. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Straight line projections. Different positions of lines in space. Laboratory work 2h
4. General information about the use of colors in the spatial representation of the landscape. painting with markers. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Plane. A point and a straight line in a plane, their special positions. Laboratory work 2h
5. Application of colors in landscape architecture. Basic colors. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Cylinder projections, axonometry, layout. Laboratory work 2h
6. Spatial representation of cylindrical bodies. Drawing a composite object, varying with viewpoints, horizon height and lighting intensity. 2nd drawing Cylinder and cone shading. Graphic representation of trees as a set of simple elements. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Pyramid projections, axonometry, layout. Laboratory work 2h
7. Perspective effect in landscape drawings, types of perspectives. Drawing prism. 3rd drawing structure of the prism and cylinder. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Prism projections, axonometry, layout. Laboratory work 2h
8. Reduction of landscape elements drawing to a simple set of bodies drawing. 3rd drawing shading of the prism and cylinder. Graphic representation of tree elements. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Cone projections, axonometry, layout. Laboratory work 2h.
9. Basics of learning colors. White, black, shades of gray. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Test on point, plane projections, projections of simple bodies, axonometry, layouts. Laboratory work 2h
10. Application of warm and cool tones in painting and landscape architecture to achieve perspective effect. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Point and line shadows in complex drawing and axonometry. Laboratory work 2h.
11. Complex elements as a composition of simple bodies. 4rd drawing structure of complex composite bodies. Compositional techniques in the formation of plant groups. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Plane shadows in complex drawing and axonometry. Laboratory work 2h.
12. Structure of complex bodies and reduction of structure to simple bodies. 4rd drawing shading of complex composite bodies. Compositional techniques in the formation of plant groups. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Object shadows in complex drawing and axonometry. Laboratory work 2h.
13. Representation of spatial nuances of complex bodies. 4rd drawing detalization of complex composite bodies. Application of models in the development of landscape projects. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Point and line perspective. Laboratory work 2h.
14. Creating a color composition in a vertical and horizontal area. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Plane perspective. Laboratory work 2h.
15. Complex color representation. Presentation of visual samples. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Object shadows in complex drawing and axonometry. Laboratory work 2h.
16. People as a landscape scale. Sketches of people. Graphic techniques for enhancing visual perception. Fonts. Lecture 1h, Laboratory work 3h. Test on the construction of perspective and shadows. Laboratory work 2h.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Attendance at classes is not less than 75%. Developed practical works are submitted in the specified time. For works submitted after the specified time (if there is no valid reason), the grade is reduced by 1 point.
Passed two tests on the topics of geometric drawing and developed all practical works
5 drawings of simple and assembled bodies are drawn. All intended sketches are drawn.
Prepared album with painting exercises.
At the end of the study course, the accumulative assessment consists of drawing and graphics intermediates, the results of the geometric drawing tests and the assessment of painting exercises.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Students completes tasks during laboratory work and at home. Each student must develop the following works individually:
1. Freehand sketch - landscape architecture idea. 6 different types of lines graphically executed in freehand. Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week.
2. Freehand 5 sketches - simple outdoor elements (benches). Graphically, 6 different types of lines are executed by technical tools. Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week.
3. Freehand 5 sketches - simple household items. Graphically with technical tools 6 and freehand 6 textures of different elements of the landscape, representing them in divided planes. Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week
4. 4 exercises for painting with markers. Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week
5. 4 basic color exercises for painting. Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week
6. Freehand sketches of 5 different trees. Photos of trees. Graphic design of natural shape of trees. Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week
7. Freehand sketches of 5 tree plans, 2 tree alley sketches, emphasizing foreground trees and outdoor elements. Graphic representation of different degrees of stylization of trees. Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week
8. Freehand sketches of tree branches and leaves. Graphic representation of a tree leaf. Tree color range. Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week,
9. 4 painting exercises using white and black
10. 4 painting exercises using using warm and cold tones. Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week
11. Freehand folded paper sketches. 3 sketches of a group of plants (symmetrical, rhythmic, dynamic). Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week
12. Group of trees and bushes in graphic and color design. Freehand 5 sketches -pergolas. Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week.
13. Model of plant group in 2 ways - with natural materials and stylized. Freehand 5 sketches - room decors. Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week.
14. 4 painting exercises painting exercises in horizontal and vertical areas. Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week.
15. 4 complex color painting exercises. Exercises collected in an album. Geometry drawing exercise on the topic discussed in the week.
16. Graphically designed initials (3 different fonts). Model of room décor

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The works developed in the study subject must correspond to the specified number and the specified topic, and must reflect the student's acquired skills and knowledge on the specified topic. Graphic works must be executed accurately, the design must be creative.
Two tests must be successfully completed in geometric drawing

Compulsory reading

1. Barrington Barber, The Complete Book of Drawing, Arcturus Publishing Limited, 2005
2. Nice C. Drawing & Painting Trees in the Landscape. North Light Books, 2011. 160 p.

Further reading

1. Reid, Grant W. Landscape graphics: plan, section, and perspective drawing of landscape spaces / Grant W. Reid. Revised edition. New York:Watson-Guptill Publications, 2002. 208 lpp.: ilustrācijas; 22 x 28 cm ISBN 9780823073337.
2. Ernest R.Norling, Perspective Made Easy, 1999 Joseph D'Amelio, Perspective Drawing Handbook, 2004

Periodicals and other sources

1. Latvijas Architektūra. Rīga: Lilita. ISSN 1407-4923 2. Deko. Rīga: Santa, ISSN 1407-7027
2. Studija. ISSN 1407-3404

Notes

Compulsory course in full-time studies of VBF study
Program “Landscape Architecture and Planning”
(Bachelor).