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DESST 1504 - Representation I

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: Semester 1
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Restriction: Available to B.ArchDes & B.E(Arch) & B.E(Civil) & B. Creative Arts students only
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Quota: A quota will apply
Assessment: Quizzes, physical model making, digital models, hand drawing and digital drawing
Syllabus:

The course introduces the traditions and origins of representation in architecture and landscape architecture, including: architectural drafting conventions, fundamental drawing principles and graphic techniques. Several different methods of graphic communication and their relationship to the design process are explored, including freehand sketching and drawing plans, sections and elevations. Rendering, one and two-point perspective, axonometric drawing, composition and graphic layout skills will also be introduced. The course uses both a laboratory and studio format that aims to develop both hand drawing and computer aided graphics skills including Photoshop and InDesign.

Course Fees

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Student Status

Domestic
International

What type of place are you studying in

Commonwealth supported
Full fee paying

Study Level

Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
Non Award

Program of Study

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Units
 EFTSL
Amount
3
 0.125
          
  


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 1 Mon 17/03/2025 Thu 27/03/2025 Fri 09/05/2025 Fri 13/06/2025


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
15399 TU03 40 20 3 Mar - 7 Apr Monday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio
28 Apr - 12 May Monday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio
2 Jun - 2 Jun Monday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio
15400 TU02 40 20 3 Mar - 7 Apr Monday 12pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio
28 Apr - 12 May Monday 12pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio
2 Jun - 2 Jun Monday 12pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio
15401 TU01 40 2 3 Mar - 7 Apr Monday 10am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio
28 Apr - 12 May Monday 10am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio
2 Jun - 2 Jun Monday 10am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12977 WR03 55 24 19 May - 26 May Monday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 539, Computer Suite
12978 WR02 55 37 19 May - 26 May Monday 12pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 539, Computer Suite
12979 WR01 55 26 19 May - 26 May Monday 10am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 539, Computer Suite
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
14267 LE01 100 22 3 Mar - 7 Apr Monday 9am - 10am Engineering Sth, S112, Teaching Room
28 Apr - 9 Jun Monday 9am - 10am Engineering Sth, S112, Teaching Room