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DESST 1504 - Representation I

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4220
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

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Commonwealth supported
Full fee paying

Study Level

Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
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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
4220 Mon 08/08/2022 Wed 17/08/2022 Fri 16/09/2022 Fri 28/10/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
25533 TU01 50 17 25 Jul - 12 Sep Monday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio
17 Oct - 24 Oct Monday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
29224 TU02 50 48 25 Jul - 12 Sep Monday 4pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
17 Oct - 24 Oct Monday 4pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for offshore / interstate students only. Where this requirement is not met, students risk being removed from this class. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Computer Exercise
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
25532 CO01 50 17 10 Oct - 10 Oct Monday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 539, Computer Suite
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
29223 CO02 50 48 10 Oct - 10 Oct Monday 4pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for offshore / interstate students only. Where this requirement is not met, students risk being removed from this class. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
28916 LEC0 55 20 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.