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DESST 1504 - Representation I

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: Semester 2
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
Semester 2 Mon 05/08/2024 Wed 14/08/2024 Fri 13/09/2024 Fri 25/10/2024


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
25281 TU01 50 46 22 Jul - 9 Sep Monday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio
14 Oct - 21 Oct Monday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22812 WR01 50 46 30 Sep - 30 Sep Monday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 539, Computer Suite
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
24266 LE01 50 46 22 Jul - 9 Sep Monday 1pm - 2pm Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
30 Sep - 21 Oct Monday 1pm - 2pm Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre