Free-Hand Drawing for Architects Portfolio

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Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus

Week 1

- Introduction -

Choose three sketches that you aspire to be and deem as a goal for this course

Week 1 Assignment

Why this sketch?

In this sketch, I like how the lines are defined and have a definite shapes, but at the same time, the artist used a great amount of detail to make it seem more lively. The texture is portrayed through the use of shadowing and shading to make it look more realistic which is what I enjoy about it. As well, it looks like I’m looking at a real picture, not a drawing and that is another reason why I like it.

Week 1 Assignment

In this sketch, I like the way the drawing was placed in which there is a foreground, a middle ground, and a background which helps whoever is looking at it have a better idea of the proportions the author is drawing. As well, I like when nature is drawn next to buildings or things with structure because it makes it look more pleasing to the eye and more realistic in my opinion.

Reflection

In this assignment I researched different kind of sketches that I aspire to achieve in my drawings, and it was very educational to see different kinds of styles that

I could (attempt) to achieve while working on my assignments.

Week 2

2D Composition Practice

Rubric:

Neatness

-The sketch must be organized and neat, in terms of the paper format or size, as well as writing of student name and ID.

- Neat outlines, where the rendering of the different surfaces represent the form rather than the outlines. No rulers are allowed in the course.

Perspective: Perspective drawings are accepted to a minimum standard, where the rules of perspective discussed in class are implied.

Classwork

In this assignment, we found three spots on campus that we liked, and traced them using transparency paper. While tracing, I found myself having a hard time trying to adapt to the 3D structure, as well as putting the perspective of the location in mind.

Classwork

As well, we drew objects on a table from our perspective point and I think this activity helped improve what I struggled with in the first activity. I also had a hard time in drawing straight lines as shown on the far right and the two objects overlapping.

Choose 3 photos

2D Shot

This assignment was three object from different perspective points on a flat surface. I had a hard time doing this assignment because I wasn’t used to drawing perspective. The assignment wasn’t graded, but I got a 6/10 because of incorrect outlines, neatness, misuse of line techniques, and the line composition.

Line Drawing

This assignment was a line practicing exercise where we drews a cityline from a photo. However, it’s evident that the lines from the reflection isn’t aligned as well as the details don’t look very neat.

Week 3: Perspective Drawing

Classwork: Perspective and Hatching Practice

Homework: 3-01 (Object in Different Angles)

Ex. 3-02 (sketch using (ink or pencil) a composition of 3 cubes from 2 different view take a photo for each) (paper size A3)

Ex. 3-03 (sketch the perspective building in printed hand out using using (ink or pencil) (paper size A4)

Rubric:

Neatness:

-The sketch must be organized and neat, in terms of the paper format or size, as well as writing of student name and ID.

-Neat outlines, where the rendering of the different surfaces represent the form rather than the outlines.

No rulers are allowed in the course.

proportion of objects: observed objects must be sketched in right proportions and scale.

Perspective: Perspective drawings are accepted to a minimum standard, where the rules of perspective discussed in class are implied.

Classwork

The classwork was to practice drawing cubic structure using one and two perspective points. I learned a lot with this exercise and it was the first time it was introduced.

Classwork

With this classwork I practiced different line techniques like a brick structure and several forms of hatching. I lines aren’t completely aligned and the spacing between each square isn’t perfectly aligned.

Homework

Grade: 7.5

Reflection: This assignment was to practice reflection points, and I think I start to improve here. Feedback: I still have difficulty using straight lines in my composition. As well, it isn’t very neat

Homework

Grade: 8.5/10

Feedback: Positioning of the perspective point isn’t accurate

Week 4: Rendering Drawings

4-01 Please watch the following tutorials and follow the steps ( Paper Size A3)

4-02 Print the attached sheet to solve the exercises( paper size A3 )

1. Page 1 Fill the Boxes (water color)

2. Page 2 Choose a color and make its gradient (water color)

3. Page 3 fill the 12 boxes with a different types of hatching and try to hatch the following shapes ( By Pencil shade and shadow )

4. Page 4 fill the shapes by choosing a 3 different techniques of shading

3- Ex. 4-03 Freehand perspective choose 1 or 2 views from the selected spot (paper size A3)

1. Draw it with a pencil .

2. Rendering by water color .

Rubric

Neatness -The sketch must be organized and neat, in terms of the paper format or size, as well as writing of student name and ID. -Neat outlines, where the rendering of the different surfaces represent the form rather than the outlines. No rulers are allowed in the course. proportion of objects: observed objects must be sketched in right proportions and scale.

Perspective: Perspective drawings are accepted to a minimum standard, where the rules of perspective discussed in class are implied.

Rendering:Sketches must be rendered in the assigned media. Submitting just the outline of an object is insufficient.

Classwork: Watercolor

During class, we practiced basic watercolor techniques we can utilize when rendering our buildings.

Homework

Grade: 5.5

Feedback: The paper was the wrong sizing and not the right material. As well, watercolor wasn’t neat

Reflection: I had a hard time controlling the watercolor so it didn’t turn out neat.

Homework

I practiced shading techniques here, however points were deducted because of the wrong format. As well, lines weren’t straight in shade reflection. Feedback: The hatching techniques were correct with straight lines. It was important that I follow the light source which I didn’t Grade: 7.5

Homework

Grade: 6.5

Feedback: In the assignment I was told that the watercolor wasn’t very neat, and the perspective points weren’t accurate. As well, the picture should have been extended throughout the paper. Reflection: While drawing this, I realized that my watercolor technique may be a bit rushed, as well I needed to practice my perspective a lot more.

Week 5: Watercolor Practice

5-01: Finish the C.W Freehand perspective sketch then scan it ( Paper size

A3 ) - Draw it with a pencil . - Don’t Render the sketch by watercolor or Any other needs.. keep it with pencil.

5-02: Please watch all the following tutorials and choose one video to follow it (step by step till you finish the sketch ( Paper Size A3)

- Draw it with a pencil . - Render the sketch by watercolor like the video.

https://youtu.be/wbDawbOO8XY 3-

5-03: Freehand perspective for this spot (paper size A3)

1. Draw it with a pencil . 2. Render it using watercolor

Rubric

Evaluation criteria

Neatness -The sketch must be organized and neat, in terms of the paper format or size, as well as writing of student Name and ID.

- Neat outlines, where the rendering of the different surfaces represent the form rather than the outlines. No rulers are allowed in the course ( or any geometric tools).

FREE HAND ONLY…

Perspective:.

- Perspective drawings are accepted to a minimum standard, where the rules of perspective discussed in class are implied.

Rendering: Sketches must be rendered in the assigned media ( If mentioned).

Classwork: On-Scene drawing

In class, we went to a location in university and drew the scene by hand using perspective. This allowed me to improve working on my perspective drawing.

Homework

Grade: 6.5

Feedback: The perspective points weren’t very correct, as well the rendering didn’t portray what kind of material the building was.

Reflection: While drawing this, I realized that my watercolor technique may be a bit rushed, as well I needed to practice my perspective a lot more.

Homework

Grade: 8.0

Feedback: I wasn’t given much feedback on this drawing, however I think my watercolor technique started to improve a lot here. Reflection: The only flaw was that the colors weren’t very blended and the perspective lines weren’t very straight.

Week 6: Light-View Rendering

6-01: Finish the C.W Freehand perspective sketch by water color then scan it ( Paper size A3 )

6-02: Please watch the following Four tutorials and follow the steps to finish the sketch ( Paper Size A3)

6-03: Please watch the following tutorials and choose Two videos to follow the steps to finish the sketch (Paper Size A3)

6-04: solve the following sheets in three ways( pencil, ink and watercolor {Grey color})

Rubric

Evaluation criteria Neatness

-The sketch must be organized and neat, in terms of the paper format or size, as well as writing of student name and ID.

- Neat outlines, where the rendering of the different surfaces represent the form rather than the outlines.

No rulers are allowed in the course.

Perspective:

Perspective drawings are accepted to a minimum standard, where the rules of perspective discussed in class are implied.

Homework

Grade: 5.5

Feedback: I wasn’t given much feedback on this drawing, however, I think the perspective points weren’t very accurate as well as the watercoloring technique

Reflection: The ground wasn’t drawn/ evident in the rendering

Homework

Grade: 6.5 Feedback: The tutorial was followed however watercolor techniques are not neat and messy Reflection: The clouds assignment is followed but looks messy and the house is a bit rushed

Homework

Grade: 6.5

Feedback: The tutorial was followed however watercolor techniques are not neat and messy

Reflection: I think the season of the leaves is obvious with the colors, but the texture isn’t very obvious

Homework

Grade: 6.5

Feedback: The tutorial was followed however watercolor techniques are not neat and messy

Reflection:I don’t think that the water reflection isn’t very obvious here so it isn’t very clear what the scene is

Rubric

- Neatness

- The sketch must be organized and neat, in terms of the paper format or size, as well as writing of student name and ID.

- - Neat outlines, where the rendering of the different surfaces represent the form rather than the outlines.

- No rulers are allowed in the course.

Perspective:

- Perspective drawings are accepted to a minimum standard, where the rules of perspective discussed in class are implied.

Classwork: Sketch

Grade: B

Feedback: At first, I was asked to start with a vague sketch, then render it later

Reflection: I struggles with sketching the perspective before rendering but I think I did a generally good job while rendering it.

Assignment: Sketch

Grade: 6.5

Feedback: While I got a B in class, for the assignment I was given less because I rendered the scene incorrectly which makes it hard to tell the material

Reflection: I tried my best and took a long time rendering the scene after sketching. I honestly felt like I was improving here in comparison to my work prior

Week 8: Marker Rendering

7-01 Please watch the following tutorials and follow the steps to finish the sketch ( Paper Size A3)

- Render the sketch by Marker pens like the video.

7-02 Please watch the following tutorials and follow the steps to finish the sketch ( Paper Size A3)

- Render the sketch by Marker pens like the video.

7-03- Print the following sheet and render it with Marker pens (Paper Size A3)

Rubric

Refer to the palette you have to use ( fig num 1)

-Neatness

-The sketch must be organized and neat, in terms of the paper format or size, as well as writing of student name and ID.

- Neat outlines, where the rendering of the different surfaces represent the form rather than the outlines.

- Markers line should be medium transparency

- Marker inks should dye-based, bright and vivid in colour

- Marker renderings should be sharp and crisp.

No rulers are allowed in the course.

Perspective:

Perspective drawings are accepted to a minimum standard, where the rules of perspective discussed in class are implied.

Classwork

Grade: 7

Feedback:

Ex.1: while practicing marker techniques, I needed to visibly show light to dark shading

Ex.2: Rendering the building was patchy, and I didn’t render the door correctly. As well, I has to render the sky.

Reflection: I struggled with rendering using this material because I wasn’t good at controlling it.

Homework

While rendering the trees, I struggled with showing the branches but using both pens and markers gave the trees a nice look

Homework

The floor of the house is not neat and not very clear that it’s wood. As well the windows isn’t clearly class. The shading however there with light to dark markers.

Week 9: Project Draft

Rubric: - Neatness

- The sketch must be organized and neat, in terms of the paper format or size, as well as writing of student name and ID.

- - Neat outlines, where the rendering of the different surfaces represent the form rather than the outlines.

- No rulers are allowed in the course.

Perspective:

- Perspective drawings are accepted to a minimum standard, where the rules of perspective discussed in class are implied.

Classwork: Shading and Plan Elevation

During class we had a exercise regarding the light-view from a 45 degree angle with various objects. As well, we practiced pen techniques.

Classwork: Shading and Plan Elevation

During class we had a exercise regarding the light-view from a 45 degree angle with various objects. As well, we practiced pen techniques which helped me improve my shading with light perspective.

Assignment

I finished sketching and rendering the buildings, and during this assignment I started assembling the final draft.

Week 10: Project Final

Rubric: - Neatness

- The sketch must be organized and neat, in terms of the paper format or size, as well as writing of student name and ID.

- - Neat outlines, where the rendering of the different surfaces represent the form rather than the outlines.

- No rulers are allowed in the course.

Perspective:

- Perspective drawings are accepted to a minimum standard, where the rules of perspective discussed in class are implied.

Week 10: Project Final

Grade: 61

This project was very educational for me where I experimented with different ways to express myself. I do think that I could’ve done a lot better with the work that I had done when assembling it.

Week 11: Famous Architect

Story of a building design

Choose one famous Architect, then choose one of his/her remarkable work (project), Present the story of this building from initial concept sketch, to final result.

On multiple A5 papers ( 6- 8), using your own Sketching & manual rendering; You have to show the project brief, concept sketch, building schematic drawings (plan/s , section/s), building picture, your opinion and reflections

Rubric

-Neatness

-The sketch must be organized and neat, in terms of the paper format or size, as well as writing of student name and ID.

- Neat outlines, where the rendering of the different surfaces represent the form rather than the outlines. No rulers are allowed in the course.

Perspective:

Perspective drawings are accepted to a minimum standard, where the rules of perspective discussed in class are implied.

Grade: 7.5

Feedback: I understood the assignment incorrectly and rather showed the process of the Louvre rather than a concept sketch of the building

Reflection: I focused more on the historical aspect of the building rather than the sketch

Week 12: Final Project Idea

Rubric -Neatness

-The sketch must be organized and neat, in terms of the paper format or size, as well as writing of student name and ID.

- Neat outlines, where the rendering of the different surfaces represent the form rather than the outlines.

No rulers are allowed in the course.

Perspective:

Perspective drawings are accepted to a minimum standard, where the rules of perspective discussed in class are implied.

Assignment

My initial idea was to draw ‘healthy cities’ but I was advised through consultation with the professor that the idea was too general so the idea is the timeline of Al Buraq Wall in Palestine

I was also given feedback on my portfolio.

Week 13: Final Project Draft

Rubric -Neatness

-The sketch must be organized and neat, in terms of the paper format or size, as well as writing of student name and ID.

- Neat outlines, where the rendering of the different surfaces represent the form rather than the outlines. No rulers are allowed in the course.

Perspective:

Perspective drawings are accepted to a minimum standard, where the rules of perspective discussed in class are implied.

Assignment

Grade: 2.5/5

Reflection: I didn’t want to start the project on an A1 paper, but I did want to start the rendering process so I started practicing with different materials with this sketch

Week 14: Final Project Submission

Rubric -Neatness

-The sketch must be organized and neat, in terms of the paper format or size, as well as writing of student name and ID.

- Neat outlines, where the rendering of the different surfaces represent the form rather than the outlines. No rulers are allowed in the course.

Perspective:

Perspective drawings are accepted to a minimum standard, where the rules of perspective discussed in class are implied.

Week 14: Final Project Submission

Grade: 74

Reflection: I used different fabrics for my project to portray different aspects of the timeline in Palestine and I learned a lot from practicing with these materials