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Architecture

Sketch of Your Dream House

1/29/2015

 
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Objective:
Create a orthographic drawing of the exterior of your dream house demonstrating the style and inspiration images that you previously collected.

Process:
  • Use your inspiration images from the previous assignment
  • Use your sketchbook to sketch the front door of the home and the style of the door, windows and details of the house
  • List all of the materials for the exterior of your building
  • Create 3-5 sketches in your sketchbook of possible views of the exterior of your building

Creation:
Using a full page in your sketchbook use pencil, rulers and templates to sketch the exterior of your building
Check the point of view, scale, and proportions of the drawing
Make any changes necessary
Use black pen, markers or colored pencils to create a complete drawing of the exterior

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Due Date: Friday, February 6

Magic Plan ipad App

1/26/2015

 
Objective:
Use the free app Magic Plan to create measurements, floor plans of your bedroom.

Steps: 
Download the app
Practice using the app
Create a floor plan and model of your bedroom using accurate measurements

Due Date: Friday, January 30

14 FAMOUS FIGURES EVERY ARCHITECTURE STUDENT SHOULD STUDY

1/26/2015

 
Read the following article:
http://www.careeroverview.com/blog/2010/14-famous-figures-every-architecture-student-should-study/

How many of the architects did you already know?

Familiarize yourself with the architects and their work

Assignment:
  • Select one architect 
  • Gather information and examples of this architects work
  • Create a blog post describing the architect, their life, education and their creations
  • Include at least 5 images of their work and a picture/ portrait of the architect
  • Give your opinion of the architects work
  • Edit your blog post prior to posting

Due Monday, February 2

Mid-Year Exam

1/13/2015

 
Design Challenge: Create a locker for school
For this mid-year exam you will complete the design challenge of creating a new locker for school. 
You will need to follow the instructions and design steps here:
http://www.discoverdesign.org/design/instructions/locker
You need to read all of the steps listed and complete some of the exercises.

Here are the steps outlining the process that you must follow:
Collect Information
Brainstorm Ideas
Develop Solutions
Final Design ( Sketches and Prototype)

On the day of the exam you will present your design process in a visual presentation and a 
3-d prototype of the locker to the entire class. The type of visual presentation you create is up to you (example: presentation board, powerpoint, voice thread, showme, etc.). The goal is to show all of the steps and process for your design. You will need to work at home and in class.

Grading Criteria:
Visual Presentation that Illustrates Design Process 40%
Final Design 60%
    Introduction to Architecture
    This full year course for grades 10-12 is an overview of architecture.

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