COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION II

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 108	A	2	2	2	0	3	6

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Assoc.Prof.Dr. Odeta Manahasa odurmishi@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	M.Sc. Anisa Cenaj acenaj@epoka.edu.al , Wednesday, 8:30-9:30
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	M.Sc. Joli Mitrojorgji jmitrojorgji@epoka.edu.al
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	Tuesday, 8:45-10:30, Friday, 12:45-14:30, Studio l
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	75%
Course Description:	Parallel perspective. Conic (central) perspective. Visual ray method. Perspective of horizontal and oblique lines by using the projection of plan and profile. One and two vanishing point perspectives. F 45 method.
Course Objectives:	Learning of the basics of axonometric and oblique projections. Introduction into the main principles of drawing the perspective, reflection and shadows. Drawing of the full set of architectural drawings, axonometric projection and perspective drawing of the small building.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Introduction to axonometric projection.
2	Learning principles of oblique projection.
3	Understanding one-point perspective.
4	Exploring two-point perspective and its use in representing objects from different angles.
5	Practicing reflection principles, including water and mirror reflections, and shadow rendering.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Axonometric projection (trimetric, dimetric, and isometric).
2	Oblique projection. (Cavalier, Cabinet, General Projection). Site sections
3	Perspective with one point.
4	Perspective with two points.
5	Perspective with grid.
6	Special issues in perspective.
7	Perspective practice
8	Midterm
9	Reflection in water.
10	Reflection in mirror.
11	Drawing of shadows.
12	Work on final project: building plan
13	Work on final project: axonometric drawing
14	Work on final project: perspective drawing

Prerequisite(s):	No
Textbook(s):	Fundamentals of graphics communications, Gary r.Bertoline, Eric n.Wiebe Architectural Graphics, Francis D.K. Ching, John Wiley & sons, Inc Architectural Drawing. A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods, Rendow Wee, John Wiley & sons, Inc Vizatimi arkitektonik 1,2
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:	No
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To learn the principles of perspective drawing
2	To be able to complete the set of architectural drawings of a small building
3	To learn the principles of axonometric and oblique projections drawing
4	To learn the specific techniques of drawing such as reflection and shadows

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively	2
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards	5
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process	5
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work	2
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design	5
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites	3
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team	1
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	30	1
Midterm Exam(s)	1	20
Project	1	25
Final Exam	1	25
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	2	32
Mid-terms	1	2	2
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	2	2
Other			0
Total Work Load:			100
Total Work Load/25(h):			4
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

To be concluded by the end of the course