Epoka University

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:**	NA
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:	Wednesday, 9:40 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

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to Graphic Communication II - Overview
2	Axonometric projection (trimetric, dimetric, and isometric).
3	Oblique projection. (Cavalier, Cabinet, General Projection).
4	Topographic maps, Contour lines, Site sections and profiles
5	Perspective definition: Linear perspective, 3 types of perspective, 1 point perspective
6	Perspective with 2 points, Drawing circles in perspective
7	Perspective with grid, Division of objects in perspective
8	Drawing of shadows
9	Midterm exam
10	Reflection in water, Reflection in mirror
11	Final Project Delivery
12	Work on final project: axonometric drawing
13	Work on final project: perspective drawing
14	Work on final project: physical model

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 perspectives

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

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

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 completed by the end of the semester