COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: FREE HAND DRAWING

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 106	A	2	1	2	0	2	4

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Dr. Egin Zeka ezeka@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	M.Sc. Kreshnik Merxhani kmerxhani@epoka.edu.al , Tuesday 10:30 - 16:15
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:	to be decided
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:	N/A
Course Description:	The class of free hand drawing is introducing to the students various methods and techniques of free hand drawing in order for them to be familiar with architectural drawing as well as to learn the main principles of composition, proportions, materials and their characteristics like transparency, opacity and color, as well as learning about perspective with one vanish point or two. The course is organized with short lectures about the topics and exercises in class and outdoors. Drawing techniques include the pencil drawing, rapidograph and watercolor.
Course Objectives:	Freehand Drawing I is an introductory course presenting the fundamental principles of architectural drawing. The emphasis of the course is to examine the drawing process in efforts to become familiar with the methods of architectural representation. It is intended to expose the student to line quality, line control, form, shape, texture, proportion, shade, shadow, and architectural presentations. As with all drawing and design courses, a main focus will be to foster an appreciation of craftsmanship.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Free hand drawings create the condition for deeper understanding the architecture and the build environment

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to architectural drawings \ Architects and their drawings
2	Presentation Task 1 " Architects and their drawings"
3	Warm Up: Pencils and paper - materials, techniques and exercises. Ink, Markers/color pencils Watercolor; materials, techniques and exercises. Warm Up techniques and croquis drawing
4	Drawing - Nature morte 01 / Studio task . Pencil and Watercolor; materials, techniques and exercises.
5	Drawing - Nature morte 01 / Studio task . Pencil and Watercolor; materials, techniques and exercises.
6	Drawing - Nature morte 02 Seion 1 / Studio task . Ink, Markers/color pencils
7	Drawing - Nature morte 02 Seion 2 / Studio task . Ink, Markers/color pencils
8	Drawing - Nature morte 03 / Studio task . Ink, Markers/color pencils
9	Basis of One and two point perspective drawing - Campus exercise Interior and exterior Warm Up techniques and croquis drawing
10	Basis of One point perspective drawing - Campus exercise INTERIOR 01
11	One point perspective drawing - Campus exercise INTERIOR 01
12	Basis of two point perspective drawing - Campus exercise Exterior 01
13	Basis of two point perspective drawing - Campus exercise Exterior 01
14	Final project: One or two point architecture drawing in nature realized in 4 hours in pencil technique.

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook(s):	1. Design Drawing, Ching, John Wiley & Sons 2. Drawing: A Creative Process, Ching, Van Nostrand Reinhold 3. Pencil Sketching, Thomas Wang, Van Nostrand Reinhold 4. Architectural Graphics, Ching, 3rd Edition, Van Nostrand Reinhold
Additional Literature:	1. Drawing On the Right Side of the Brain, Betty Edwards, Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc. 2. Creation of Space: Fundamentals of Architecture, 2nd ed., by Jonathan Block Friedman 3. Architecture: Form, Space & Order, Ching, 2nd Edition, Wiley
Laboratory Work:	No
Computer Usage:	Microsoft Word
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	The student will learn how to sketch and draw a wide variety of subjects including geometric forms, furniture, still life setups, plants, and anatomical features, with special emphasis on three-dimensional form.
2	The student will learn how to correctly observe and convey the proper relative size, proportion, and details of the subject matter.
3	The student will acquire skill in the use of various rendering media such as pencils, colored pencils, crayons, chalk, ink, felt tips, etc. and various drawing papers, cardboards, etc.
4	The student will learn the various techniques of drawing and rendering by actual demonstrations and by displaying examples of acceptable styles.

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	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
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
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work
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
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites
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
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
Project	5	10
Case Study	1	10
Final Exam	1	30
Attendance		10
	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	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	3	42
Mid-terms	2	2	4
Assignments	2	2	4
Final examination	1	2	2
Other			0
Total Work Load:			100
Total Work Load/25(h):			4
ECTS Credit of the Course:			4

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

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