COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: DIGITAL GRAPHICS I

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 211	A	3	1	2	0	2	3

Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	Through a combination of lecture, hands-on exercises, and drawing problems, this course introduces the student to Residential Architectural Drafting using AutoCAD.The Architectural Drafting AutoCAD topics covered in this Level I course include an introduction to AutoCAD features, starting and setting up drawings, point coordinate entry methods, creation of basic 2D drawing objects, layer management, linetypes and colors, selection sets, object snap modes, AutoSnap, polar tracking, object snap tracking, construction techniques, creating and managing text objects, editing geometry, display control, and drawing inquiry methods.Students will be introduced to the duties and responsibilities of the various trades and professions associated with residential building construction and development.
Course Objectives:	Students explore principles of 2-dimencional drawing and apply them in the creation of the presentation of the artistic project using appropriate modeling software. The course is based on the combination of 3 programs – drawing of the basic graphics in Adobe Illustrator, editing the photos in Adobe Photoshop and composition of the final poster in Adobe Indesign. Emphasize of the course is placed on the creation of accurate drawing with application of text and graphic effects.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Setting up. WEB resources for Adobe Illustrator. Introduction to the Adobe Illustrator interface. Working area. Selecting and aligning. Creating and editing shapes
2	Transforming objects. Pen and pencil tools. Color and painting
3	Working with type. Working with layers.
4	Working with perspective drawing.
5	Applying effects and graphic styles.
6	Mid-term. Presentation of project
7	Setting up. WEB resources for Adobe Photoshop. Introduction to the Adobe Photoshop interface. Basic photocorrections
8	Working with selections. Working with layers.
9	Masks and channels. Advanced photocorrection.
10	Typographic design
11	Advanced composition
12	Setting up. WEB resources for Adobe Indesign. Introduction to the Adobe Indesign interface. Setting up a document. Working with objects
13	Working with text. Working with typography
14	Working with color. Working with styles. Import of graphics

Prerequisite(s):	No
Textbook:
Other References:
Laboratory Work:	Yes
Computer Usage:	Yes
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To be familiar with the interface and the main features of the Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Indesign.
2	Demonstrate basic skills in manipulating 2d shapes.
3	Demonstrate basic skills in editing and modifying photographs.
4	Create the complete poster using background images, photographs and text.

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	3
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	3
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	5
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	2
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	2
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	3
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
Midterm Exam(s)	1	25
Project	1	25
Quiz	3	5
Final Exam	1	35
	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)	16	1	16
Mid-terms	1	2	2
Assignments	1	7	7
Final examination	1	2	2
Other			0
Total Work Load:			75
Total Work Load/25(h):			3
ECTS Credit of the Course:			3