Identifying Data 2019/20
Subject (*) Analysis of Architectural Forms Code 630G02007
Study programme
Grao en Estudos de Arquitectura
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 2nd four-month period
First Basic training 6
Language
Spanish
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Expresión Gráfica Arquitectónica
Coordinador
Fraga Lopez, Fernando
E-mail
fernando.fraga@udc.es
Lecturers
Amado Lorenzo, Antonio Gonzalo
Fernandez-Gago Longueira, Paula
Fraga Lopez, Fernando
Fraga Lopez, Francisco Javier
Mantiñan Campos, Carlos
E-mail
antonio.amado@udc.es
paula.fernandez-gago@udc.es
fernando.fraga@udc.es
javier.fraga@udc.es
carlos.mantinan@udc.es
Web http://www.ryta-udc.es/
General description Esta asignatura tiene como objetivo que el alumno sedimente su dominio de la representación gráfica arquitectónica a través de la práctica del Dibujo a Mano Alzada.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A1 "Ability to apply graphical procedures to the representation of spaces and objects (T) "
A2 Ability to conceive and represent the visual attributes of objects and master proportion and drawing techniques, including digital ones (T)
A3 Knowledge of spatial representation systems and projections adapted and applied to architecture
A4 Knowledge of the analysis and the theory of form and the laws of visual perception adapted and applied to architecture and urbanism
A6 "Knowledge of graphic surveying techniques at all stages, from the drawing sketches to scientific restitution, adapted and applied to architecture and urbanism "
A63 Development, presentation and public review before a university jury of an original academic work individually elaborated and linked to any of the subjects previously studied
B2 Students can apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and have competences that can be displayed by means of elaborating and sustaining arguments and solving problems in their field of study
B3 Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues
B4 Students can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist public
B5 Students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high level of autonomy
B6 Knowing the history and theories of architecture and the arts, technologies and human sciences related to architecture
B7 Knowing the role of the fine arts as a factor that influences the quality of architectural design
B12 Understanding the relationship between people and buildings and between these and their environment, and the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them according to the needs and human scale
C1 Adequate oral and written expression in the official languages.
C2 Mastering oral and written expression in a foreign language.
C3 Using ICT in working contexts and lifelong learning.
C4 Exercising an open, educated, critical, committed, democratic and caring citizenship, being able to analyse facts, diagnose problems, formulate and implement solutions based on knowledge and solutions for the common good
C5 Understanding the importance of entrepreneurial culture and the useful means for enterprising people.
C6 Critically evaluate the knowledge, technology and information available to solve the problems they must face
C7 Assuming as professionals and citizens the importance of learning throughout life
C8 Valuing the importance of research, innovation and technological development for the socioeconomic and cultural progress of society.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Ability to apply graphic representation systems. Ability to handle projection and section systems. Ability to handle the quantitative and selective aspects of the scale. Ability to establish the relationship between the plane and depth. A1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B12
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
Ability to conceive and represent the figure, color, texture and brightness and also dominate the objects proportion. Knowlege of the drawing techniques -including the computer ones-, all of them fundamental to the correct approach to the projectual skill, a prelude to the project representation. Detailed study of the stages of graphic learning, from the initial preceptual stage tthe final creative representation. A2
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B12
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
Knowledge and understanding of systems of spatial representation and their relation to the processes of graphical conceptualisation and visualisation of the different stages of architectural and urban design. A3
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B12
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
Knowledge and understanding of the laws of proportion and visual perception, theories of form and image, aesthetic theories of colour, and phenomenological analysis of architectural and urban form. A4
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B12
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
Knowledge, understanding and use of graphic surveying and measurement techniques in relation to all stages of the design process for buildings and natural and urban environments, from sketchpad to scientific restoration. A6
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B12
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
Ability to apply knowledge and skills in relation to Systems of Representation, Spatial Representation, Graphical Conceptualisation, Analysis of Forms and Graphical Restoration, for the production, presentation and defence before a University Board of Examiners of an original piece of academic work based on the student’s own research in relation to any of the areas covered by the course. A63
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B12
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
ANALYSING ARCHITECTURAL FORM THROUGH FREEHAND DRAWING Laws of proportion and visual perception.
Theories of form and image, and aesthetic theories of colour.
Analysis and description of architectural forms and spaces, with examples from contemporary and historical architecture.
The human figure in architectural representation.
Graphical research, analysis and representation of architectural and urban forms.
Freehand drawing and sketching techniques
Sketching and drawing on location from direct observation
Drawing formats
SKETCHING AND GRAPHIC SURVEY Sketching and freehand drawing techniques
Graphic survey and measurement techniques: from sketchpad to scientific restoration
CREATIVE REPRESENTATION AND GRAPHICAL CONCEPTUALISATION Graphical learning and creative representation
Architectural design presentations
Laying out drawings

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Supervised projects A1 A2 A3 A4 A6 A63 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B12 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 14 45 59
Workshop A1 A2 A3 A4 A6 A63 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B12 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 30 45 75
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A2 A3 A4 A6 A63 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B12 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 15 0 15
 
Personalized attention 1 0 1
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Supervised projects Students will be required to complete one or more assignments during the non-class hours (45) allocated for these activities.

This section of the course focuses on learning ‘how things are done’ and the promotion of supervised independent learning.

Class contact hours (14) will be used for the proposal and discussion of project topics and related theoretical considerations. Class time will also include a series of group and/or individual project monitoring sessions.
Workshop The workshop section of the module includes both class time practice sessions (30 hours) and non-class time (54 hours) spent on workshop tasks assigned by the lecturer.

As in the case of supervised project work, workshop tasks are focused on learning ‘how things are done’ and encouraging supervised independent learning.

Students will be required to produce a set amount of graphical work (defined in advance by the lecturer) during the hours allocated for workshop activities.

Workshop activities will be based on the following categories and assessed individually, with each task accounting for a specific portion of the overall mark:

1) Presential class work (ordinary class hours)
2) Weekly practical tasks (student´s personal work hours)
3) Final assessment control drawings (final exam)
Guest lecture / keynote speech Oral presentation, using audiovisual aids and other resources, intended to convey knowledge and encourage learning.

Theoretical content will be divided according to the module’s two main subject areas and taught using a non-linear approach, based on the make-up of the group and the learning objectives proposed by the lecturer.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Guest lecture / keynote speech
Supervised projects
Workshop
Description
Individualised attention refers to one-to-one meetings between lecturers and students, or small group tutoring sessions, designed to offer guidance, support and motivation to students throughout the learning process, and an opportunity to discuss any questions or difficulties they may have in relation to specific module tasks and activities.

For this section of the module, as in the other sections, students will be required to keep the lecturer informed as to the progress of their assignments, to ensure projects meet the necessary standards in each case.

Given the emphasis on personalised teaching and learning in this module, students will be strictly required to avail of all opportunities for engagement offered by the syllabus. Students who fail to attend the weekly tutorial meetings (at least 1 hour/four-month period) defined in the timetable will be recorded as ‘no-shows’ and have their assessment deferred to a subsequent examination period.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A2 A3 A4 A6 A63 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B12 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 Class attendance is compulsory for this section of the subject.
Students will be required to attend a minimum 80% of all classes; absences due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances should not exceed the remaining 20%. Students who fail to attend this 80% to all classes will be recorded as “Absent (NP)”.
0
Supervised projects A1 A2 A3 A4 A6 A63 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B12 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 Class attendance is compulsory for this section of the subject.
Students will be required to attend a minimum 80% of all classes; absences due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances should not exceed the remaining 20%. However 100% of all assigned work in this methodology should be done.

Aggregated marks for all supervised projects will be weighted to give the student’s overall mark for this section of the module.

Supervised projects will account for 15% of the total final mark for the module.
15
Workshop A1 A2 A3 A4 A6 A63 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B12 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 Class attendance is compulsory for this section of the subject.
Students will be required to attend a minimum 80% of all classes; absences due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances should not exceed the remaining 20%. However 100% of all assigned work in this methodology should be done.

Total aggregated marks for workshop tasks in each category will account for the following percentages of the total final mark for the module:
1) Class work (ordinary class hours) and weekly practical tasks (student´s personal work hours): 35%
2) Final assessment control drawings (final exam): 50%.

The content of the final exam will be agreed jointly between all teachers on the interactive portion of the module. All practical work (tests) will be evaluated by the whole staff of lecturers of the subject to guarantee the homogeneity of the level in all the subgroups. Students should get more than 5 in the exam to pass the subject.

Workshop activities will account for 85% of the total final mark for the module.
85
 
Assessment comments

Delivery
requirements that shall be met:

-
Workshop: Class work assignments will be handed in weekly at the end of the
class session; non-class assignments will be handed the week following the
proposal. Deliveries cannot be postponed. Late delivery is not allowed.

-
Supervised Projects: Assignments will be collected on the day set. Deliveries
cannot be postponed. Late delivery is not allowed. Students who fail to meet
this requirement will be recorded as “Absent”.

In
order to pass the module, either during the first-opportunity term exams in
June, or during the second-opportunity examination period in July, students
will be required to have done 100% of all assigned work in each methodology,
and achieve the minimum specified mark for each of the compulsory assignments,
under the appropriate direction and supervision of the lecturer. Students who
fail to meet this requirement will be recorded as ‘Absent (NP)’ and have their
assessment deferred to a subsequent examination period.

Project
supervision will only be deemed to have taken place where the supervising
lecturer can confirm that student work on projects during class time is
consistent with work completed outside of class hours. Consequently the
following shall be met:

1)
Students recorded as “Absent” in the first opportunity, will be required to
deliver all the assigned work of the different methodologies (not delivered in
the first opportunity) to be evaluated in the second opportunity.

2) Students
who only sit for the second opportunity (in July), will be strictly required to
do all the assigned work during the course with particular emphasis to the
lecturer supervision of all these tasks.

3)
Students who need to sit for the second opportunity and hadn´t got the minimum
mark for the supervised projects, should develop a new ´development assignment´
posed by the lecturers at the beginning of the second semester, to give
students enough time to do it and to have it supervised by their teachers. The
deadline to deliver this task will be the date of the exam of
the second opportunity. The mark of this new task will be considered instead of
the previous one obtained during the first semester for this methodology.
 

4)
Students who need to sit for the second opportunity and hadn´t got the minimum
mark for the workshop, should develop a new ´sketchpad´ posed by the lecturers
at the beginning of the second semester, to give students enough time to do it
and to have it supervised by their teachers. The deadline to deliver this task
will be the date of the exam of the second opportunity.

Class
attendance is compulsory for both methodologies workshop and supervised
projects (theoretical and practical sessions). Students who fail to attend to
the 80% to all classes will be recorded as “Absent”.  

Given
the emphasis on personalized teaching and learning in this module, students
will be strictly required to avail of the opportunities for engagement offered
by the syllabus. Students who fail to attend the weekly tutorial meetings (at
the minimum 1 hour), will be recorded as “Absent”.  



Teaching, testing and
assessment in respect of mobility programme students will be adapted to meet
any special circumstances or supervision needs these students may have.


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Complementary


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
Descriptive Geometry/630G02003
Drawing in Architecture/630G02002

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
Architectural Design 1/630G02001
Architectural Form Geometry/630G02014

Subjects that continue the syllabus
Architectural Analysis 1/630G02012
Architectural Analysis 2/630G02017

Other comments

Sería recomendable para el alumno que accede a esta asignatura que previamente, en la ESO, hubiese cursado asignaturas de representación gráfica y dibujo a mano alzada.



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