This course will focus on perception and the role of the camera as a tool for editing, representation and interpretation. The class will introduce Internet site construction as a communication medium. Through the design and development of an actual site, students will use skills and techniques such as image creation, dynamic links, scripts and frames. Although the course title indicates the design and production of furniture, this is not the main objective. Emphasis on materials, structure, mechanics, integration of scale and form and strength of concept.
Lectures introduce ideas, objectives and precedents.
These parallel studio and model shop work and include technical and theoretical topics. An introduction to the use of graphics for conceiving, documenting and expressing architectural design. Introduces the graphic principles of line weight, tones, textures, shades, shadows, layout and lettering in ink and pencil. Teaches the use of tools, plan, elevation, section, axonometric and perspective drawing and model-making skills using various media. A continuation of 201, with emphasis on the design of small buildings, analysis of function, development of form and space and environmental considerations.