Syllabus 2011/2012 AFOA05

Syllabus academic year 2011/2012
(Created 2011-09-01.)

APPLIED AESTHETICS, VISUAL COMMUNICATION, PART III

AFOA05

Credits: 6. Grading scale: UG. Cycle: G1 (First Cycle). Main field: Industrial Design. Language of instruction: The course might be given in English. AFOA05 overlaps following cours/es: AFO220. Compulsory for: KID2. Course coordinator: University lecturer Gunnar Sandin, gunnar.sandin@arkitektur.lth.se, Architecture. Assessment: Approved exercises. 80% attendance is demanded at lectures and exercises.

Aim

to develop the ability of visualisation and perception of the relation between space, object and light.
by emphasising communication, exercise the ability to reproduce the relation between space and light in spatial contexts.
develop the ability to work with artistic methods in the working process and using it in the demonstration of the work.
to facilitate the development of skills in sketching, drawing, painting and modelling.
to develop the ability to reflect on, and communicate, spatial situations in a cultural perspective.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

be able to use form, colour and light in practical solutions or contexts, where these have an effect upon spatial disposition.
demonstrate different kinds of representation techniques and methods regarding form representation and image making.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

be able to perform and present creative work with sketching tecniques, experimental modelling, while also applying a cultural analysis.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

be able to analyse own and others´ investigations in space in a critical way, as well as visually communicate and explain their perceptions.

Contents

Sketching technique, perspektive, exercises in form, representation and composition.
Analytical and practical modelling of spatial environments.
Performance of own projects regarding spatial and artistic installations.
The course is divided into workshops, with the starting point to experiment with form, light and space.

Each workshop starts with a lecture introducing the subjects and ends with discussions of the work.

The course will result in an exibition.

Literature
Reference literature:
De Boer, J. B., Fischer, D. Interior lighting. Kluwer, 1981, ISBN 0333 256700
Dietz, Matthias; Mönninger, Michael, 300 Lights, Leuchten, Lampes. Taschen, Köln, 1993, ISBN 38228 94508
Hjerten, R., Mattsson, I., Westholm, H. Ljus inomhus. ARKUS, 2001, ISSN 0284 7809;39