Course syllabus

Avancerad skissteknik
Advanced Sketching

IDEA56, 3 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2012/13
Decided by: Education Board 3
Date of Decision: 2012-04-13

General Information

Main field: Industrial Design.
Compulsory for: KID2
Language of instruction: The course might be given in English

Aim

To be introduced to basic theory on perception of 3D space in 2D representation(perspective drawing).

To be introduced to( dubbel) 2D freehand sketching techniques and materials used in the design profession for the development and illustration of concepts and designs.

 Practice different sketch/ renderings techniques.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Be able to accurately construct basic geometrics forms in perspective.
Understand how to construct cast shadows of basic geometric forms.
Understand how to use foreshortening techniques and be able to draw a symmetrical form in perspective.
Understand how to render matt planar surface, matt cylinders, cones and spheres.
Demonstrate some ability in how to effectively render different materials and textures. 

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Demonstrate ability to apply perspective freehand drawing techniques using the relevant materials.
Demonstrate some ability to sketch in a dynamic way.

 

Contents

The course consists of a series of lectures and workshops with exercises, demonstrations and group critics to evaluate progress.
Following topics will be covered:
- 1 point perspective
- 2 point perspective
- Ellipses
- Foreshortening
- Freehand drawing techniques
- Establishing a perspective view
- Section drawing
- Drawing symmetrical forms
- Tools and Materials
- Shading matt planar surface, cylinders, cones and spheres
- Casting shadows
- Reflected light
- Lighting strategies
- Material indication
- Composition.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: 80 % attendance required. The assessment is based on the documentation of the individual assignments.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: IDEA55

Reading list

• Perspective Made Easy, av Ernest R Norling ,Paperback. www.bnpublishing.com. USA. 200711. (9789563100167).
• Basic Perspective Drawing, av John Montague, Paperback. John Wiley And Sons Ltd. Sverige. 2004. (9780471472742).
• Perspektiv: grunderna, av Ray Smith, Richters, 91-7707-097-5.
• Sketching av Koos Eissen, Roselien Steur, inbunden. Stiebner Verlag GmbH. Tyskland. 200810. (9783830713630).
• Techniques of Scott Robertson: No. 1 - Basic Perspective Form Drawing, av Scott Robertson, HÄFTAD (Paperback). The Gnomon Workshop, Engelska, 2006-08-01.
• How to Render Matte Surfaces: v. 1 - Shading Planar Surfaces av Scott Robertson, HÄFTAD (Paperback). The Gnomon Workshop, Engelska, 2006-08-01.
• How to Render Matte Surfaces: v. 2 - Shading Round Geometric Surfaces av Scott Robertson, HÄFTAD (Paperback). The Gnomon Workshop, Engelska, 2006-08-01.
• Skissteknik Av Niklas Andersson, Umeå Universitet.
• Perspektivlära Av Niklas Andersson, Umeå Universitet.
• Design Sketching, Erik och Klara Sjölén Softcover ISBN: 978-91-976807-0-7.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Charlotte Sjödell, Charlotte.Sjodell@design.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.ide.lth.se
Further information: The course consists of lectures, individual and group critics to evaluate progress and home assignments.