Course syllabus

Digitala verktyg 2
Digital Tools 2

AADA05, 2 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board D
Date of Decision: 2013-04-19

General Information

Main field: Architecture.
Compulsory for: A1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The course aims to introduce digital tools for simple 3D sketching and modelling, in order to be able to support the design and presentation of architectural projects.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

To be formally approved - the student must demonstrate that he/she:
• Is able to describe basic features of digital tools for 3D sketching and modelling.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

To be formally approved, the student must demonstrate that he/she:

• Understands and has a capability to work with the basic methods of digital 3-D sketching, and 3-d modelling in programs such as Sketch Up.
• Is able to use 3D-modelling in order to produce presentation material for an architectural project, such as drawings, illustrations and perspectives.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

To be formally approved, the student must demonstrate that he/she:
•Is able to demonstrate a critical approach to various methods and techniques in 3D sketching and modelling.

Contents

The course introduces basic digital tools for sketching and modelling through lectures and guided exercises. Tutorials are selected to be relevant to architectural design and presentations.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG
Assessment: To be formally approved, the student must attain a passing grade in all exercises, and maintain not less than 80% attendance at tutorials and lectures

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: John Ross, john.ross@arkitektur.lth.se