Visual Presentation Skills
Visuella tekniker

TFRD05, 7.5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2026/27
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED A
Date of Decision: 2025-12-01

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

To practice the skill of sketching, drawing, painting, line drawing and modeling, in order to, through these and other means of expression, be able to reflect on the subject in relation to spatial conditions.

develop a deepened understanding of the expressions of visual communication, and the role of sensory experience in the interpretation of them.

To train the reflection of society's material culture.

Getting familiar with color theory and color techniques.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• With the support of the supervisor use analog tools for fundamental visual analysis.
• Be able to present different representation techniques, methods and materials for shape and color reproduction.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to use traditional and experimental presentation techniques in association with graphic design.
• be able to reproduce color, light and spatial situations through various visual means.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to identify basic qualities in his or her own work.

Contents

Sketching techniques, perspective, exercises in form representation and composition.

Analytical work on a certain object and studies of how a neutral spatial context is affected by lighting.

Exercises in 3-dimensional composition and graphic performance.

Experimental exercises about the relationship between object and place.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment:

Fulfilled assignments. 80% attendance at lectures and exercises.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0111. Name: Visual Presentation Skills.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).

Admission

Admission requirements:

• General entry requirements

Reading list

• No obligatory literature.
• Ades, D: Photomontage. Thames & Hudson, 1990.
• Laseau, Paul: Freehand Sketching. W.W. Norton, 2004.
• Nilsson, K G: Färglära. Bonnier Fakta, 1982.
• Albers, Josef, 1888-1976: Albers färglära : om färgers inverkan på varandra. Stockholm : Forum, 1982, ISBN: 9137078607.
• Vedfelt, Ole: Omedveten intelligens : vi vet mer än vi tror. Stockholm : Natur och kultur, 2001, ISBN: 9127084485.

Contact

Course coordinator: Niklas Nihlén, Niklas.Nihlen@arkitektur.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.abm.lth.se/english/

Further information

The course has a clear practical and experimental nature. Each exercise begins with a lecture that provides the theoretical background and presents related examples. Any optional study trips or study visits are to be paid for by the student.

If fewer than twelve students register, the course may be cancelled.