Course Title: INTDSN 51, Rapid Visualization I
Units: 3
Date Submitted: Feb., 1996
Updated: April, 2007
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1. Catalog Description:

   Prerequisite: INTDSN 28(43), Recommended INTDSN 64

   Basic studio course in fundamentals of quick sketching, problems and techniques. Includes an introduction to perspective and rendering practice with emphasis on sketching of proposed interior installations. Requires development of portfolio projects.

2. Required Text and References:
   • Childress, Cary. Quick Sketch Tricks For Designers. California: Childress Artworks, 2000 edition. ISBN# none

   Further reading if desired:

   • Montague, John. Basic Perspective Drawing: A Visual Approach, 3rd Edition (Paperback) John Wiley & Sons; 3 edition (July 27, 1998) ISBN-10: 0471292311
   • D'Amelio, Joseph. Perspective Drawing Handbook Dover Publications; New Ed edition (May 17, 2004) ISBN-10: 0486432084
   • Pile, John. Perspective for Interior Designers. Publisher: Watson-Guptill; Reprint edition (August 1, 1989) Language: English ISBN-10: 0823040089
   • Hanks, Kurt; Belliston, Larry; Rapid Viz, Third Edition: A New Method for the Rapid Visualitzation of Ideas (Paperback) Course Technology PTR; 3 edition (March 1, 2006) ISBN-10: 159863268X
   • Edwards, Betty. The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (Paperback) HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; 3Rev Ed edition (November 5, 2001) ISBN-10: 0007116454
3. Course Objectives:

   Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

   1. Sketch free-hand w/o the use of time consuming tools.
   2. Convert orthographic drawings of objects (furniture) int 3D perspective sketches.
   3. Convert orthographic drawings of floor plans into perspective interior sketches.
   4. Approach complex design problems systematically.
   5. Be proficient in setting up and manipulating a 1PT, and 2PT measured perspective drawing.
   6. "Build" drawings when no supporting information exists.
   7. Draw from "sight".
   8. "Cheat": a perspective using photography and tracing tricks.
   9. Manipulate surface textures and materials, i.e. reflections ,wood grain, glass, metal, plastic, soft and hard surfaces; with the use of different medias, such as markers, colored pencils, pastels, & ink.
   10. Present their work in the appropriate, professional, quick-sketch format.
4. Student Learning Outcome(s):

   The student will:

   1. Using various media, students will produce 3D Orthographic drawings of furniture and convert these into perspective views.
   2. Students will use perspective and other rapid visualization techniques to solve complex interior design problems, and then present their solutions on sets of clearly organized, graphically unified presentation boards.
5. Methods of Presentation:
   
   • Lecture
   • Demonstration
   • Critiques
   • Slide presentations
   • Guest lecturers
   • Lab work
6. Course Content:
   

   Percentage of Term / Topic

       
   • 10%   Free-hand sketching without the use of tools.
   • 10%   Converting between orthographic views and perspective.
   • 10%   Development of interior perspectives from floor plans using orthographic projection techniques.
   • 10%   How to systematically approach complex design problems.
   • 10%   Creating 1PT, and 2PT measured perspective drawings.
   • 10%   Developing perspective drawings from scratch.
   • 10%   Drawing perspectives from the world around us.
   • 10%   How to develop perspectives using photography and tracing.
   • 10%   Manipulation of surface textures and materials, i.e. reflections ,wood grain, glass, metal, plastic, soft and hard surfaces; with the use of different medias, such as markers, colored pencils, pastels, & ink
   • 10%   How to present work in an appropriate, quick-sketch format.
   • 100% Total
7. Methods of Evaluation:
   

   (Actual point distribution will vary from instructor to instructor but approximate values are shown.)

   Topic / Percentage

   • Projects: Approximately 14 weekly projects, each worth 50 points (approx. one third of the class grade, 700 pts). Each 5 points is a letter grade (10% increments). Projects are to be taped to a matt or foam board 11" X 14" or 16" X 20" (just "taped", not "mounted" or "matted").
   • Measured Perspective Assignments.: Approximately 14 weekly assignments, each worth 50 points (approx. one third of the class grade, 700 pts). Each 5 points is a letter grade (10% increments). Assignments are to be on 18" X 24" paper.
   • Sketches: Three sketches per week at 15 pts each. (3 X 15 = 45 pts per week, X 14 weeks = 630 pts; this is approx. one third of class grade.) Each 1.5 pts is a letter grade (10% increments). Sketches are handed in on 8 1/2" X 11" paper in a folder with your name on it. Time per sketch is to be no less than 10 min. and no more than 20 min. Subjects will be assigned and/or free choice.
   • Grades are determined on a percentage basis:
   • Grading:
   • A = 91% to 100%
   • B = 81% to 90%
   • C = 71% to 80%
   • D = 61% to 70%
   • F = Below 60%