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Course details
Course code: IAS10046o17
Semester: 2017/2018 winter
Name: Engineering Graphics with ArchiCAD Elements
Major: Landscape Architecture
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 3
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. arch. Jerzy Potyrała, dr inż. Łukasz Pardela
Language of instruction: Polish / English
The course in English will be available if a minimum of 6 students sign up for a group. If less than 6 students sign up for the group, the course will be available in Polish with the possibility of individual support in English. Contact person: dr inż. Łukasz Pardela

Learning outcomes: Knowledge of basics of perspective drawing, proportion, composition of drawing and sculpture sapce projection. Knowledge of basic rules of building design and most common used technologies. Basic knowledge of techniques of visualization of ideas and design of landscape architecture. Preparation of simplify design documentation according to formal requirements and presentation In both, drawing and technical description. Collecting information accordingly to design aim from basic sources.

Competences: Awareness of role of communications with client both, individual and corporate.

Prerequisites: Descriptive geometry, hand drawing, computer technology

Course content: Student needs to prepare the drawing documentation based on the delivered conceptual design for double floor single family house with a habitable attic. Drawings must be prepared using traditional techniques (drawing ink and paper) or the CAD application and includes; ground and attic plan, section drawing of a house, 2 facades, perspective view (hand drawing). The scale is 1:50. Ability of accurate use of weights of drawing lines to present the representation of the object and to prepare a correct engineering drawings regarding to architectural standards. Components of the architectural drawing; floor plans, vertical sections, facades and visualization hand drawing. Creating dimensions and annotations, sections, plans in terms of the scale and detailing. Graphic representation of the components of architectural drawing (interior furnishing, windows, doors, ventilation facilities etc.) Staircase drawing and construction including; length total raise and a formula for a "perfect interior stairs". Components of the design of the plot (earthworks construction e.g. escarpments, terrain stairs hard surfaces and the greenery. Drawing the facades of the architectural objects with special to wall texture, shading and coloration.

Recommended literature: 1. ISO standards for building industry. 2. Polish/European Building Codes. 3. Detailing for Landscape Architects. Aesthetics, Function, Constructability, R.,R. Ryan, E. Allen, P. Rand, 2011. - complementary/optional: 1. Dictionary of Landscape Architecture and Construction, A.,J. Christensen, 2005. 2. Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture, Ch., W. Harris, N., T., Dines, 1988.

Assessment methods: Written examination Grading students drawings Consultations during the classes and project delivery.

Comment: Students use their own devices in the classroom and English version of AutoCAD software (Students version avaible on-line free of charge).