Diploma in Architect Engineer

Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleDIGITAL TOOLS I
Course Unit CodeAPX211
Course Unit DetailsInt.M. Architectural Engineering (Required Courses) - BA Architecture (Required Courses) -
Number of ECTS credits allocated5
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Ability to design accurate and detailed two-dimensional drawings in digital form (CAD).
  2. Designing simple three-dimensional drawings in digital form (CAD).
  3. Be able to present their design intentions through digital drawings (CAD).
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesAPX113Co-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsClass notes
Course ContentsThrough the course, students have a first contact with computers as tools of design and representation and aims to introduce the possibilities that different software have to offer. Specifically, the course focuses in the two-dimensional design and representation through the architectural design, familiarizing students to produce architectural drawings and images and present their design ideas.
Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
    No specific textbook required
References
  • Elaine Weinmann, Peter Lourekas, Εισαγωγή στο Photoshop CS3, Κλειδάριθμος, Αθήνα, 2008
  • Peter Szalapaj, Representation of Architectural Form, Architectural Press, Oxford U.K., 2001
  • Peter Szalapaj, Contemporary Architecture and the Digital Design Process, Architectural Press, Oxford U.K., 2005
  • Periodicals: El croquis, The Architectural Review, Detail, Arch+, Wettbewerbe aktuell
Planned learning activities and teaching methodsThe taught part of the course is based both on lectures for the theoretical background and the practice inside the digital laboratory for the practical of theory. The aim of the lectures is to provide students a theoretical knowledge about the use of computers as a representation tool of their design intentions. Furthermore students are learning to use design packages for the presentations of their design proposals.

The practice is based on the operation of the digital lab through a continuous CAD software exercises and corrections in parallel and collaboration with faculty. Through the operation of the digital lab, students develop abilities to work autonomously and develop self-criticism skills, while the practical of theory is supported and promoted students creativity.
Assessment methods and criteria
Participation in class + Assignments20%
Assignments30%
Final Exam50%
Language of instructionGreek
Work placement(s)NO

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