Maricopa Community Colleges  DFT221   19946-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  04/26/94
DFT221      19946-20015 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Architectural Sketching and Rendering
Two and three dimensional drawing with shades/shadows, landscape, hardscape, finishes, human figures, and architectural entourage in pencil and ink media. Prerequisites: DFT121 or equivalent.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DFT221   19946-20015 Architectural Sketching and Rendering
1. Render various construction, landscape, and entourage materials using pencil and/or pen. (I)
2. Render a presentation plan, section, elevation(s), and site plan using pencil and/or pen. (II)
3. Construct and render pictorial (3D) drawings using pencil and/or pen. (III)
4. Demonstrate knowledge of two and three dimensional "quick-sketch" strategies. (IV)
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DFT221   19946-20015 Architectural Sketching and Rendering
    I. Introduction
        A. Tones and textures of architectural materials (pencil/pen)
        B. Methods/media
        C. Architectural entourage (plants, people, autos, accessories)
        D. Light, shade, and shadow
        E. Formats/labels/titles
      II. Two-dimensional rendering (pencil/pen)
          A. Floor plan
          B. Sections
          C. Exterior elevations
          D. Site plan
        III. Three-dimensional rendering (pencil/pen)
            A. Axonometric projection
            B. Interior one-point perspective
            C. Exterior two-point perspective
            D. Light, shade, and shadow
          IV. Quick-sketching (pencil/pen)
              A. Sketching in two dimensions
              B. Sketching in three dimensions
              C. Relating sizes and locations of elements
              D. Line weight and contrast
              E. Character
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