| CODE | TET1012 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Graphical Communication Techniques | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Technology and Entrepreneurship Education | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This unit provides the learner with the necessary techniques to observe and sketch a combination of organic and geometric shapes and forms, to record what already exists and/or to design changes within a product. Based on the knowledge and skills attained through observation drawings, the learner will be able to sketch and draw from imagination - an ability that is vital for the generation of ideas throughout the design process. Sketches and drawings are used to guide the development of an idea from the conceptual stage to the formulation of a proposal, expressed by means of technical graphics, and finally to its constructed reality. Study-Unit Aims: 1. To aid the learner in developing sharp observational skills; 2. To facilitate the externalization of visual thought about designing products, initially through technical freehand sketching and eventually through technical draughting techniques which include pictorial drawings and ortographic projections. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Draw from observation in order to sharpen observation skills and visualization ability; - Sketch and draw technical drawings from imagination; - Produce technical drawings according to conventional standards. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Given a number/variety of arrangements of geometric solids, mechanical components and wooden models set up in a controlled environment, the learner will be able to: 鈥� Observe, understand and draw proportionate freehand sketches of basic geometric shapes and forms; 鈥� Identify and annotate positive and negative shapes created by the objects and spaces; 鈥� Recognize and draw the skeleton structures and the basic geometric forms noticed in machine parts, mechanisms, machined objects, assembled objects and wooden mannequins; 鈥� Understand and represent graphically the correct relationship and proportions between the components being observed; 鈥� Capture and draw different basic poses and arrangements of wooden mannequins; 鈥� Observe and draw the light and shade on geometric forms and the shadows they cast by using hatching, crosshatching, scribbling and stippling techniques; 鈥� Create texture to represent different materials; 鈥� Use colours skillfully to improve presentation, identify materials and draw attention; 鈥� Explore and experiment with various drawing media to select the most suitable one to produce and render particular sketches. - In a laboratory environment equipped with work benches, basic tools and draughting facilities, the learner will be able to: 鈥� Build clay models to simulate cast machine components; 鈥� Section these models to explore the interior details of the components; 鈥� Build cardboard/plywood models of mechanisms and physically trace the locus of moving parts; 鈥� Build cardboard/plywood room and furniture models to explore and document, by drawing, annotating and by photographic means, the rules of single-point, two-point and multiple-point perspective; 鈥� Translate physical 3D models into 2D and 3D technical drawings. - In a room with drawing facilities or an on-site environment the learner will be able to: 鈥� Draw simple pictorial sketches by using the crating method; 鈥� Use freehand sketching as a tool to generate and explain ideas; 鈥� Sketch machine components and products from different viewpoints (mental rotation); 鈥� Sketch and draw well-proportioned and technically sound exploded and assembled views of simple machines and tools; 鈥� Sketch and draw estimated single, two and multi-point perspective views of products, room interiors and simple architectural plans; 鈥� Sketch stick figures to represent different poses and situations convincingly; 鈥� Develop stick figures into pictogrammatic figures to describe a situation or action; 鈥� Draw stylized figures to represent data and information (infographics); 鈥� Combine stylized figures with technical drawings to facilitate the understanding of the geometric forms and to explain certain concepts; 鈥� Use stick figures and cartoon style characters to illustrate situations and concepts. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - ATTINGER, B. & KOCHACKIS, R. 2014. Stick Sketch School: Mastering the Art of the Stick Figure, Race Point Publishing. - EISSEN, K. & STEUR, R. 2009. Sketching: Drawing Techniques for Product Designers, BIS Publishers. - ROSS, D. H. 2015. Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators: Mastering the Art of Drawing from Memory, Watson-Guptill. - SJ脰L脡N, K. & MACDONALD, A. 2011. Learning Curves: An Inspiring Guide to Improve Your Design Sketch Skills, Keeos Design Books. Supplementary Readings: - LEAKE, J. M. & BORGERSON, J. L. 2013. Engineering Design Graphics; Sketching, Modelling and Visualization, 2d ed., John Wiley and Sons. - MOORE-RUSSO, D., VIGLIETTI, J. M., CHIU, M. M. & BATEMAN, S. M. 2013. Teachers' spatial literacy as visualization, reasoning, and communication. Teaching and Teacher Education, 29, 97-109. - TROUTNER, J. 2010. Infographics Defined. Teacher Librarian, 38, 44. - LIPTON, R. 2002. 福利在线免费 Graphics and Visual Clues: Communicating 福利在线免费 through Graphic design, Rockport Publishers. - SHIH, R. H. 2013. AutoCAD 2013 Tutorial - Second Level: 3D Modelling. Available: http://www.sdcpublications.com/pdfsample/978-1-58503-717-9-3.pdf [Accessed 21st July 2015]. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study & Tutorial | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Michael Mallia |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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