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Tuesday, October 9, 2007

IA 103 Computer-Aided Design in Interior Architecture

Faculty of Architecture, Thammasat University

Course Syllabus

Credits:

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Duration:

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Semester I: 30th May 2007 – 10th October 2007

Monday: 1.30pm. – 4.30pm.

1) Ployjan Witoonchart ( Course Coordinator)

2) Apinant Phongmethakul

Course Description:

Basic study of Computer-Aided Design systems of both hardware and software, emphasizing on development history of CAD and its applications in interior architectural practice.

Context:

This subject will give students broad ideas of CAD techniques in Interior Architectural practice. Subjects include drawing, modeling, presentation and managing information.

Contents:

This subject shows an intensive technique of using Computer-Aided Design tools in architectural practice. while subject study will be Auto CAD, 3ds MAX, Adobe Photoshop and web design applications. AutoCAD and 3D Studio MAX will be explored in-depth. Students will learn its features and explore its capacity by self-exploring while they are practicing in computer laboratory. At the end of this semester student will be able to computerize their design project.

Teaching Approach:

1. Lecture and assistance computerizing studio practice

Students will learn a fundamental knowledge of Computer-Aided Design in interior architecture. Students will gain skills and experiences from “learning by doing” method, monitoring and assisting by lecturer and teaching assistants will be available along this process.

2. Assignment

Assignments will be given constantly during a teaching and learning process, which aims to encourage student to study and practice regularly, as well as, allowing lecturer to evaluate Students’ developments.

3. Unexpected test

Unexpected tests will be poped up during the class. Tasks could be drafting, 3D modeling and presentations, which students have to finish in limited time (in class). This procedure not only aims to motivate/ monitor students’ attendance but also encourage students to be able to work efficiently

Course Objectives:

1. Knowledge and Understanding:

The student will understand the process and technique of CAD to enhance design.

2. Disciplinary/Professional Skill:

The student will be able to apply advance techniques to an architectural presentation.

3. Transferable Skills:

The student will have not only drafting skill, but also 3D modeling and management skills. Therefore, they will be able to contribute their skill and knowledge to a broader range in design industry.

Expected Class Contact:

Lectures: 15 hours

Computer Laboratory: 60 hours

Self-study: 60 hours

Total of the semester: 135 hours

Assessment:

Mini-Project and Unexpected tests 50 %

Mid-Term Project 25 %

Final Project 25 %

TOTAL 100 %

Texts:

There are plenty useful texts available in Faculty of Architecture’s Library, Thammasat Library: Rangsit and Puey Library. Followings are some examples:

The Faculty of Architecture’s Library

1) Saleh, M. (1996) Composite Drawing: Techniques for Architectural Design Presentation. Mc Graw-Hill

2) Saleh, M. (1999) Hybrid Drawing: Techniques by Contemporary Architects and Designers. John Wiley & Son, Inc

3) Anja Hartman and Uta Keil. (2004) Unusual Architectural Presentation drawings: A Collection of German Architectural Drawings. Page One Publishing Limited

4) George Omura with Scott Onstott. (2001) Mastering: Autodesk VIZ 2005. SYBEX

5) Adobe System Incorporated. (2001) Abode Premiere 6.0: Classroom in a Book

6) Alen Jefferis and Michael Jones. (2000) Auto CAD 2000 for Architecture.

References:

3ds Max7 Help and Tutorial

Adobe Photoshop CS Help and Tutorials

Adobe Illustrator CS Help and Tutorials

Adobe Premiere Help and Tutorials

AutoCAD2006 Help and Tutorial

Microsoft Office Help and Tutorials

Note:

  • Class attendance and participation are obligatory 4 absences can result in automatic failure.

  • You have to prepare and always ready for unexpected test.

  • Remember that you have only one chance to re-submit your work when it is required. However, if we discover that there are some dishonesty such as duplication other people’s work, those students will get 0 marks in that particular task automatically and no excuse is accepted

Class Schedule:

Week

Date

Lecture Topic

Lecturer

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30/05/07

06/06/07

13/06/07

20/06/07

27/06/07

21/07/07

04/07/07

11/07/07

15-22/07/07

29/08/07

05/09/07

12/09/07

19/09/07

26/09/07

03/10/07

10/10/07

Course Introduction: Computer Aided-Design in Architectural and Interior.

Understanding Raster File Formats.

Understanding 2D Vector File Formats.

Digital Interior Architecture Drawing in General.

Digital Interior Architecture Drawing in Advance.

Multimedia presentation: Presentation with mix media

Multimedia presentation: Web Design

Understanding basic computer 3D modeling concept.

MID-TERM EXAM

Basic Interior Architecture Modeling.

Advance Interior Architecture Modeling.

Basic 3D Rendering (Camera and Material and Lighting).

Advance Lighting in Interior Architecture

Animation

Post Production

FINAL EXAM

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Lecture Details and Required Readings:

Lecture 1: Course Introduction

  • Arch.TU network

      • Submitting

      • Rules and regulations

      • Introduction to Computer Aided-Design in Architectural Practice

      • Showcases

Lecture 2: Adobe Photoshop: Understanding Raster File Formats

  • Introducing Raster File Formats

  • Selecting

  • Transforming and Retouching

  • Painting

  • Applying Filters for Special Effects

  • Using Type

Readings:

Surfing the net and Finding inspiration.

Lecture 3: Adobe Illustrator: Understanding 2D Vector File Formats

  • Introducing 2D Vector File Formats

  • Drawing simple line and shapes

  • Applying Color, Fill, and Strokes

  • Using Transparency, Gradients, and Patterns

  • Adding Type to Artwork

Readings:

Surfing the net and Finding inspiration.

Lecture 4: AutoCAD 1: Digital Drawing in General

      • An overview of Auto-CAD’s user interface

      • Drawing Geometric Objects

      • Modifying Geometric Objects

      • Create and Use Blocks (Symbols)

      • Shortcut Menu & Tips

Readings: Using AutoCAD2007

Drawing tools

Shortcut Menu & Tips

Customization

Lecture 5: AutoCAD 2: Digital Drawing in Advance

      • Advance Drawing and Modifying Geometric Objects

      • Create Text

      • Create Dimensions

      • Customization

      • Plotting

Readings: Book Recommend

  • Composite Drawing: Techniques for Architectural Design Presentation

  • Hybrid Drawing: Techniques by Contemporary Architects and Designers

  • Unusual Architectural Presentation drawings: A Collection of German Architectural Drawings

Lecture 6: Multimedia presentation: Presentation with mix media

  • Using multimedia in interior architectural practice

  • Tips and tricks

  • Showcases

  • Presentation with mix media

Readings: **watching cool television programs and notices how they use media to communicate viewers/ audiences

Surfing the net

Collect different types of media for supporting design and presentation

Lecture 7: Multimedia presentation: Web Design

  • An overview of flash’s User Interface

  • Creating Graphics

  • Creating Animations

  • Symbols, Instances, & Tweening

  • ActionScript and Behaviors

  • Publishing

Lecture 8: Understanding basic computer 3D modeling concept

  • An overview of 3D Studio MAX7’s User Interface

  • Understanding Standard Primitives

  • Working with Objects

  • Introducing Extended Primitives

Readings: Using 3ds MAX7

Web Recommend

Lecture 9: Basic Interior Architecture Modeling: 3D Studio MAX 7

  • Creating Shapes with Splines

  • Modifying a Shape Using Sub-object Levels Modeling

  • Editing Splines

  • Loft Object

      • NURBS Curve

      • Editing Meshes for Complex Objects

  • FFD (Free From Deformation)

Readings: Using 3ds MAX7

Web Recommend

Lecture 10: Advance Interior Architecture Modeling: 3D Studio MAX 7

      • Spacial techniques in 3D Modeling

Readings: Material in 3D Environment

Web Recommend

Lecture 11: Basic 3D Rendering (Camera and Material and Lighting)

      • Creating Camera

      • Creating and Editing Materials

      • Understanding Bitmap Texture Maps

      • Understanding Mapping Coordinates

      • Ray Tracing Reflection and Refraction

      • Using Standard Lighting

Readings: Lighting in 3D Environment

Setting camera

Web Recommend

Lecture 12: Advance 3D Rendering

      • Using Lighting Plug-in: Vray

Readings: Lighting in 3D Environment

Lecture 13: Animation

  • Understanding Basic concept of Animation

  • Understanding Key frames

  • Creating a Quick-study Animation

  • Rendering File Output Options

Readings: Book Recommend

  • The Animation Book

DVD/Animation Recommend

  • Onedotzero – select DVD 1,2,3,4

Lecture 14: Post Production: Adobe Premier

  • An overview of Adobe Premier’s user interface

  • Setting up workspace

  • Importing Clips

  • Superimposing an image

  • Adding Transition

  • Adding Audio

  • Additional Editing Techniques

  • Exporting the movie

FINAL Exam: Final Presentation

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