Duration
20h Th, 20h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in architecture | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Patricia Gardier, Laure Giletti, N..., N...
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Description
The "Graphic Synthesis - Advanced Topics" course builds upon the previous units: "Communication and Construction: Basic Principles" (Q1), "Advanced Principles" (Q2), "Image and Digital" (Q3), "Territory 2 - Territorial Analysis" (Q4), and "Digital for Architecture" (Q5).
Objective
The "Graphic Synthesis - Advanced Topics" course aims to:
- Understand the various forms and media used by architects to communicate architectural messages to different stakeholders;
- Critically evaluate communication (both literary and graphical on the web) related to architectural projects.
Content
1. Communication: Basic principles and communication models;
2. Semiotics of the Image: Typologies, signs, semiotic square, image (functions and analysis), signifier/signified, indices/icons/symbols;
3. Architecture Theory: Critique of architecture, writing about architecture?;
4. Digital: Basic principles for creating an online portfolio/professional website, image editing software.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Part 1 - Link to the Competency Framework
The learning outcomes of this unit enable students to partially develop the following competency:
- Interaction with all stakeholders
- Activating professional practices appropriate to societal issues. a. Develop a reflective approach to their activities. b. Share experiences and reflections within networks related to their practice.
- Communicating the state of research Master verbal, written, and graphical languages as tools for sharing ideas.
By the end of the unit, students will be able to:
1.Establish the structural and identity foundations of their architectural portfolio/professional website.
2. Integrate written disciplinary language and graphical language complementarily and logically to create an online communication strategy suitable for a broad audience, related to an architectural reference and two of their architectural projects.
2.1 Identify among all foundational elements of an architectural project, contextual presentation components and two key elements of the design.
2.2 Translate the identified elements into a written, critical, and reasoned disciplinary language.
2.3 Communicate the identified elements graphically.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The "Graphic Synthesis - Advanced Topics" course directly applies the knowledge gained from the following units: "Communication and Construction: Basic Principles" (Q1), "Advanced Principles" (Q2), "Image and Digital" (Q3), "Territory 2 - Territorial Analysis" (Q4), and "Digital for Architecture" (Q5).
- Digital: Software such as AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit;
- Graphic Communication and Construction: All techniques learned across the 5 units.
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods
For each session, students are required to bring their laptops to complete ongoing tasks during the session and for end-of-day assignments.
Students who do not have a personal laptop should inform the instructors to find the most suitable solution.
The computer lab is available to students every afternoon.
The "Graphic Synthesis - Advanced Topics" course is structured around four main types of educational activities:
I. Theoretical lectures in large groups, sometimes following a flipped classroom model;
II. Workshops where students will be guided step-by-step in completing the expected outputs;
III. Individual or group work done autonomously.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
All notes and course materials, as well as the readings organized by topic, are available on eCampus.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
- Remote
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Continuous assessment
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
- Remote
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Continuous assessment
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
- Remote
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Continuous assessment
Further information:
Modalities
The portfolio must be complete by the first Monday of the June session, no later than 6 p.m.
It should include factual elements on the different components of the course, namely:
1. Structure and graphic identity of the portfolio
2. Architectural reference tab: 1 project presented (graphic and literary communication) = 1 general presentation + 2 key elements of the project presented
3. Personal projects tab: 2 projects presented (graphic and literary communication) = for each project, 1 general presentation + 2 key elements of the project presented
Criteria
All evaluation criteria will be available on eCampus before the start of the semester.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The student will stay informed about session times and deadlines through emails, announcements, and information on eCampus.
They should pay particular attention to the schedules related to the different groups.
For each session, the student must bring their laptop to complete ongoing tasks during the session and for end-of-day assignments.
Students who do not have a personal laptop should inform the instructors to find the most suitable solution.
The computer lab is available to students every afternoon.
Contacts
Coordination pédagogique : Patricia Gardier
Activités en présentiel :
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- Martin Collignon
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