ARCHITECTURE PROJECT
Students should note that this is a sample assignment. Instructors may alter its contents, and referring to the materials given directly by the instructor will always be the most accurate.
OBJECTIVES
- Gain confidence and accuracy when representing an observed object.
- Apply knowledge of linear perspective in a refined drawing.
- Apply knowledge of light and shadow in regards to shading in a drawing.
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THE ASSIGNMENT
For this drawing you will find an interesting site like a stairwell, rotunda, or other architecture with interesting form. Good locations for this project could be the inside of the Culp Center, the Campus Library, the Rec Building, the Bell Tower, etc. This is not to be thought of as merely a line drawing, but a well-rendered & accurate depiction of space using other skills of surface treatment worked with in class. If you choose a still life, make sure the objects you choose are interesting and consider the surface your still life is on, as well as the background. “Work” the whole drawing surface.
Give yourself the ability to use perspective by making sure the subject matter / environment you draw has at least 5 -6 feet of depth. For linear perspective you can address your subject matter from either one point or two-point perspective (or both). However, if you do choice one point, at least one object in your drawing MUST be in two-point perspective.
Presentation is important and should be considered (no smudged, misplaced finger prints, “torn out of a notebook” paper edges, left tape, etc.) Be sure that your drawings are fixed as well so the quality of your drawing will not be changed as you move it around. Please also bring a newsprint sheet to cover your drawing when you turn it in.
For this drawing you will find an interesting site like a stairwell, rotunda, or other architecture with interesting form. Good locations for this project could be the inside of the Culp Center, the Campus Library, the Rec Building, the Bell Tower, etc. This is not to be thought of as merely a line drawing, but a well-rendered & accurate depiction of space using other skills of surface treatment worked with in class. If you choose a still life, make sure the objects you choose are interesting and consider the surface your still life is on, as well as the background. “Work” the whole drawing surface.
Give yourself the ability to use perspective by making sure the subject matter / environment you draw has at least 5 -6 feet of depth. For linear perspective you can address your subject matter from either one point or two-point perspective (or both). However, if you do choice one point, at least one object in your drawing MUST be in two-point perspective.
Presentation is important and should be considered (no smudged, misplaced finger prints, “torn out of a notebook” paper edges, left tape, etc.) Be sure that your drawings are fixed as well so the quality of your drawing will not be changed as you move it around. Please also bring a newsprint sheet to cover your drawing when you turn it in.
VOCABULARY
- Linear Perspective
- One-point Perspective
- Two-point Perspective
- Vanishing Point
- Horizon Line
- Atmospheric Perspective
- Depth
- Value
MATERIALS
18 x 24 inch paper, graphite pencils, Charcoal, ruler
18 x 24 inch paper, graphite pencils, Charcoal, ruler
The content and writing for this project were provided by Marie Porterfield.
