Portfolio Intensive: Architecture

Description

Portfolio Intensive: Architecture 3 days/week

Course Objective

Students will develop an architecture portfolio while learning architectural drawing techniques, perspective, materials, colors, concept development, and project presentation methods commonly used in architecture schools and portfolio applications.

Module 1

Introduction to Architecture & Mood Board Creation * What architecture is and different architectural fields * How architects communicate ideas visually * Portfolio requirements for architecture programs * Research and inspiration gathering * Creating a mood board

Module 2

Urban Architecture Sketching Fundamentals * Architectural observation skills * Basic sketching techniques * Line quality and composition * Understanding urban forms and streetscapes

Module 3

One-Point Perspective Drawing * Horizon line * Vanishing point * Perspective construction * Depth and spatial understanding

Module 4

Materials & Color Rendering Techniques * Architectural material representation * Texture rendering * Color theory for architecture * Media exploration

Module 5

Two-Point Perspective Drawing * Two-point perspective principles * Exterior building visualization * Complex forms and corners * Realistic architectural depth

Module 6

Architectural Concept Development * From concept to design * Space planning basics * Form generation * Diagram creation

Module 7

Architectural Presentation Techniques * Architectural plans * Elevations and facades * Sketch presentation * Layout composition

Module 8

Final Architecture Portfolio Project * project presentation * Portfolio layout and storytelling * Visual hierarchy