The course aims at learning the scientific foundations of representation, i.e. the study of the theory and applications of Descriptive Geometry, with particular reference to its 4 traditional methods - orthogonal projections, axonometric projection, perspective, quoted projections -, considered in the context of the history of architectural representation and as a function of subsequent teachings relating to architectural survey and project design. Additional teaching objectives include: the knowledge and ability to understand basic drawing concepts; the fundamental knowledge in the field of architectural representation; the study of shadow theory; the basics of digital drawing. In addition, the course is coordinated (residential theme) with the courses of History of Architecture 1, Architectural Composition 1, Materials and Design of Building Elements.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the representation methods, of drawing tools and techniques. Basic skills in using computer and common softwares.
Teaching Methods
The topics of Descriptive Geometry and Digital Drawing will be addressed through lectures and experimented with laboratory methodology with exercises that will be delivered to the exam. To accompany the student to the realization of the weekly exercises and the final tables will be fixed regular reviews, individual and collective, through which to verify the progress of the documents and related knowledge, skills and abilities.
Assessment Methods
At the end of the course, the students will be asked to demonstrate what they have learned during the course through graphic-theoretical exercises. The final mark will also include the evaluation of the drawings realized in progress and of the final ones - one for each projective model - in which a small building, chosen from those proposed by the lecturer, will be represented.
Texts
Migliari, R., Geometria dei modelli, Edizioni Kappa, Roma 2003. Docci, M. e Migliari, R., Scienza della rappresentazione. Fondamenti e applicazioni della geometria descrittiva, NIS, Roma 1992. Spadafora, G., Fondamenti e applicazioni di geometria descrittiva, Franco Angeli, Milano 2019. Per approfondimenti: Migliari, R., Geometria Descrittiva, 2 voll., CittàStudi, Novara 2009. Caffio G., Atlante dei borghi solitari d'Abruzzo, LetteraVentidue, Siracusa 2022. Sacchi L., L'idea di rappresentazione, Kappa, Roma 1994. Sacchi L., voce “Disegno”, Enciclopedia Italiana Treccani, Appendice 2000, Roma 1999. The texts in the bibliography will be presented, and if necessary supplemented, during the course of the semester, and information will be made available via the course's online platform (https://elearning.unich.it).
Contents
Starting from the logical tools of geometry and their historical-critical framing, they will face double orthogonal projections, central projections (perspective), axonometric projections and quoted projections. Moreover, the drawing of arches and vaults and the Theory of Shadows will also be exposed. An integrated module (20 hours taught by Prof. Alessandro Basso) will be specifically dedicated to Digital Design.
Course Language
Italian
More information
During the course the students' reception will take place after the lesson. The subdivision of new students in Groups A and B takes place by roll number: A even number, B odd number. For information and contacts giovanni.caffio@unich.it
