93684 - RAPPRESENTAZIONE DEL PROGETTO M

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will acquire the knowledge to analyze, break down, and represent the complexity and articulation of an architectural project using digital representation methods. The student will be able to represent the project at different scales and with different representation techniques. With the acquired knowledge, the student will be able to use drawing as a graphic language aimed at studying, analyzing, presenting, and narrating the ideation and execution process of the architectural project. They will also be able to compose boards, documents, and models according to defined criteria.

Course contents

Within the general objectives of the LABORATORY OF MODELING M.C.I. course, the aim of this course is to provide students with skills and knowledge related to the representation of architecture and the environment as a cognitive and communicative tool for the geometric, figurative, and formal structure of architectural and urban reality.

Within the course, the analytical ability and communicative effectiveness of project representation will be assessed through two case studies, which will be the subject of special in-depth work conducted in small groups by students.

The course will specifically cover:

The history of representation

Geometric representation

Architectural representation

Parametric representation

Representation based on digital surveys

Digital representation for the preparation of physical models.

Readings/Bibliography

Recommended books:

Caterina Morganti; Cristiana Bartolomei, H-BIM/L’EVOLUZIONE DI UNA METODOLOGIA DI MODELLAZIONE H-BIM/THE EVOLUTION OF A MODELLING METHODOLOGY, Roma, Aracne, 2023, pp. 248 .

Apollonio F.I., Architettura in 3D. Modelli digitali per i sistemi cognitivi, 2012, Bruno Mondadori, Milano.

Gaiani M. (a cura di), La rappresentazione riconfigurata, 2006, Edizioni POLI.design, Milano.

Docci M., Maestri D., Gaiani M., Scienza del disegno, CittàStudi, (collana Architettura), Novara, 2011

Migliari R. a cura di), Disegno come modello, Kappa, Roma, 2004

Teaching methods

The course is organized into the following:

-Cycles of traditional classroom lectures, which involve frontal theoretical teaching.

- In-class extemporaneous activities.

-A series of practical exercises aimed at developing two representation products for architectural projects.

The theoretical and methodological contents of the course will be communicated through frontal lectures and seminars, complemented by practical exercises to further explore and experiment with the topics covered in the lectures and seminars.

The course includes several activities:

1)Creation of a A0-sized board for the first case study.

2)Creation of a A0-sized board for the second case study.

3)Group work: Production of a physical model (using 3D printing, laser cutter, etc.) to be determined in agreement with the professors.

Assessment methods

To be eligible for the exam, students must have produced:

-3D digital model related to the first case study.

-3D digital model related to the second case study.

-Synthesis board, formatted as competition boards, in A0 size, for the first case study.

-Synthesis board, formatted as competition boards, in A0 size, for the second case study.

-Physical model (3D printing, laser cutter, etc.), as agreed upon with the instructor.

Failure to submit the above-mentioned works will result in the student being unable to take the assessment.

To take the exam, registration is required through the AlmaEsami platform, following the specified deadlines without exception.

Learning assessment is carried out through the presentation and discussion of the aforementioned works/products.

Evaluation is based on the student's ability to articulate and apply the expected knowledge through the language of drawing.

Teaching tools

Some educational materials and presentations will be made available to students as needed. The educational activity related to the production of physical models will utilize the Laboratorio Alma Labor

Considering the nature of the activity and the teaching methods employed, participation in this training activity requires all students to attend Modules 1, 2, and 3 of safety training in study environments [https://elearning-sicurezza.unibo.it/]. Further details about Module 3 registration will be provided by the instructor at the beginning of the course.

Office hours

See the website of Cristiana Bartolomei

See the website of Caterina Morganti