In this class, students will learn the theory and techniques of "observation," "sketching," and "drawing." These are the skills needed for design.
The design includes the actions of finding (observing) problems, devising (interpreting) solutions, and materializing (expressing). Hand-drawn sketches include these actions.
Today, sensing, modeling, and rendering technologies using digital devices have advanced and become widespread. But it is crucial to practice observing and expressing with the body in real space to master digital technology.
This lesson is an introductory lesson for beginners who want to move into some design area, and it is intended for those who have no experience in sketching or drawing. Students will learn the process and theory of observing a landscape, thinking about its form, structure, meaning, and expressing it in pictures and figures.
This class is also related to the course offered in the fall semester with the same title. Both have the same aim of observation and expression, but the faculty member in charge is different, and the viewpoints of theory and the tools are different. Taking both courses together is recommended.