AC132 VISUAL TECHNOLOGY 1

What is Basic Visual Technology in Freehand?

It is the foundation of visual communication using hand, eye, and basic tools (pencil, pen, paper) to express architectural ideas.

What are the key areas of focus in Basic Visual Technology in Freehand?

Line and stroke control, form and shape representation, proportion and scale, perspective drawing, shading and tonal values, sketching architecture and environment, visual notation for ideas.

What is line weight in freehand drawing?

It refers to the thickness or darkness of a line used to show depth, hierarchy, or material.

What is the purpose of freehand drawing in architecture training?

It trains observation skills, builds hand-eye coordination, develops a visual vocabulary, and acts as a foundation before computer-aided design.

Define perspective in the context of freehand drawing.

Perspective is a technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface, including 1-point, 2-point, and 3-point perspectives.

What does foreshortening refer to in drawing?

Foreshortening is a visual effect when an object appears compressed due to its angle toward the viewer.

What are tonal values used for in freehand drawing?

Tonal values indicate lightness or darkness to create depth and highlight forms.

What is a gestural sketch?

A quick, loose drawing that captures the overall form and movement of an object or space.

What is meant by entourage in architectural sketches?

Entourage refers to human figures, furniture, vegetation, or vehicles added to architectural drawings to show scale and context.

What techniques are used for shading in freehand drawing?

Techniques include hatching, cross-hatching, and smudging to create light and shadow.