INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING
ARC 30305
Lecturers: Noorul Iffa Mohd Nayan, Ann See Peng, Indrani Vanniasingham.
This module is one of the core modules for FNBE students. It is to help us to familiarize the basic representation of the built and natural environment through drawings. It also introduces students to different techniques of drawing and encourages them to explore different methods of drawing. Students will understand and use drawings to communicate in the construction industry.
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ASSIGNMENT 1A - OBSERVATIONAL DRAWINGS
In a group of 5, we need to produce observational drawings of a fruit.
Each group was given different fruits.
My group was given a capsicum.
We need to produce a total of 5 drawings, which are :
1 TOP VIEW
2 ELEVATIONS
2 SECTIONS
2 sets of drawings were required to produce by the end of the day. One is sketching by pencil and one is to outline by felt tip pen.
We were to draw each drawing on A4 paper, combine it and paste it on 2 A1 mounting boards with proper labeling.
REFLECTION : Doing this assignment during the tutorial class period was a bit rush, but it was good to finish it in class. We get to work with each other and learn. I learned to extract the details of an object and draw it in 2D. I also get to share experience and knowledge on drawing with my team
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I learned to observe and extract the detail from an object to a drawing. I get to practice to draw a sectional view of an object which will be useful in my studies and even in life.
ASSIGNMENT 1B - BASIC ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWING
This assignment is also a group work. We need to choose one furniture around the campus and draw it.
We need to produce :
1 TOP VIEW
3 SIDE VIEWS AT DIFFERENT ANGLES
1 IMAGINARY SECTION
The drawings need to use appropriate scale.
The furniture we chose was a high chair in the admission office. We used scale 1:5 for this drawing.
Once finish drawing, we labeled the dimension and title, paste it on an A2 board.
REFLECTION : Through this assignment, I understand the steps to produce orthographic drawings and how to convert it to scale.
Understand better the technique of orthographic drawing. Get to practice what I learned in lecture class.
ASSIGNMENT 2 - DRAWING BASIC SPACE
Individually, we need to produce drawings including furniture, lighting, fans, air conditioning of an assigned space.
We were required to produce:
1 FLOOR PLAN
2 ELEVATIONS
1 SECTION
I was assigned to the Student Life Centre (SLC) Career Lounge. As a group, we went to measure all the furniture and space of the space.
In the end, we need to compose all drawings as an A3 booklet with proper front and back cover and spring bind it.
REFLECTION : This assignment makes me understand more on drawing the details of a space. I had learnt so much from my tutor.
Learn and understand orthographic drawing techniques, including architectural lettering, drawing symbols, annotations, dimensions and line weight.
FINAL ASSIGNMENT - ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWINGS OF A TINY HOUSE PROJECT
A basic layout was given for us to propose a single storey house project.
The tiny house should consist of basic spaces such as living room, dining room, bedroom, and bathroom.
Balcony or patio can be added without changing the layout of the house.
We need to plan the arrangement of spaces and furniture. We were asked to refer to the IKEA catalogue for the dimensions of furniture. Scale for the drawings is 1:50 while the scale for detail drawing varies, depends on the furniture.
We should produce these drawings on 2 A2 papers in the end :
1 FLOOR PLAN
1 FRONT ELEVATION
3 SECTIONAL ELEVATIONS
1 DETAIL DRAWING
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I proposed one for each space and a balcony for my tiny house project. For my detail drawing, I chose to draw a dressing table.
REFLECTION : Through this assignment, I realize that I still need to improve more on my workmanship.
But it's a great experience doing this project. It was something new for me to experience. I learned a lot from lecturers and my coursemates too through this module.
Understand line weight techniques, dimensions, annotations and drawing symbols. Practice things that was taught throughout lecture class of the semester.
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING
Overall, I think this module is great. I have a better understanding of how professional orthographic drawings should look like now.
In my opinion, this is a much easier module of this semester I would say.
Honestly, there are some of the drawings that I did not do well. I'm sure that I will improve with more practice.