Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Materials and Methods / Story Telling in Architecture


(Wentworth)
ARCH235 - MATERIALS AND METHODS I (4-0-4)
A lecture-based survey on materials and methods of construction as they relate to structural design. The course provides an overview of contemporary building technology and theory. State-of-the-art technology is introduced through the use of high quality contemporary case studies. Prerequisite: ARCH165 Survey of Architecture II and ARCH175 Design Principles II. Corequisite: ARCH245 Architecture Design and Technology I.
ARCH245 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY I (0-12-6)
A studio-based design course that explores the issues presented in ARCH238 Materials and Methods I lectures in a series of design problems of increasing complexity and length, and through discussions in weekly seminars. Prerequisite: ARCH165 Survey of Architecture II, ARCH175 Design Principles II. Corequisite: ARCH235 Materials and Methods I and HUMN150 Art and Theory. Please refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this course.
ARCH335 - MATERIALS AND METHODS II (4-0-4)
A lecture-based survey on materials and methods of construction as they relate to systems design. The course provides an overview of contemporary building technology and theory. State-of-the-art technology and sustainability are introduced through the use of high quality contemporary case studies. Prerequisite: ARCH245 Architecture Design and Technology I and ARCH235 Materials and Methods I. Corequisite: ARCH345 Architecture Design and Technology II.
(BAC)
MATERIALS & METHODS I: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND DRAWING
In this introductory course, students develop an understanding of basic construction materials and assemblies, including foundations, walls, roofs, doors and windows, water protection, and finishes. Through a series of drafting exercises coordinated with the technical matter being presented, students will learn the basics of hard-line technical drawing.

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- These courses all focus on materials and methods concerning construction however I think that It would be beneficial for designers to understand new materials and methods in the realm of graphic design or fine arts to create innovative work that can branch across many platforms. It would also provide a opportunity to understand technical practices, terminology and writing skills not native to the "realm" of graphic design. 

Story telling used in architecture to teach biblical stories to those who may be otherwise illiterate.  

story telling on the notre dame cathedral. 

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Lorenzo Ghiberti "gates of paradise" - story telling.

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